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Last revision 2026/01/07
This article provides a comprehensive guide on installing and using the Geiger Counter library, detailing its ability to detect ionizing radiation such as nuclear, X-rays, and cosmic rays, while emphasizing the fragility and handling precautions of the Geiger tube.
Library
- Library files: Gravity: Griger Counter Lib
- Installation guide: (About how to install the library?)
Other Supplementary Information
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♥ This product is not a professional measuring instrument, it is only suitable for principle research and teaching demonstration. Not for use in radiation dose measurement that directly affects personal safety.
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⚠ Geiger tube is fragile, please handle with care when using.
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☢ The Geiger counter can only detect ionizing radiation, such as nuclear radiation, X-rays, cosmic rays, etc. Unable to detect electromagnetic radiation, such as microwave oven radiation, mobile phone radiation, WiFi radiation, induction cooker radiation.
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☢ M4011 Geiger tube can detect α rays, β rays, γ rays. Among them, hard β rays and γ rays can be quantitatively measured.
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☀ Exposure to strong light may cause high readings on the Geiger counter, please avoid direct sunlight on the Geiger tube.
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⚡ The Geiger tube is driven by a voltage of up to 400V, after powering on do not touch the high voltage circuit near the positive pole of the Geiger tube.
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