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You could probably automate cutting the power with a relay switch also connected to the pi. Just scrape weather data, and if you expect the storm, trigger the s
by valent1ne 7y ago
You could probably automate cutting the power with a relay switch also connected to the pi. Just scrape weather data, and if you expect the storm, trigger the switch.
- amingilani 7y agoI'm actually more concerned about lightning strikes hitting the antenna, frying the Pi, traveling down the Ethernet cable and frying my router. I'm still a ham in training but I've been told that it's best practice to disconnect the antenna and isolate it from your setup. Some hams as far as placing their connectors in glass jars. I don't want to use a relay on the antenna cable because 1) it'll pick up RF interference, and 2) if a direct strike hits it, there'll be enough energy to jump the gap in the relay anyways. I might figure out a more permanent solid-state solution in the future though. Like I said, still learning :)
- wrycoder 7y agoGround the antenna.
- amingilani 7y agoThat is easier said than done, unfortunately. I live in a developing country. My house does home have a home grinding rod.