RAfA (Rain Alarm for Astrophotography)
Hardware device
Started on September 2023, ongoing development.
Techno used: Arduino, ESP32, C++, LoRA, KiCad, 3D Printing.
RAfA (Rain Alarm for Astrophotography) is a plug-and-play system designed for amateur astronomers. It allows them to leave their astrophotography equipment running outside overnight, knowing that they will be notified in case of any unexpected rain.
More to come soon!
Iām hosting a series of blog posts about the project:
Rain Alarm for Astrophotography proto 1 - Rain Sensor
27 August 2023 astrophotography DIY electronics
Rain Alarm for Astrophotography proto 2 - Wireless Communication
24 October 2023 astrophotography DIY electronics
Rain Alarm for Astrophotography proto 3 - Siren Alarm
01 December 2023 astrophotography DIY electronics