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Kgeigie

Safecast·kgeigie·PCB board/noname.kicad_pcb

Kgeigie PCB layout, top view — open source board by Safecast

About the Kgeigie PCB

Kgeigie is an open source PCB design by Safecast, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 58.2 × 27.9 mm, with 3 components from 1 distinct parts.

It belongs with the science & space and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

Files for kGeigie (kids geiger counter kit)

- 3D print files (in Makerbit print format) for Irover cover. - Kicad files for the tube board. - Schematics (Kicad).

kgiegie is an open-source radiation detection device developed by Safecast. This project is part of Safecast’s ongoing effort to provide reliable, accessible tools for measuring and monitoring ionizing radiation in the environment.

The kgiegie project combines custom hardware with firmware designed to accurately capture radiation data. It is built for robustness and portability, making it suitable for both field measurements and laboratory work.

Kgeigie bill of materials (BOM)

3 components, 1 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
3
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JP5, JP6, JP7

Kgeigie design files

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

Kgeigie: common questions

How big is the Kgeigie PCB?

The Kgeigie measures 58.2 × 27.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Kgeigie?

3 components, from 1 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Kgeigie design files?

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

Can I use the Kgeigie design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Safecast chose for the repository.

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