„Blitzsimulator“ lightning / thunderstorm simulator

[ramfred]

Hey guys,

Testing a lightning detector / thunderstorm detector?
Simulate lightning by radio?

Some time ago I introduced you to the Blitz-O-shield thunderstorm detector for the Arduino UNO.

Lightning detection with TA7642 on a shield

Since I was a young child, I was interested by thunderstorms and there lightnings. I would be great to know, if a thunderstorm come up. But how, to arrange this? So I begin to studying the web for informations and facts about that material. After many hours, i developed a mobile device. The PotzBlitz. But many people wrote me, that the device has a disadvantage. I used a PIC controller. So i start to develop a new device, based on a arduino shield. The Blitz-o-shield was born. [Arduin…

During development, there was always the problem that when a thunderstorm was needed, there was none nearby.
But how can I simulate lightning?

The "lightning simulator" lightning / thunderstorm simulator was developed precisely for this purpose.

It generates a radio wave which is perceived as lightning by the thunderstorm and lightning detectors.
With a transistor and a coil, which is discharged abruptly, a magnetic wave (spark) is generated which is similar to that of lightning.
The µController used is a PIC12F1572 in a DIP8 package.

The range is up to 10cm.

Is the firmware closed source?
NO !
The current source files can be found in the appendix.
The firmware was created in MikroC and Mikrobasic and can therefore be customised at any time.

Detailed assembly instructions can be found in our (GERMAN) blog.

"Blitzsimulator" Blitz / Gewittersimulator - Ramser Elektrotechnik

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FredRam

[dougp]

Maybe an unshielded automotive ignition wire? Lawnmower?

[ramfred]

Yes, this will also work.