New Build...works great, but how to update firmware and test tube?

[Aaron Hoel]

Hi All!

I built this kit and it seems to work well, but how can I verify its accuracy?  It seems accurate to 0.130 average in home radiation and 0.390 outside brick radiation.  But how do I know that this is accurate?  Also, how do I best update the firmware?  I ordered a 6 pin to USB adapter, but is that all that I need to do? 

Thanks!

Aaron

[Sean Bonner, Safecast]

Hi Aaron-

Congrats!

bGeigie firmware has been constant for several years so no need to update or anything. It’s very rare for a device to be inaccurate, they were designed to either work or not work and those normal. The best thing to do is go log some data and then upload it to api.safecast.org and unless you hear from a moderator saying “OH NO WHAT IS HAPPENING?!!” then all is good.

Nice work, welcome to the club!

-s

Sean Bonner

Co-Founder, Director of Global Operations

Safecast.org | pgp key

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Thanks! I am leaving for Alaska on Sunday for a few days...does the pancake sensor do well in airplanes for long flights? I would love to take it!

Aaron

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[Sean Bonner, Safecast]

Yep!

Sean Bonner

Co-Founder, Director of Global Operations

Safecast.org | pgp key

[Aaron Hoel]

Is there a place on the api.safecast.org webpage that shows a map of all data received?  I can't find one easily...

Thanks!

Aaron

[Sean Bonner, Safecast]

It’s at map.safecast.org