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bGeigieZen

A modern radiation monitoring device based on the M5Stack hardware platform, developed by the Safecast community.

Overview

bGeigieZen is a portable radiation monitoring device that combines precision sensing with a user-friendly interface. Built on the M5Stack platform, it provides real-time radiation measurements with GPS logging capabilities.

Features

  • Real-time radiation monitoring
  • GPS location tracking
  • Data logging to SD card
  • User-friendly display interface
  • Long battery life
  • Mobile app connectivity
  • Compatible with the Safecast API

Hardware Requirements

  • M5Stack Core device
  • LND-7317 radiation sensor
  • GPS module
  • SD card for logging

Software Setup

  1. Install Required Development environment

    • VS Code with PlatformIO or PlatformIO standalone
  2. Install Required Libraries:

    • m5stack/M5Unified
    • claypuppet/SensorReporter
    • beakes/TeenyUbloxConnect
    • alextaujenis/RBD_Timer
  3. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/Safecast/bGeigieZen.git

Building and Flashing

  1. Open the project in VS Code with PlatformIO, or invoke PlatformIO from the shell/CMD.
  2. Select your M5Stack board.
  3. Compile and upload.

Usage

  1. Power on the device.
  2. Wait for GPS signal acquisition.
  3. Radiation measurements will display on screen.
  4. Data logs automatically save to the SD card.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a feature branch.
  3. Submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under [appropriate license].

Support

  • Visit Safecast.org
  • Join our community forums
  • Report issues on GitHub

Credits

Developed and maintained by the Safecast community.

This repo is for development of the bGeigieZen. <<<<<<< HEAD Specs can be found at https://github.com/Safecast/bGeigieZen/wiki/Specification Current version is V3.2.8

======= Much more information and documentation for the bGeigieZen is at https://bgeigiezen.safecast.jp

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