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by Rebelgecko 1149 days ago
Seconding this recommendation. I was surprised how easy and cheap it was to order my own tweaked PCBs. Airgradient has also done a lot of testing to determine which components work well and what their different failure modes are.

Depending on how many you build at a time, you can source all the parts for maybe $40-$60. Assembly is straightforward as long as you're comfortable with through-hole soldering (and if not, this is a great chance to learn). The design is also modular enough that it's easy to skip on things like the thermometer or particulate matter sensor if you're so inclined.