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ITMD1&2
Discussions concerning content, circuitry, source code, etc for the 1st & 2nd editions.
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ITMD3
Discussions concerning content, circuitry, source code, etc for the 3rd edition.
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Tech Forum
General tech discussions on all types of metal detectors: VLF, 2-box, BFO, off-resonance, PLL, etc. Questions, ideas, and anything else that moves you.
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PI Technology
Tech discussions specific to Pulse Induction
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Coils
Same as the Tech forum, but coil-specific.
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Modifications
Detector mods, plus any other useful add-ons.
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Schematics
If you have a schematic to share, post it here. Please read the Intro post for rules on posting schematics.
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General Detectors
A place to discuss the non-technical aspects of metal detectors. Your favorite detectors, favorite features, or favorite accessories.
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Magnetometers
Tech discussions on mags.
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Technical Books, Papers, and Literature
Technical books, papers, and literature related to treasure hunting technology.
Any books written by Geotech members are made sticky at the top of the forum.
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Side Scan Sonar
Tech discussions on sonar, transducers, and towfish construction.
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Geophysics
Other geophysics techniques, including earth resistivity, GPR, infrared, induced polarization, etc.
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Tools & Techniques
Vacuum forming, coil winding, packaging... anything mechanical.
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Schematics & Spice
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General Electronics
Cool circuits, tips, techniques, PCB methods, test equipment, etc.
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Programming
This is a special section dedicated to coding techniques, tips, tricks, methodology, programming various modules, MCUs, digital filters, etc.
Basically, anything code-related.
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Project Competition
Got a something in mind you would like to see designed? Post it here and see who can come up with the best solution.
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Buy-Sell-Trade
Detectors, parts, electronics, and so forth. No dealer restrictions.
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Treasure Magazines & Books
Buy-Sell-Trade-Discussion specifically for treasure mags, books, & other publications.
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Vintage & Collectable
Pics & info on vintage detectors, for those who like "the good ol' days" of digging everything.
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Melbeta's Vintage Files
Unique vintage metal detector info donated by denizen 'Melbeta'.
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Discrimination just does not work!!
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Free Advertising
Those who have products & services they would like to advertise may do so here. Please read the Intro post.
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Forum Issues & Feedback
Problems with the forums? Suggestions for improvements? Post them here.
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Advanced Metal Detecting Research Lab
Italian website run by Leonardo Ciocca.
Since 2009, a technical reference point. Objective and impartial to all lovers of the metal detector.
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Eric Foster's PI Tech Forum
at Findmall.com
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Russian Metal Detecting forums
Lots of technical forums, but all in Russian.
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THunting.com
THunting.com is the former host for Geotech. These are general Treasure Hunting forums.
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LongRangeLocators.com
The world's largest forum dedicated to the discussion of LRLs and related devices.
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