Well, not really how to build one in a technical sense, but some thoughts on how to better ensure that you get it right. In theory, it shouldn't be that difficult. You download the datasheet and build the land pattern... Read more
Looks like it to me. I got a couple of nice PCBs from Sunstone here. The parts, except for the Geiger tubes are here from Digi-Key too. The tubes are someplace between the Ukraine and Canby. All I have left... Read more
I didn't get back to this at the same bat channel and same bat time. Sorry if anyone tuned in and found the Penguin instead. I think I'm ready now though. I did a bit more layout tweaking, moved the... Read more
I think I'm done with the geiger counter layout. Now I just need to get the thing built up to see if it works. I'm pretty sure, but you never know. I have an idea... I'll build a prototype. And...... Read more
Not long ago, I found myself in the vicinity of the former Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. I say former, because it's not there anymore. The reactor's long gone and the cooling tower was exploded a few years back. I was... Read more
How do you know? How do you know what? It could be how do you know if that new restaurant has good food, or how do you know that the car you're about to buy isn't a lemon. It could... Read more
If there was a lot of twittering going on, I think I'd call it "flutter." I could call it "a bunch of Twitter tweets", but that's too long and awkward, so I'm good with flutter. Probably because it's short and... Read more