For the electronics hobbyists among us... would this be useful in an RV as secondary/backup?
Spankfun 4x4 mm AS3935 Lightning Sensor IC board for 24.95 (need to pair with cheap MCU)
https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/9/2/1/AS3935_Datasheet_EN_v2.pdf"]AS3935 DataSheet
Features:
Programming is really simple - the hardwired, distance estimation algo simply issues an interrupt on the IRQ pin. Use a connected MCU to provide UI (text on MCU LCD, lights, sounds, etc). SparkFun has ardunio code on GitHub and detailed instructions.
Interference @ 500KHz (may be difficult to shield detector from)
The board is designed for use in diy weather stations.
Spankfun 4x4 mm AS3935 Lightning Sensor IC board for 24.95 (need to pair with cheap MCU)
https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/9/2/1/AS3935_Datasheet_EN_v2.pdf"]AS3935 DataSheet
Features:
- 40km radius range w/accuracy of 1km in 15 steps
- Programmable detection levels/thresholds
- Distance to storm estimation (edge of storm, not lightning event)
- IC-embedded false event rejection algorithm
- SPI programming interface
- Supply Voltage: 2.4V - 5.5V (internal IC voltage regulator)
- Auto IC calibration
- Passive detection of cloud-to-cloud as well as cloud-to-ground
- Built-in antenna (500KHz Resonant Frequency)
Programming is really simple - the hardwired, distance estimation algo simply issues an interrupt on the IRQ pin. Use a connected MCU to provide UI (text on MCU LCD, lights, sounds, etc). SparkFun has ardunio code on GitHub and detailed instructions.
Interference @ 500KHz (may be difficult to shield detector from)
- Inductor DC to DC converters absent mumetal shielding on the converters
- smart phone and smatch watch displays (when display is active)
The board is designed for use in diy weather stations.