Weekend DIY electronics projects! Talking colorimeter, gamma ray measurement, and more

If you can't see this message properly, view it in your browser. May 3, 2024 | #589    Measure Gamma Rays with a Photodiode: Radiation Detector Using a BPW34 The first device that springs to mind when thinking about measuring radioactivity is the Geiger-Müller tube. However, these counter tubes can be difficult to find and expensive; and, even if you do manage to get hold of one, you will still need to find a way to generate its operating voltage of several hundred volts. It is less well known that even a humble photodiode such as the BPW34 can be used to detect X-rays and gamma radiation.  more...  The Andonstar AD210, an Affordable Digital Microscope with a 10.1" Display The Andonstar AD210 is an entry-level model digital microscope with a large 10.1″ display. It is mainly targeted at electronics labs where they are useful for inspecting e.g. solder joints and PCB traces or for doing high-precision soldering or repair work. Coin inspection appears to be another important use for them. Let's have a closer look.  more...  Submit Projects, Articles, and Videos to Elektor Do you have electronics-related knowledge to share? Elektor welcomes proposals for articles, videos, books, and products from anyone with a passion for electronics. Make money with your ideas and designs!  more...  Labs   Talking Colorimeter: AI-Assisted Color Identification Tool Discover the Talking Colorimeter, an innovative tool designed to assist visually impaired individuals by verbally identifying colors. Utilizing a TCS3200 colorimeter chip, this device provides accurate color recognition and AI-generated voice announcements for an enhanced user experience.  more...  PCBs: Price Reduction of Up to -50.3% Through AI [Partner Content] Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs at Multi-CB have been permanently reduced. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80.  more...  White Paper: How Wi-Fi HaLow Powers a New Generation of IoT Devices [Partner Content] This white paper explains the capabilities of Wi-Fi HaLow, how it can be integrated into IoT solutions, and how its performance can be optimized. The paper concludes with typical Wi-Fi HaLow applications and the hardware required, such as the FGH100M module, to support them.  more...  Elektor Engineering Insights: Meet the Maker, DIY Guy Chris Meet DIY Guy Chris! In this in-depth interview, he shares his electronics journey from the beginning to success on YouTube. Check it out to learn about his inspiring story, his passion for electronics, and his groundbreaking projects.  more...  Store Offer Would you like to know more? Advertising details: click here. Feel free to contact the Elektor team. You are subscribed as: manojdole1.Electronics@blogger.com. Choose whether you want to receive the editorial newsletter or also our store offers, or both. You can change your GDPR preferences here. You can read our privacy policy here. A production of: Elektor International Media BV, Oude Rijksweg Noord 64A, 6114 JG Susteren , Netherlands Phone +31 (0) 46 438 9444. • info@elektor.com • www.elektor.com VAT Nr.: NL8161.46.962.B.01 • KvK: 34249926 CEO: Don Akkermans For more security and convenience: Add us to your e-mail programme's address book. Your programme will then recognise us as a safe sender and display the images immediately. To unsubscribe from all our newsletters (including our editorial newsletter) here.