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HSPalm sent in this Norwegian translation of the Soldering is Easy comic book. Thanks, Henrik!

Ahh, the electronics workbench – shrine to the electron, the diode, the transistor, the soldering pencil and flux pen.

You can learn a lot about someone by looking at their workspace. Note the way that they store components (in pullout drawers or plastic organizers?), hang test leads (on hooks or wire racks, or on a nail?), and keep spools of wire at the ready for repairs and new projects.

A look at someone’s electronics workbench gives you a small glimpse into what is usually a fairly personal space – a space where visions become reality and electronics projects are brought to life.

While there are quite a few electronics workbenches on flickr, I determined after a quick search that there had been no attempt to bring all of these glimpses into a hobbyist or engineer’s soul together into one place.

And thus was born the Electronics Workbench flickr group:

Have a photo of your bench? Add it to the group!

No? Then go downstairs into your basement, out into your garage, or up into the attic and take one!

And don’t spend too much time cleaning it up first – noone will believe you that your workbench is that clean when we’re not looking.

Also, a shoutout: This group was inspired in part by the Workbench of the Week (WOTW) page over at The Amp Hour. I don’t think WOTW has been a feature on the show for several months. Maybe we can get Chris and Dave to bring it back??

Happy soldering!

- Jeff

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I’m pleased to announce that Geiger Counter Kits are now for sale in the Maker Shed!

In this video, Make’s Michael Castor shows how he used the kit to find several radioactive objects around his home. Check it out!

Resellers: If you are interested in carrying my Geiger Counter kit in your store, please contact me.

Rich Olsen, creator of the Electronic Cloud Chamber and proprietor of Nothing Labs, just posted a video review of the MightyOhm Geiger Counter kit on YouTube:

If you didn’t get to see Rich’s cloud chamber at the NY Maker Faire, you’ll definitely want to check it out. This thing is awesome! (And he has kits and test sources for sale!)

Here’s a video that shows it in operation. I can personally attest that it looks just as good (if not better) in person.

If you can’t afford one of his (very nicely put together) cloud chamber kits, Rich also wrote an instructable that will show you how to make your own cloud chamber with an ATX power supply and two Peltier coolers.

Thanks for the review, Rich!

Geiger Counter kits are now in stock!  You can order one below or go visit the Geiger Counter kit page to learn more.

There are currently three ordering options:

• You can buy the complete Geiger Counter kit with a tested, known good SBM-20 Geiger-Muller tube included (recommended).
• You can buy the same kit with all parts except the Geiger tube (in case you already have one).
• Or, you can purchase a bare PCB only (for experimenters).

You can select one of these options below:

Geiger Kit Options

Kit with Laser-Cut Case and SBM-20 Geiger Tube $114.90 Kit with SBM-20 Geiger Tube $99.95 Kit without Geiger Tube $39.95 Laser-cut Case Only $14.95 Bare PCB Only $12.00

Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail.  Allow 1-2 weeks for order processing and delivery.