{"product_id":"kit-gamma-spectrometer-mca","title":"Gamma Spectrometer MCA Kit with Arduino Mega","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Professional 1024-Channel Gamma Spectrometer with This Arduino Mega MCA Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamma spectroscopy and analog signal processing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re characterizing unknown radioactive sources for a B.Tech physics project or building a sensitive radiation monitor for environmental sampling, this kit equips you with a complete, working multichannel analyzer that plots energy spectra on a TFT screen. The combination of a NaI scintillator, SiPM detector, and Arduino Mega 2560 turns raw photon interactions into a clear 1024-bin histogram—exactly what professionals use for isotope identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble and program a gamma spectrometer that converts scintillation light pulses into voltage pulses, digitizes them with a 16-bit ADC, and bins them into a 1024-channel spectrum displayed on the 2.4-inch TFT. Every detected gamma photon gets a timestamp from the DS3231 RTC and is logged to a microSD card. The included lead shielded box reduces background radiation, letting you run clean experiments in a typical lab or home workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure a SiPM module with a NaI scintillator for gamma photon detection, including bias voltage and signal chain design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild a multi-stage analog front-end with LM358 op‑amps to shape and amplify detector pulses for the ADC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a 1024‑bin multichannel analyzer algorithm on the Arduino Mega, mapping pulse heights to energy channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLog time‑stamped energy spectra to microSD using the DS3231 real‑time clock and perform basic spectral analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiPM Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaI Scintillator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADS1115 ADC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM358 Op-Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4in TFT ILI9341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Shielded Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced undergraduate and graduate students pursuing B.Tech in ECE, EEE, or Applied Physics who need a reproducible instrument for final‑year project work. Engineering teams at IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS Pilani preparing for nuclear instrumentation challenges in Smart India Hackathon. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors looking to demonstrate gamma spectroscopy at an elevated level, and hobbyists with prior Arduino experience who want to explore radiation detection with a calibrated, low‑background setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion using the QR code inside the box; it walks you through each step and can answer specific questions. If you need human help, message us on WhatsApp with a photo of your setup and we’ll respond within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this kit to identify specific radioisotopes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Once you calibrate the energy scale using the included procedure, the peaks in the spectrum correspond to gamma‑ray energies characteristic of particular isotopes. The microSD log lets you export the histogram for off‑line isotope identification with standard libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior radiation safety training?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit uses only low‑level check sources (harmless at arm’s length) and the lead shielded box contains any directionality. We include clear safety instructions; if you can handle a soldering iron, you can handle this build safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the SiPM module pre‑biased and calibrated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SiPM is supplied with documentation to set the bias voltage through the onboard circuit. You’ll adjust it to the recommended operating point during the build, and the AI companion guides you through pulse‑height calibration with a known source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSiPM with NaI scintillator detects gamma photon energies. 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