Aurora Monitor V2

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Prepare yourself for Solar Maximum as the chances of witnessing the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights, are escalating worldwide. Although seeing auroras is typically challenging due to a lack of accurate location-specific information and other factors such as light pollution and clouds, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy this natural phenomenon if you're at the right place and time. Even those living near the equator occasionally get to see it! To enhance your chances of witnessing an aurora, I've developed a technology that alerts you 30-60 minutes in advance with an RGB LED based on your location's data. The auroral color of the LED indicates the storm strength, and accuracy is approximately 95%. A Liquid Crystal Display provides further details, including the expected time for the Aurora sighting, and tweets can also be sent to share information. Assembling this aurora monitor requires only basic soldering skills, network setup, and Arduino expertise. The list of required components includes an Arduino with Wi-Fi or Ethernet capabilities, a 10mm RGB common anode LED, resistors, a 10K Trimpot, a 0.1uF capacitor, a push button switch, an HD44780 compatible LED backlit 16x2 LCD, and miscellaneous items such as header pins, wire, heat shrink or tape. For more detailed instructions and the source code, visit the provided links. So get ready to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Aurora Borealis with the help of this advanced technology!