Geiger
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Use cases
1. personal measurement instrument 2. connected via usb, generating random numbers
take a Geiger counter and point it at a source of radiation then take the output of the counter and watch the interval between "clicks". If the most recent interval is greater than the previous interval I'll count that as a 1, if less I will count it as a 0, and if equal, I'll just drop the current interval. [5]_
Cost
counters seems to cost between 150 USD to 900 USD
TODO
- Find how to measure alpha,beta and gamma separately
- wikify this document from ReST
SOURCES
[1]_ is a nice source for DIY kit with parts and all
requires moderate soldering skills
[2]_ Very nice counters with lots of features, good for inspiration
200 to 500 USD
[3]_ is company offering howto, parts and kits for geiger
170 USD
[4]_ module by sparkfun
150 USD
.. [1] https://sites.google.com/site/diygeigercounter/home/assembly .. [2] http://www.gammascout.com/products.html .. [3] http://www.imagesco.com/articles/geiger/07.html .. [4] http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9848 .. [5] https://www.kumari.net/index.php/projects/geiger-counter-based-rng