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Rescue Shield kits back in stock – fix your bricked AVRs!

A new batch of HV Rescue Shield kits are fresh off the hotplate and ready to rescue your bricked AVRs! You can purchase kits here.

Also, I only have a few Geiger Counter kits left in stock. Things have been pretty busy here lately, so it will likely be a few weeks before I can build more. Get one before they’re all gone!

Both of these kits are great for both electronics newbies and experienced kit builders.

Don’t know how to solder? Learn how today!

Improved Geiger Counter Assembly Instructions

Based on your feedback, I made a few improvements to my Geiger Counter assembly instructions, including the addition of the very handy assembly drawing shown above.

This and a new full page Bill of Materials should mean less time hunting for which part goes where and more fun building the kit!

If you don’t have a kit, you can purchase one here.  If you do, you can head straight to the new and improved assembly instructions.

How to use Geiger Bot with the MightyOhm Geiger Counter

Geiger Bot is an iOS application that allows you use your iPhone or iPad as a sophisticated display for an ordinary Geiger counter. It works with most Geiger counters that make an audible “click” for each event or count that is detected.

Here’s how to get your MightyOhm Geiger Counter working with Geiger Bot. These instructions were tested with an iPhone 4, but should work with other iOS devices (iPads and other versions of the iPhone).

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