rugged case
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:33 pm
Looking advice on building a rugged case for the MightyOhm. Not very hard to try it and find out but I have some specific concerns I could use help with:
1) First idea: seal the whole thing in a rectangular plastic box:
- will this interfere with detection of particles?
- if the box is air/water tight will that present a problem with heat buildup?
2) Second idea: seal the GM tube into a detachable cylinder (PVC pipe?) and connect to main unit with a coiled cord
- same 2 questions from above about detection and heat buildup
- will a 3 foot extension cable between the main board and the tube interfere with voltage or current?
- any special concerns about making an extension cable for 600v?
- how rugged is the GM tube ... does it need to be cushioned with foam inside the cylinder?
thanks,
Greg
1) First idea: seal the whole thing in a rectangular plastic box:
- will this interfere with detection of particles?
- if the box is air/water tight will that present a problem with heat buildup?
2) Second idea: seal the GM tube into a detachable cylinder (PVC pipe?) and connect to main unit with a coiled cord
- same 2 questions from above about detection and heat buildup
- will a 3 foot extension cable between the main board and the tube interfere with voltage or current?
- any special concerns about making an extension cable for 600v?
- how rugged is the GM tube ... does it need to be cushioned with foam inside the cylinder?
thanks,
Greg