SwitchDoc Labs WeatherSense Manuel utilisateur
Version 1.1 March 2021
WeatherSense
Solar Powered Lightning Detector
WeatherProofing Manual
March 2021
Version 1.1
Version 1.1 March 2021
Table of Contents
Cautions when building and using WeatherSense Sensors ............................................................................... 2
Errata ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
What is The WeatherSense Solar Powered Lightning Detector Sensor? ........................................................ 6
Before You Build Your WeatherSense Lightning ............................................................................................. 7
Step by Step Assembly and Parts List ................................................................................................................ 8
What are we doing here? .................................................................................................................................. 8
Parts List ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Parts you need to buy separately from the kit .............................................................................................. 13
What else do you need for Assembly and Weatherproofing? ..................................................................... 14
How to select a LiPo Battery .......................................................................................................................... 14
Step by Step Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Initial Testing ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Testing WeatherSense Lightning ...................................................................................................................... 25
What does the JSON from the WeatherSense Lightning Sensor mean? ................................................... 27
Final WeatherProofing ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Cautions when building and using WeatherSense Sensors
1) Keep all water away from the electronics and power supply at all times!
2) This is not a toy! Keep it out of reach of young children and pets.
3) SwitchDoc Labs assumes no liabilities in the use of this kit, beyond the refund of the purchase price.
Errata
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What is The WeatherSense Solar Powered Lightning Detector Sensor?
Easy to build. Easy to learn about the IOT (Internet Of Things) and the Raspberry Pi.
The heart of the new WeatherSense Sensors is the our new 433MHz MiniProPlus CPU board in working in
conjunction with the AS3935 Lightning Detector Sensor.
The WeatherSense Lightning Detector kit is so simple that even middle school children can build it with just
a little adult help for configuration and installation.
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Full Open Source Arduino IDE compatible C Software that you can Modify and the open source Python3
software for the Raspberry Pi.
We provide the Python3 software (for the Raspberry Pi) and C for the WeatherSense Lightning Detector. All
open source with the kit. The Pure Python software can be modified to add new sensors, support new cloud
software and connect up to your own projects and software.
Before You Build Your WeatherSense Lightning
You should build and test your WeatherSense Lightning system as BEFORE you put it in the optional 3D
Printed case. The WeatherSense Air Quality Assembly and Test manual will tell you how to do that. Get it
working first, then put it in the case. Believe us, it is always easier to debug the system before you close it up
in the case! All manuals are available on the WeatherSense Lightning Product page on shop.switchdoc.com.
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Step by Step Assembly and Parts List
Cautions: Keep your static charge to a minimum during your assembly and operation. Touch metal before
handling parts. Avoid shuffling your feet. Before starting assembly, layout all the parts above and familiarize
yourself with the various parts.
What are we doing here?
We are assembling and weatherproof the WeatherSense Lightning System.
In this manual, we are going to assemble the WeatherSense Lightning system and test all the functions.
Parts List
Part A
SwitchDoc Labs Grove Mini Pro Plus
Part B
Short USB A to Micro USB
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Part C
433MHz Transmitter with Antenna
Part D
ThunderBoard AS3935 Lightning
Detector
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Part E
330mA 6V Solar Panel
Part F
SunAirPlus2 Solar Power Data Collector
and Controller
Part G
3.7V LiPo Battery (Not included)
Part H
One (1) 20cm Grove Cables
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Part I
Box Bottom
Part J
Box Top
Part K
Air Quality Housing (Not used)
Part L
Optional Power Box Plug
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Part M
Box Plug
Part N
Joiner
Part O
Bent Joiner
Part P
Saucer Lightning Housing Top
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Parts you need to buy separately from the kit
• 3.7V LiPo Battery
• Raspberry Pi
Part Q
Saucer Lightning Housing Bottom
Part R
Solar Bracket
Part S
One (1) 50cm Grove Cable
Autres manuels pour WeatherSense
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