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MSP430G2 Geiger Counter

MSP430G2 Geiger-Muller Counter

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Geiger counter true random number generator

This project was created on 04/30/2020 and last updated 5 years ago.

Description

This device is Geiger-Muller Counter ,and True Random Number Generator(TRNG) uses radioactive isotopes.

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  • 1 × MSP430G2433 or MSP430G2553 Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, DSPs / ARM, RISC-Based Microcontrollers
  • 1 × Geiger-Muller Tube - J321βγ, M4011, SBM-20...etc
  • 1 × TLC555 (CMOS 555, DIP or SMD)
  • 1 × TMP35 (Operate Voltage 3.3v)
  • 1 × Fuse Holder on PCB for T5x20 Size * 2

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Dan Maloney wrote 04/30/2020 at 15:40 • point

Hey, that's pretty sweet looking. Just curious - does the RNG output go over the USB or that serial port on the lower edge of the board?

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GCY wrote 05/02/2020 at 16:23 • point

The 6-pin header output TRNG.

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