Pocket Photodiode Geiger Counter

Pocket Photodiode Geiger Counter Kit

Experience Level: Intermediate

A DIY geiger counter that uses a PIN photodiode as a substitute for an expensive Geiger-Mueller tube. It detects alpha and beta radiation particles. The circuit is soldered onto a small protoboard and everything is placed in an aluminum enclosure. Copper tubing and a piece of aluminum foil is used to help filter out noise and RF interference.

Required Tools:

• Soldering iron and solder
• Aluminum foil
• Electrical tape
• Drill
• Step drill bit
• Hand tools
• Jumper wiring
• 3 CR1620 coin-cell batteries, or any coin-cell batteries to add up to 9V
• 2 pieces of 1/2" diameter x 2"L copper tubing available at Home Depot

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