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ARDUINO Software and Serial-USB connection information:ON the cd you will find the FTDI driver and Arduino program version 1. Install both and restart your mac.Copy the Geiger Sketch folder to the same folder as your Arduino program is and remember where that is ashat will be where you go to save your sketch everytime you make a change to it. There will also be a Libraryolder that will also need to be in the same folder. Just remember that the folder has to be the same exactame as the sketch name is. And also within Arduino, you will have to go to preferences and show Arduino

where your default sketch folder is.

ARDUINO SETTINGS:. Open Arduino. Open the saved sketch .ino file, connect your Geiger counter to the USB with power switch off.. Verify the file by clicking the little check mark icon.. Click TOOLS, and Select Board type as Arduino UNO, and select serial port as the top tty choice.

. Click Serial Monitor (top right looking glass icon). Set Baud rate to 9600 and you should see the CPM, uSvnd geiger counter voltage data coming up once per minute.

For more info go to website under Software section on the DIY geiger counter website. Or go to Arduino.cc

Safecast SUGGESTED SETTINGS: (You will probably have to play with it to get it just right- and I used touse Geiger Bot, but it seems that Safecast is more stable and works everytime.)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safecast/id571167450?mt=8

RAD OSX free data logging for macs: (although you can use the included 3.5mm male to male 3 conduc-or to 3 conductor audio cable from the multiport to your PC or Macs MIC input, it works best with theFTDI/TTL USB cable below)http://www.blackcatsystems.com/GM/download.html

GEIGER GRAPH FOR PC NETWORKS:http://www.imagesco.com/geiger/geiger-graph.htmlcost is around $60. Usethe Optional FTDI3.5mm to USB cable) This is a PC only software. To purchasehe optional cable go to:www.mouser.com, and do a search for: FTDI/TTL-232R-3V3-AJ

HARDWARE. DIY Geiger counter kit V3.0 by Brohogan

http://www.sites.google.com/site/diygeigercounter/. LND 712 Geiger Muller Tube. Power System by Tenergy and Pololu (please charge the batteries fully before first use)

A. You can power the Geiger in a couple different ways1. With internal nimh batteries2. With USB cable plugged into data port on RIGHT side of geiger then plugged into:

a. Computer or laptop USB

b. 5V USB Wall charger block (not included)c. Standard 5v USB Cigarette adapter (not included)d. To power and operate the unit this way make sure POWER SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION

- Its ok to have switch the on for a little while, but DAMAGE MIGHT OCCUR if left this wayfor long periods- best bet is NOT to do this.

e. For long usage of geiger counter (constant on for long periods) the preferred way to power itwould be to use the USB cable plugged in r ight FTDI port and power OFF.

POWER and OTHER SYSTEM ITEMS:A. (2) Tenergy Nimh AA battery - 1.2v 2600mAhhttp://www.batteryjunction.com/1po20aaba.html Full recharge in 3-7 hours, provides approximately 25-40 hour constant use of geiger counter Remove the batteries by unscrewing the battery compartment plate. Place in charger and charge.B. Pololu Step Up/Step Down Voltage Regulator S7V7F5http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2119

C. Sparkfun 5V FTDI Basic Breakouthttps://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716

Select options Select Geiger Counter Select LND712 CS137 Adjust Conversion

factor to your tube:

123 for LND712

175 for SBM-20

360 for LND7317

Select I/O Settings

Auto Adjust OFF

(you may need to play

with this setting)

RMS Window 1

Delay Window 30

Volume Thresh 20000

Ultrafast Rates ON

http://www.blackcatsystems.com/GM/download.htmlhttp://www.blackcatsystems.com/GM/download.htmlhttp://www.blackcatsystems.com/GM/download.htmlhttp://www.imagesco.com/geiger/geiger-graph.htmlhttp://www.imagesco.com/geiger/geiger-graph.htmlhttp://www.mouser.com/http://www.mouser.com/http://www.mouser.com/http://www.mouser.com/http://www.batteryjunction.com/1po20aaba.htmlhttp://www.batteryjunction.com/1po20aaba.htmlhttp://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2119http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2119https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716http://www.blackcatsystems.com/GM/download.htmlhttp://www.imagesco.com/geiger/geiger-graph.htmlhttp://www.mouser.com/http://www.batteryjunction.com/1po20aaba.htmlhttp://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2119https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716

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ND-712 GEIGER MULLER TUBE

nstalled inside the handmade custom mini probe is a END WINDOW LND 712 which senses Alpha, Beta and Gamma. The tube is secured

ide the aluminum tube with a rubber gasket and foam wrapping. Inside the tube is the specified anode resistor for the tube 10M ohm. It is th

wired to a BNC connector. You can attach the probe to your unit with either the mini BNC baton connector, or the 2 foot cable. Or any other B

able you might want to purchase yourself. One thing to know is that the longer the cable, the less sensitive the unit/tube will be.

http://www.lndinc.com/products/711/

ENCLOSURE

Hammond 1553 Enclosure, Dimensions: 147mm X 89mm X 24mm

http://www.hammondmfg.com/1553.htm

REPAIRS:will be more than happy to do any maintenance or calibration, if you need at no charge except shipping.

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

n your package you will find: Geiger Counter, Probe with LND712, 2 foot BNC cable, mini BNC baton connector, Lead Pig w/ Samples,

3) Cables: Geiger bot 3 to 4 conductor, Audio 3 to 3 conductor, Mini USB to standard USB2, CD with software and documents, Manual, stick

nd extra faceplate label. LND Manufacturer warranty for 712 tube.

http://www.lndinc.com/products/711/http://www.hammondmfg.com/1553.htmhttp://www.hammondmfg.com/1553.htmhttp://www.lndinc.com/products/711/http://www.hammondmfg.com/1553.htm

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atomic.daveRADIATION DETECTOR

POWERLIGHT

LND712

ARBELOSPROBE

LND 712

EVENTALARM

ALPHA

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1553DBKBAT

1553DGYBAT

1593MS100(Silver)

1593MS100BK(Black)

1593ATS50(Pkg50)

1593ATS100(Pkg100)

1599CLIP(Black)

1599CLIPGY(Grey)

NOTE

EnclosuremoldedfromGPABS(UL94-HB)plastic.

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ottomcover,frontplasticpanel,

batterydoor,batteryspringclips,9Vadapterand4coverscrews.

PARTNU

MBERS

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closure

ACCESS

ORIES

BlackEnclosure/GreyOver-mold

GreyEnclosure/GreyOver-mold

CoverScrews(Pkg100)

[#4x5/8"self-tappingovalhead(15.9mm)]

P.C.BoardScrews

[#4x1/4"self-tapping(6.4mm)]

BeltorPocketClip

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B B

Top

View

ofAssem

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[5.145]

(InlayLength)

147.24

[5.797]

FrontPanel

19.50

[.768]

(InnerBoxHeight)

6.00

[.236]

P

(TopandBottom

AssemBossP)

5.00

[.197]

P

4.50

[.177]

25.00

[.984]

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(InlayD

epth)

BottomCover

FrontPanel

BottomCover

80.98

[3.188]

(InnerBoxW

idth

atCenter)

.46

[.018]

(PCBdistfrom

endpanel)

68.93

[2.714]

(InnerBoxWidth

atEnd)

3.6

6

[.14

4]

(PCBdistfrom

innerwall)

59.95

[2.360]

140.24

[5.521

]

(InnerBoxL

ength)

88.97

[3.503] 6

7.32

[2.650]

73.67

[2.900]

46.04

[1.812]

11.49

[.452]

30.14

[1.187

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45.89

[1.807]

62.75

[2.470]

5.46

[.215]

22.03

[.867]

10.28

R3.4

2

[.135

]

P3.20

[.126]

(P.C.Board)

P.C.BoardAligned

onPCBBosses

P.C.

Board

(NotSupplied

)

P.C.

Board

(NotSupplied)

106

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[4.2

05]

69.68

[2.743]

(InlayWidth)

EnclosurescanbeFactoryModifie

d(Milling,Drilling,Printingetc.)

SolidmodelsofthisenclosureavailableinSTEPorIGES.

ContactFactory

mjm@hammondmfg.com

19.77

[.778]

2.50

[.098]

17.73

[.698]

(ViewingArea)

68.94

[2.714]

(ViewingArea)

71.76

[2.825]

89.00

[3.504]

58.93

[2.320]

(FrontInlayWidth)

TopCover

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1KOHM

RESISTOR

56KOHM

RESISTOR

3.5mm

Socket

MULTI-SOFTWARE

OUTPUTPORT

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12

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270OHM

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+

+

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5vStep

UP/DNBoost

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atomic.dave

RADIATIONDETECTOR

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ARBELOS

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