Leaf is designed as an open source vario for paragliding. The vision: a device small enough to mount anywhere (riser, harness strap), but capable of even the most advanced features... and of course, an extremely affordable price tag compared to alternatives.
See more here: www.leafvario.com
However, because Leaf is small, portable, battery-powered, and packed full of sensors and computational power, it also can be a great development platform for other uses besides paragliding. The PCB was designed with flexibility and expansion in mind.
Platform, Processor, and Communication:
- ESP32 Processor w/8MB Flash (ESP32-S3-FN8 / ESP32-S3-MINI-1 module)
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- (Optional) LoRa SX1262 Long-Range comms module w/IPEX antenna
Onboard Sensors:
- Precision Barometric Pressure
- Ambient Temperature and Humidity
- GPS (WAAS/SBAS capable and multi-constellation support)
- 9DOF Inertial Measurement (Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass)
Additional Features:
- Piezo Speaker and Driver
- 5-way Joystick Switch
- Lipo Battery Charger
- SD card slot
- Additional I2C and SPI connectors and pins
- IO extender for even more expansion
- Check out the GitHub Repo
- Visit the website www.leafvario.com
- Find us on Discord
- Email us!
- Follow us on Instagram
- Coming soon: some how-to videos on YouTube
We'll continue updating documentation, firmware, and hardware as we go. Stay tuned!
