SparkFun Lightning Detector - AS3935
Austria Microsystems AS3935 Franklin lightning sensor breakout detecting lightning strikes and estimating distance over I2C or SPI.
Pinout
One grouped source record is expanded into separate logical pads where unambiguous; physical placement is not implied.
- VCCheaderType · Power
- GNDheaderType · Ground
- SDASCL or MOSIMISOSCKCSbreakout headerType · I2C, SPI, Signal
- IRQheaderType · Signal
| Pin | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| VCC | header | Power |
| GND | header | Ground |
| SDASCL or MOSIMISOSCKCS | breakout header | I2C, SPI, Signal |
| IRQ | header | Signal |
One grouped source record is expanded into separate logical pads where unambiguous; physical placement is not implied.
Pin details
4 connections- VCCheaderPower
- GNDheaderGround
- SDASCL or MOSIMISOSCKCSbreakout headerI2C, SPI, Signal
- IRQheaderSignal
Start wiring
Single data line · Analog · I2C · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout
Confirm the data interface matches your host board.
Module pins: VCC, GND, SDA / SCL or MOSI/MISO/SCK/CS, IRQ. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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