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| + | {{Project|Creator=Jim Shoe | ||
| + | |Status=<onlyinclude> Wires are soldered </onlyinclude> <!--LEAVE ONLYINCLUDES FOR STATUS HACK--> | ||
| + | |Born On=11:59, 5 May 2007 (CDT) <!--DO NOT EDIT --> | ||
| + | |Last Updated={{#time: H:i, d F Y| {{REVISIONTIMESTAMP}} }} (CDT) <!--DO NOT EDIT --> | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
This started as an idea to use the gage from a Geiger counter as a way to display cpu usage on my [[Radiation Computer]], but then Strages mentioned turning a Geiger counter into a wifi detector, so I stole the idea. | This started as an idea to use the gage from a Geiger counter as a way to display cpu usage on my [[Radiation Computer]], but then Strages mentioned turning a Geiger counter into a wifi detector, so I stole the idea. | ||
*New Geiger counters sell on Ebay for ~$60, but old ones from the 60's sell for cheaper. I hope to get one for ~$30. | *New Geiger counters sell on Ebay for ~$60, but old ones from the 60's sell for cheaper. I hope to get one for ~$30. | ||
*Maybe I can use one of those little wifi detectors such as [http://www.engadget.com/2004/10/29/hawkings-hwl1-802-11b-g-wifi-locator/ this.] The power from the LEDs could be used to move the needle in the gage. | *Maybe I can use one of those little wifi detectors such as [http://www.engadget.com/2004/10/29/hawkings-hwl1-802-11b-g-wifi-locator/ this.] The power from the LEDs could be used to move the needle in the gage. | ||
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| + | ==Updates== | ||
| + | *Purchased Geiger Counter off ebay. [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270116759626 Link] to item --[[User:Jim Shoe|JimShoe]] 19:50, 9 May 2007 (CDT) | ||
| + | *Found a couple of wifi detectors on Amazon. [http://www.amazon.com/Trendware-TEW-T1-Detector-Microwave-Trendnet/dp/B0007T27JG/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl/102-5714209-2257734?ie=UTF8&m=A9B09ZK9BZJQ6 #1] and [http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-33086-WiFi-Finder-Plus/dp/B0002XHFPS/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl/102-5714209-2257734?ie=UTF8&m=A3HXWER1CPLV7Q #2]. Some things I liked about these detectors are listed below. Let me know what you all think. Thanks --[[User:Jim Shoe|JimShoe]] 13:32, 18 May 2007 (CDT) | ||
| + | # #1 "Detects 2.4 GHz wireless signals generated from 802.11b/g Wi-Fi device, cordless phone, microwave oven and wireless hidden camera". Has 4 LED's. | ||
| + | # #2 can detect both WiFi and Bluetooth, and has 5 LED's. | ||
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| + | # Link so a wifi detector hooked up to vibrator. [http://imakeprojects.com/projects/wifi-heartbeat/ Link] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
| + | [[Category:WiFi]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:10, 31 October 2008
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Overview
This started as an idea to use the gage from a Geiger counter as a way to display cpu usage on my Radiation Computer, but then Strages mentioned turning a Geiger counter into a wifi detector, so I stole the idea.
- New Geiger counters sell on Ebay for ~$60, but old ones from the 60's sell for cheaper. I hope to get one for ~$30.
- Maybe I can use one of those little wifi detectors such as this. The power from the LEDs could be used to move the needle in the gage.
Updates
- Purchased Geiger Counter off ebay. Link to item --JimShoe 19:50, 9 May 2007 (CDT)
- Found a couple of wifi detectors on Amazon. #1 and #2. Some things I liked about these detectors are listed below. Let me know what you all think. Thanks --JimShoe 13:32, 18 May 2007 (CDT)
- #1 "Detects 2.4 GHz wireless signals generated from 802.11b/g Wi-Fi device, cordless phone, microwave oven and wireless hidden camera". Has 4 LED's.
- #2 can detect both WiFi and Bluetooth, and has 5 LED's.
- Link so a wifi detector hooked up to vibrator. Link
