BGeigieZen V4.3.1

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BGeigieZen V4.3.1 PCB layout, top view — open source board by Safecast

About the BGeigieZen V4.3.1 PCB

BGeigieZen V4.3.1 is an open source PCB design by Safecast, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 129.4 × 64.6 mm, with 7 components from 7 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 1 battery holder, 1 fuse and 1 diode.

It belongs with the science & space, rf & radio and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.

From the project

bGiegieZen an Open Source Geiger Counter.

A modern radiation monitoring device based on the M5Stack hardware platform, developed by the Safecast community.

bGeigieZen is a portable radiation monitoring device that combines precision sensing with a user-friendly interface. Built on the M5Stack platform, it provides real-time radiation measurements with GPS logging capabilities.

- Real-time radiation monitoring - GPS location tracking - Data logging to SD card - User-friendly display interface - Long battery life - Mobile app connectivity - Compatible with the Safecast API

BGeigieZen V4.3.1, from the project README
From the project README

BGeigieZen V4.3.1 bill of materials (BOM)

7 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
M5 2x15 pin
J1
1
GPS
J3
1
Geiger Safepulse
J4
1
Extra support header
J5
1
3.7 V Lipo
BT1
1
Polyfuse
F2
1
Crowbar
D2

BGeigieZen V4.3.1 design files

The KiCad project lives in the Safecast/bGeigieZen repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

BGeigieZen V4.3.1: common questions

How big is the BGeigieZen V4.3.1 PCB?

The BGeigieZen V4.3.1 measures 129.4 × 64.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the BGeigieZen V4.3.1?

7 components, from 7 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the BGeigieZen V4.3.1 design files?

From the Safecast/bGeigieZen repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the BGeigieZen V4.3.1 design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Safecast. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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