DFRobot Gravity Lightning Distance Sensor - I2C Interface, 40km Range
The DFRobot Gravity Lightning Distance Sensor integrates the ams OSRAM AS3935 Franklin IC with a dedicated Coilcraft antenna to detect lightning strikes up to 40km away. It provides distance, intensity, and frequency data via a Gravity I2C interface, making it compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other 3.3V/5V microcontrollers for advanced environmental monitoring and early warning systems.
Features
- Detects lightning strikes within a 40km radius with a resolution of 1-4km.
- Measures lightning intensity with 21-bit resolution (0–16,777,201 range).
- Integrates ams OSRAM AS3935 Franklin IC and Coilcraft MA5532-AE antenna for reliable performance.
- Features an embedded algorithm to reject interference from man-made electrical noise.
- Provides a configurable I2C address (0x01, 0x02, or 0x03) and interrupt (IRQ) output.
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The Gravity Lightning Distance Sensor is a specialized environmental monitoring module designed for precise detection and analysis of lightning activity. It utilizes the ams OSRAM AS3935 Franklin lightning sensor IC paired with a tuned Coilcraft MA5532-AE antenna to capture electromagnetic signatures generated by lightning discharges. The sensor processes this data to estimate strike distance in 15 discrete steps up to 40km and quantifies intensity with high 21-bit resolution.
Engineered for stability, the module incorporates a sophisticated disturber rejection algorithm to filter out common electrical interference from appliances and motors, ensuring reliable readings both indoors and outdoors. Communication is handled via a standard Gravity I2C interface, which operates at logic levels from 0V to VCC (3.3V–5.5V), simplifying integration with popular development platforms. An interrupt pin (IRQ) provides immediate notification upon lightning detection, enabling real-time triggering for photography or safety systems.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.013 kg |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 2.2 cm |
