This tutorial is for how to make a lightning bot / sensor with Wemos D1 Mini (ESP8266), DFRobots' AS3935 and Blynk.
AS3935
The AS3935 is a lightning sensor IC. It can sense lightning that is from cloud to ground, or cloud to cloud, up to 40km (25 miles) away, in increments of 1km (0.6 miles) using a 500khz antenna. DFRobot created the breakout with everything needed on it, so there is no need for external parts to have the lightning sensor work. For more info, take a look at the data sheet. It can be bought on amazon or DFRobot.
Connections
There are only two parts, so the connections are nice and simple :).
D1-Mini - AS3935
- - GND
+ - 5V
IRQ - D3 (GPIO0)
D - D2 (GPIO4)
C - D1 (GPIO5)
Blynk
Blynk Setup uses only a few widgets. Three value displays and a terminal. You can also add a superchart to keep track of lightning strikes.
First, create a new project and add a device named "Lightning" (or whatever you like :) ).
Next, add widgets.
All the widget's settings are shown below:
Here is the complete Blynk setup:
Code Description
The entire code description can be found on the Hackster tutorial found here:
https://www.hackster.io/k-gray/lightning-bot-sensor-ab723c
How to Use It
After uploading this code to your ESP8266, Blynk terminal should have information on it. To change a setting, type the setting you would like to change, into terminal. Then you will get a response asking for additional information for the setting you have chosen. Send the specified value, and the setting is changed! If the value you sent is not within the specified range, you will not get a response.
Menu options and what they do:
Wrapping Up
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