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Gravity: Geiger Counter Module Ionizing Radiation Detector

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This Gravity Geiger Counter Module detects ionising radiation — including nuclear radiation, X-rays, and cosmic rays — using a large M4011 Geiger-Müller tube. When ionising particles pass through the tube, the module outputs a digital pulse that can be counted by any microcontroller to calculate radiation intensity in CPM or µSv/h.

The Gravity interface connects directly to Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other 3.3–5 V boards via a single digital pin. Beyond radiation detection, the random nature of ionising events also makes this module a true hardware random number generator.

Key Features

  • M4011 Geiger Tube – Large, highly sensitive detection tube
  • Digital Pulse Output – Pull-down signal on each ionisation event
  • Gravity Interface – Simple 3-pin digital connection
  • 3.3–5 V Compatible – Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more
  • True Random Number Generator – Undetermined ionisation events provide genuine random entropy

Specifications

Geiger Counter Module:

  • Supply Voltage: 3.3–5 V
  • Output: Digital (pull-down pulse on detection)
  • Driving Voltage: ~400 V (generated internally)
  • Maximum Range: 1,200 µSv/h (theoretical)
  • Module Size: 107 × 42 mm

M4011 Geiger Tube:

  • Operating Voltage: 380–450 V
  • Background Counts: ~25 CPM
  • CPM Ratio: 153.8 CPM per µSv/h
  • Tube Size: Ø10 × 88 mm
Warning: This product is for educational and research purposes only. It is not a professional measuring instrument and must not be used for radiation dose measurement that directly affects personal safety.
Note: This module detects ionising radiation only. It cannot detect electromagnetic radiation from microwaves, mobile phones, Wi-Fi, or induction cookers.

Package Contents

  • 1× Gravity Geiger Counter Module (M4011 tube included)
  • 1× Gravity 3-pin sensor cable

Resources

The Gravity: Geiger Counter Module Ionizing Radiation Detector appears in the following collections:

SKU DF-SEN0463
by DFRobot