SparkFun Qwiic AS3935 Lightning Detector Hookup Guide

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This tutorial covers concepts or technologies that are no longer current. It's still here for you to read and enjoy, but may not be as useful as our newest tutorials.

View the updated tutorial: SparkFun AS3935 Lightning Detector Hookup Guide (v20)

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Contributors: Elias The Sparkiest

Resources and Going Further

For more on the AS3935, check out the links below:

Need some other weather sensing parts for your project? Check out some of the ones listed below.

SparkFun Pressure Sensor Breakout - MS5803-14BA

SEN-12909
$80.50

Weather Meters

SEN-08942
Retired

SparkFun Weather Shield

DEV-13956
Retired

SparkFun Environmental Combo Breakout - CCS811/BME280 (Qwiic)

SEN-14348
Retired

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Or check out this related blog post with the AS3935's SPI bus.