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New Sensor I Found

[EDIT] In this thread, there may be broken links as time goes on. The purpose of the posts is to give members ideas to build on and be a repository for other people to add to as well. Happy building! Oh, let me add that I have no affliation to any seller or company. Always check out your suppliers before handing over your hard earned cash.

Well its new to me. I can see it now. "Dave, there seems to be an approaching storm. It's time to stop our soccer game and get inside":D eBay Link, Datasheet Link


Franklin Lightning Sensor provides early warning indication of lightning storm activity within a 40km range

  • Provides distance estimation to the head of the storm
  • Detects both cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud (cloud-to-cloud) ashes
  • Intelligent algorithm provides for false disturber rejection
  • Programmable detection levels enable threshold setting for optimal con gurability
  • SPI and I2C interface is used for control and register reading
  • Automatic antenna tuning
  • Supply voltage range 2.4 to 5.5V
  • Power-down, listening and active mode

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Here is another one for motion detection for up to 20 meters. eek Microwave Doppler Radar Motion Sensor

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Datasheet is here: http://www.apollounion.com/en/down.asp?filename=Upload/DownFiles/HB100.pdf

Edit: see post #6 for better one.

UPDATE: Here is another lightning detector that popped up. eBay Link


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In the olden days, we used to put a small pocket am radio and tune if off the channel. When lightning was around, we it would sound off. That was our lightning sensor. How much does that thing cost?

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I think thats the principle behind it. An intelligent receiver that can differentiate between cloud to cloud and ground to cloud lightning strikes. eBay says it's $26 plus shipping but I just posted it because I like looking to new things.

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It's cheaper than I thought it would be. Can't say I'd have a use for it just yet but it's a sensor, they all come in handy:)

The motion detector may be useful though!

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I sent off for one of those motion detectors to test it out. Since it's microwave I thought it may shoot through the robot plastic housing. Albeit at reduced range for sure. That way it will keep a smooth exterior look.

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Update on that doppler sensor. It would equire additional circuitry to make function. After a little digging I found the same sensor as a complete item.

parallax item#32213 doppler sensor

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Details:

.Operation frequency of 10.525 GHz .Able to detect motion through walls and windows .More immune to false triggers than passive infrared motion sensors .Active-high enable pin with internal pull-up resistor .Power supply requirements: regulated 5 VDC, 8 mA .Communication: High (3.9 V) / low (0 V) signal oscillates with motion .Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.75 x 0.75 in (46 x 45 x 19 mm) .Operating temp range: +32 to +131 °F (0 to +55 °C)

Im all about simplicity. :} Update: It seems the comparator board only allows for detection from 8-30 feet. Im not sure there is an application for bots this at that range.:D

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Simple is better till you get your feet under you and understand how to do stuff. That is why I like the Parallax ping they only use one port for signal and return.