Impressive video, BetterGeiger. Looking forward to seeing more content from you. I smashed the thumbs up button on your upload. Keep up the fantastic work! Your detailed comparison of the energy compensation issues was enlightening. How do you think advancements in sensor technology could improve the accuracy of low-cost radiation detectors in the future?
@@KeyserTheRedBeard thanks for the comment. That's a good question. I don't think there is a huge amount of room for improvement in the accuracy department, a correctly energy compensated scintillator is pretty accurate. What I do expect is more high sensitivity options to come into the market in the coming years with gradually dropping price as competition in the amateur radiation detector market continues. And in the case of gamma specs a gradual improvement in resolution, but no major jumps until certain exotic materials drop dramatically in cost, which doesn't seem to be happening.
Hi, Robert! Thanks for the awesome teardown of that detector! The sensor glued to the crystal looks a like a MicroFC series SiPM from onsemi. They have 4 square pads on the bottom and anode and cathode are on opposite corners. Also they take lower voltage, 25 .. 30V. Love the content 👍
There is a video on my channel detailing the differences, please take a look and feel free to reach out if you have further questions. If you only care about high dose then the regular S2 is for you. S2L is much higher sensitivity but saturates more easily
The biggest disadvantage of BRS02 is the lack of energy compensation for the gamma dose rate (Cs137 calibration 662 keV) (Better Geiger S-2 has energy compensation)
A convincing comparison showing the quality of the S-2. This no-name sensor is a stage prop. At $65, it is still overpriced!
Impressive video, BetterGeiger. Looking forward to seeing more content from you. I smashed the thumbs up button on your upload. Keep up the fantastic work! Your detailed comparison of the energy compensation issues was enlightening. How do you think advancements in sensor technology could improve the accuracy of low-cost radiation detectors in the future?
@@KeyserTheRedBeard thanks for the comment. That's a good question. I don't think there is a huge amount of room for improvement in the accuracy department, a correctly energy compensated scintillator is pretty accurate. What I do expect is more high sensitivity options to come into the market in the coming years with gradually dropping price as competition in the amateur radiation detector market continues. And in the case of gamma specs a gradual improvement in resolution, but no major jumps until certain exotic materials drop dramatically in cost, which doesn't seem to be happening.
Can’t wait to get my S2L!
Nearly ready to ship! They should be in the mail in 2-3 weeks.
Hi, Robert! Thanks for the awesome teardown of that detector! The sensor glued to the crystal looks a like a MicroFC series SiPM from onsemi. They have 4 square pads on the bottom and anode and cathode are on opposite corners. Also they take lower voltage, 25 .. 30V.
Love the content 👍
Thank you! You are probably correct. I forgot the MicroFC has such a low operating voltage.
What upgrades are in SL2. All i care about is high dose Gamma. I need quality product that gets reading fast.
There is a video on my channel detailing the differences, please take a look and feel free to reach out if you have further questions. If you only care about high dose then the regular S2 is for you. S2L is much higher sensitivity but saturates more easily
@BetterGeiger i bought one
The biggest disadvantage of BRS02 is the lack of energy compensation for the gamma dose rate (Cs137 calibration 662 keV) (Better Geiger S-2 has energy compensation)