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New Feature – Geiger Counter

Posted on October 10, 2012October 10, 2012 The Engineer

Here’s something new, an internet connected Geiger counter! The graph in the sidebar is updated once every 60 seconds, and can be clicked on for a larger version. Measurements are in Counts Per Minute, the graph logs 1 hour of data.   The counter itself is a Sparkfun Geiger counter, with the

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Kidde Smoke Alarm

Posted on February 18, 2011February 10, 2011 The Engineer

Old type ionization smoke alarm. Top of the device with the test button & sounder. Bottom of the device. Battery compartment in centre. Internals of the smoke alarm. Main component visible is the Ionization chamber. Piezo sounder on inside of the top. Inside the Ionization Chamber. 1µCi Americium-241 alpha particle

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