SparkFun AS3935 Lightning Detector
SparkFun AS3935 Lightning Detector detects lightning up to 40km away with an accuracy of 1km. This lightning detector features a sensitive antenna tuned to identify lightning events in the 500kHz band. The AS3935 reliably filters false positives by default. This SparkFun lightning detector can also be configured using the lightning detector library to increase the robustness to noise and false positives.
Features
- 40km range with an accuracy of 1km in 14 steps
- Programmable detection levels
- Distance to storm estimation
- Disturber (false event) rejection algorithm
- Indoor and outdoor settings
- SPI interface
- 2.4V to 5.5V operating supply voltage
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Published: 2019-08-26
| Updated: 2023-08-04