Kevin_RSD
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« on: February 12, 2005, 06:25:33 PM » |
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Hello,
I'am from Holland in europe and i want to build a simple lightning detector.
But i have no idea what good is and what components,
Do u have any idea to build a easy lightning detector?
greetz from the netherlands
Kevin
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NorCal Dan
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2005, 08:05:14 PM » |
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Here's something I found on the internet that might help. http://www.stormwise.com/vlf1574easyld.htm |
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2005, 08:07:55 PM » |
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you could get a 1 wire lightning counter, and use that with weather display....from www.hobbyboards.comand interface to the pc either with a 1 wire adpator or a labjack.com device (USB) (I have this setup myself) |
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Kevin_RSD
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2005, 08:09:56 PM » |
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Hello,
mayby i can add you at my msn if you want to help me building it... that counter sounds great!
kevin
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Kevin_RSD
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2005, 08:14:50 PM » |
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sorry but that last link from hobby boards doesnt work  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2005, 08:25:19 PM » |
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sorry but that last link from hobby boards doesnt work I would suggest assembled unless you like soldering. |
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Kevin_RSD
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2005, 08:28:59 PM » |
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Soldering is no problem, but where what is the total price for the components ?
And somebody told my that a ant on the roof catch the strike and destruct my house? or is that not possible?
Kevin
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2005, 08:30:36 PM » |
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Soldering is no problem, but where what is the total price for the components ? "Kit" includes the board and components. And somebody told my that a ant on the roof catch the strike and destruct my house? or is that not possible?
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Kevin_RSD
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2005, 08:33:10 PM » |
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i mean the lightning strike gets into the antenne on the roof?
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2005, 08:46:41 PM » |
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You don't need to put a lightning detector antenna on the roof. If you have a non-metallic roof you could mount it in the loft space and it would work just as well. Even if you did mount it on the roof it's no more dangerous than having a TV/radio antenna or satellite dish on the roof. Whilst it's possible to get a lightning strike direct onto an antenna it's quite rare for this to happen. Most of the houses in my town (40-50000 houses) have at least a TV antenna, but I've only ever heard of one fire caused by a lightning strike (which blew the TV up). I once had some computer components destroyed by a nearby lightning strike, but in that case the surge came down the (overhead) phone line.
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Kevin_RSD
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2005, 08:54:43 PM » |
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Oke thats cool, this is what i need: 3pin screw term block 5mm or 3,5mm DS2423 4N37opto isolator 2N3904 NPN transistor NE-2 neon bulb Ferrite bead 1N5817 0,01 MFD ceramic 15K 1/4 W 100K 1/4 W 1MEG 1/4 W 430 1/4 W 9v Battery Strap im gonne take a look if they sell these components at www.conrad.comAnd the antenne puts in the 3pins connector? And what kind of material can i make the antenne? Kevin |
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2005, 10:27:35 AM » |
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I found a Lightning Detector do-it-yourself Website ...don't know if it's in direct correlation to the kit you're interested in... But it seems simple enough to make. Might even make a go at it myself. Website has excellent pics & diagrams. Probably give you and others ideas in making one. Link Below: Basic Stamp Lightning Activity Monitor http://homepage.mac.com/tbitson/weather/bslam/index.html |
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« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2005, 10:46:57 AM » |
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yes, that one is the design you can get from www.hobbyboards.comand it works with WD as a lightning counter, interface to WD with either a 1 wire comport adaptor of even via a www.labjack.com |
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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2005, 08:05:22 PM » |
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This url should be www.hobby-boards.comAnd the antenne puts in the 3pins connector?
No those are for the 1-wire (data and data ground) and earth wire. You must have a good connection to an earthing ground stake. And what kind of material can i make the antenne?
I used about 6 or 8 copper wire strands about 40 cm long in my design, but a single wire should work just as well. It solders to a point at the top of the PCB. Others have a used a radio telephone type antenna with good results. |
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Cheers, Colin. Dallas 1-wire v3.0, Lightning, Humidity, Rain, Solar, Pressure, Temp sensors.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2005, 09:39:31 PM » |
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How do these Boards interface with the PC ? With a Serial cable?
What does WD display once data is coming in from the lightning detector?
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