Stay Ahead of Lightning: Arduino Uno Storm Distance Alert Kit with AS3935

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

When storm clouds gather, knowing how far away the lightning is can be a life‑saving advantage. This kit puts you in control: you’ll build a compact monitor that reads data from a dedicated AS3935 thunderstorm sensor, instantly classifying a strike’s distance up to 40 km and sounding an alert on the OLED display. Whether you’re tracking the monsoon for a school weather station or prototyping a personal safety device, every part you need arrives in one box, ready to solder-free on a breadboard.

What You’ll Build

Your finished project will detect real lightning strokes and display the distance in kilometres, the estimated storm category (from “disturbance” to “severe”), and a cumulative strike counter. The DS3231 real‑time clock logs each event with a timestamp, so you can review storm activity later. An OLED screen shows live data, and the system can be expanded to trigger an external buzzer or LED warning when a storm creeps inside the 40 km danger zone.

What You’ll Learn

• Configure and calibrate an AS3935 lightning sensor over SPI to recognise genuine strikes while rejecting man‑made noise
• Integrate a DS3231 RTC to log events with precise day‑hour‑minute timestamps, even without an internet connection
• Display real‑time sensor readings and strike history on a 0.96‑inch OLED using the Arduino U8g2 library
• Design a portable, battery‑operated monitoring circuit that consumes minimal power for outdoor use

Kit Contents

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Who This Kit Is For

This intermediate-level kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11–12 students working on physics or computer science investigatory projects that require environmental data logging. B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates can use it to demonstrate embedded sensor interfacing in their mini‑projects or as a proof‑of‑concept for the Smart India Hackathon. ATL tinkering labs and weather hobby clubs will also find it a compelling introduction to storm tracking without needing any soldering.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.