Enhiker is a compact, 3D-printed device designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts in making informed decisions about their environment. Powered by Unihiker from DFRobot, it integrates environmental and GNSS sensors to assess real-time weather conditions and location data. Enhiker provides users with a clear recommendation on whether it’s safe to set up camp or continue outdoor activities based on health and safety parameters.
The device features a touchscreen display that shows a comprehensive set of weather and environmental metrics, including Current date and time in UTC, Temperature, Humidity, Ultraviolet Intensity, Luminous Intensity, Atmospheric Pressure, Elevation, Latitude & Longitude, Altitude, Heat Index, Satellites. When connected to WiFi, Enhiker accesses additional data from openweathermap API, displaying: Air Quality, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Sunrise & Sunset, Cloud Coverage.
Beyond its weather-monitoring capabilities, Enhiker functions as an emergency power bank and can be recharged via solar panel, making it an essential tool for any outdoor adventure. Additionally, it logs all collected data with timestamps and location coordinates into a CSV file, making it valuable for meteorological and agricultural research.
Enhiker is a versatile and reliable companion for anyone exploring the great outdoors, ensuring safety and preparedness in any environment.
The project may cost about $150
Components:
1x Unihiker
1x GNSS GPS BeiDou Receiver Module
1x 2 Cell 18650 Battery Holder
2x Type-C L-Shaped Male to Female Extension Cable
Check out how to build this project from DF Robot