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BhangmeterV2 Answers The Question “Has a Nuke Gone Off?”
- A BhangmeterV2, a nuclear event detector called HSN-1000L, has been built by a user named Bigcrimping.
- The device outputs data publicly at hasanukegoneoff.com to check for nuclear explosions.
- The HSN-1000L remains available and is used for detecting gamma ray pulses preceding a nuclear event.
- The device triggers an automatic shutdown to protect electronics in case of a nuclear exchange.
- The HSN-1000L is connected to a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W to create the BhangmeterV2.
- The BhangmeterV2 logs the time of the nuclear event detector's signal change and sends the data to the cloud.
- It can only detect nuclear events within line-of-sight, making it sensitive to nearby nuclear events.
- Future versions may include additional detection methods like a 3D-printed neutrino detector.
- If surviving a blast, users may need a radiation detector like a gamma-ray spectrometer for fallout analysis.
- The relevance of this project in the modern world hints at a cold-war vintage feel resurfacing.
- The project reflects the concerning state of affairs, and contributions from users are encouraged for similar projects.
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