user20454: I am currently trying to learn how to use my MQ 7 CO Standalone to read CO in the air around the sensor. Currently Im using this circuit using my Arduino Uno. I get results of 900-1000. Here's a Fritzing Schematic on my setup. 
Currently this is the code I am using on the arduino:
[code]
int mqx_analogPin = A0; // connected to the output pin of MQ-X

void setup(){
  Serial.begin(9600); // open serial at 9600 bps
}

void loop()
{
  // give ample warmup time for readings to stabilize

  int mqx_value = analogRead(mqx_analogPin);
  Serial.println(mqx_value);

  delay(100); //Just here to slow down the output.
}

I'm following the setup from this Instructables: 
http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Detector/?ALLSTEPS
However his readings are around 150-200ppm outside. I'm unsure how to reach these values since im following basically everything from the guide. Does anyone any experience with a MQ7 sensor? 
I've been reading I need to preheat the sensor but I can't find any circuit that clearly shows how to preheat an MQ7 sensor or find any code for the arduino. 

user70230: Yes, it is not easy, lot of details to MQ-7 is here: http://www.arduinohobby.euweb.cz/  in the section "Analysator CO"

user30547: Using of this sensor is a bit more complicated than that. You must cycle through 60 seconds of heating and 90 seconds of measurement cycles, during heating you need to provide 5V on its heater pins, during measurement you need to provide 1.4V, so you'll need transistor or some other PWM-controlled current limiter (Arduino pin can't provide enough current for sensor heating).
I've tried to explain all details and calibration process here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-CO-Monitor-Using-MQ-7-Sensor/

20454: <p>I am currently trying to learn how to use my MQ 7 CO Standalone to read CO in the air around the sensor. Currently Im using this circuit using my Arduino Uno. I get results of 900-1000. Here's a Fritzing Schematic on my setup. <a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/gPi7c.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/gPi7c.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>Currently this is the code I am using on the arduino:</p>

<p>[code]</p>

<pre><code>int mqx_analogPin = A0; // connected to the output pin of MQ-X

void setup(){
  Serial.begin(9600); // open serial at 9600 bps
}

void loop()
{
  // give ample warmup time for readings to stabilize

  int mqx_value = analogRead(mqx_analogPin);
  Serial.println(mqx_value);

  delay(100); //Just here to slow down the output.
}
</code></pre>

<p>I'm following the setup from this Instructables: 
<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Detector/?ALLSTEPS" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Detector/?ALLSTEPS</a></p>

<p>However his readings are around 150-200ppm outside. I'm unsure how to reach these values since im following basically everything from the guide. Does anyone any experience with a MQ7 sensor? </p>

<p>I've been reading I need to preheat the sensor but I can't find any circuit that clearly shows how to preheat an MQ7 sensor or find any code for the arduino. </p>
 70230: <p>Yes, it is not easy, lot of details to MQ-7 is here: <a href="http://www.arduinohobby.euweb.cz/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.arduinohobby.euweb.cz/</a>  in the section &quot;Analysator CO&quot;</p>
 30547: <p>Using of this sensor is a bit more complicated than that. You must cycle through 60 seconds of heating and 90 seconds of measurement cycles, during heating you need to provide 5V on its heater pins, during measurement you need to provide 1.4V, so you'll need transistor or some other PWM-controlled current limiter (Arduino pin can't provide enough current for sensor heating).
I've tried to explain all details and calibration process here: <a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-CO-Monitor-Using-MQ-7-Sensor/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-CO-Monitor-Using-MQ-7-Sensor/</a></p>
