AnyShake Explorer is now live on Crowd Supply! This open-source, next-generation seismic monitoring system is officially available for crowdfunding.
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AnyShake Explorer is a professional-grade, fully open-source seismic monitoring platform built for researchers, engineers, educators, and enthusiasts. It combines high-sensitivity velocity geophones with a 32-bit precision ADC to capture ultra-low-noise seismic data in real time.
Designed with versatility in mind, AnyShake Explorer transmits data via RS-232/RS-485 serial interfaces to its companion software, AnyShake Observer, for real-time visualization, storage, and analysis. It supports simultaneous sampling of 3-axis geophones and accelerometers, and features advanced capabilities like GNSS/NTP time synchronization, OLED display, and digital inclinometer.
Whether you're monitoring earthquake activity, conducting structural health assessments, or exploring educational experiments, AnyShake Explorer provides a flexible, hackable, and field-ready solution that brings high-resolution seismology within everyoneβs reach.
- π§ 32-bit Precision ADC β ultra-low noise data capture for professional geophones
- ποΈ Simultaneous 3-axis geophone + 3-axis accelerometer sampling β full 6-channel motion capture
- π Multiple serial interfaces β 2Γ RS-232 and 1Γ RS-485 for flexible deployment
- βοΈ Flexible baud & sample rates β supports up to 460,800 bps and 250 SPS
- πΊ Built-in OLED display β live status readout without a PC
- π§ Digital inclinometer β ensures precise leveling during installation
- β±οΈ Time sync via GNSS or NTP β millisecond-level accuracy
- π Checksum-based data integrity β reliable transmission over noisy links
- β‘ Low power operation β only ~0.6W at 9β12V DC, perfect for remote use
- π₯οΈ Cross-platform companion software β live streaming, waveform analysis, and export
- π οΈ Fully open-source β hardware schematics, firmware, and desktop software available
- Seismology & Earthquake Research: High-fidelity data for scientific analysis
- Citizen Science: Deployable anywhere, contributes to global monitoring networks
- Structural Health Monitoring: Track stress on bridges, buildings, etc.
- STEM Education: Real-time data for hands-on earthquake demos
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Geophones | 3x 4.5 Hz velocity sensors |
| Frequency Response | 0.5 β 27β―Hz (with proper gain and filtering) |
| Accelerometer | 3-axis, 16-bit (Β±2g) |
| ADC | 32-bit differential |
| Sampling Modes | Accel-only, Geo-only, Accel+Geo |
| Sample Rate | 50 / 100 / 200 / 250 SPS |
| Baud Rate | 57,600 to 460,800 bps |
| Interfaces | 2x RS-232, 1x RS-485 |
| Time Sync | GNSS & NTP support |
| Display | 0.96" OLED |
| Tilt Sensor | Digital inclinometer |
| Power | 9β12V DC @ ~50 mA |
| Software | AnyShake Observer (open-source) |
| Data Export | MiniSEED, SAC, TXT, WAV |
| Networking | HTTP Web, SeedLink, TCP raw stream |
| Feature | AnyShake Explorer | Raspberry Shake 1D | Raspberry Shake 4D | Raspberry Shake 3D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Source Hardware | β | β | β | β |
| Open-Source Software | β | Partial | Partial | Partial |
| Geophone Channels | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Accelerometer | 3-axis | β | 3-axis | β |
| ADC Resolution | 32-bit | 24-bit | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Sampling Rate | 50β250 SPS | 100 SPS | 100 SPS | 100 SPS |
| Power Usage | ~0.6W | ~2.2W | ~2.2W | ~2.2W |
| Customizability | β | β | β | β |
- Hardware: Schematics, PCB layout, BOM
- Firmware: MCU code (PlatformIO)
- Software: Cross-platform visualization & analysis
- Docs: Quick start and configuration guides
This project is maintained by SensePlex Limited, a UK-based company dedicated to developing open-source hardware and software.
This project is dual-licensed:
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Open Source License (AGPLv3):
You may use, modify, and redistribute this project under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0. This license requires that any derivative works also be released under the same license. -
Commercial License:
If you intend to use this project in closed-source, commercial, or proprietary applications, please contact us at anyshake@senseplex.net to obtain a commercial license.