what to build first.. i dont have a metal detector so which one is best for using on the beach

[waltr]

Now see you are in the Windy City, USA.

Don is a good source for coil shells. He's in PA.

https://sites.google.com/site/dbcoilshells/home

[jfalary]

Thank for the reminder. I just updated that.
I guess it is now time to cruise EBay for a scope. I plan to build more of the interesting projects from this group as time permits.
I appreciate the feedback.

[waltr]

I do not yet have an O'Scope.
Do you have any recommendations on the best place to get a second hand scope since my budget precludes me from buying new?

Where in the world do you live?
Edit your profile with country then others can make suggestions.
Ebay is a source of used O'scope here in US. And maybe where you live.

[jfalary]

I do not yet have an O'Scope.
Do you have any recommendations on the best place to get a second hand scope since my budget precludes me from buying new?

[waltr]

Both are good choices and sounds like you have the skills to build these. Start the the surf PI to learn how it works.
Do you have a O'scope? This is very handy for a simple PI circuit and mandatory for more complex circuits.

Maybe the harder part is building coils but a PI coil is pretty simple.

[jfalary]

Good day everyone.

I joined this forum some time ago and have been reading and studying the various threads and finally need to take the plunge and get building.

I see that I can get a kit for the Surf Pi and Minipulse Rev-E from diydetector.co.uk

Is this my best cost to quality option for these builds or is there a better place to get pre-assembled kits?

I have basic electronic and soldering skills and want to build a compact PI machine I can use on vacations where taking my Fisher CZ6a is prohibitive since i only use carry on luggage.

I want to start with the Surf Pi to polish up my soldering skills before I tackle the Minipulse

Thank you in advance for any and all responses.

Justin

[David_1]

sorry for size .. LOL

So I ordered this, I believe its now in UK just not with me yet

[David_1]

Hope you enjoy reading it!

this book needs a WARNING attached its been keeping me up late at night reading it :-)

[Qiaozhi]

cool book now I need to find time to read it LOL
i flicked throught it, lot and lots of stuff in there :-)

Hope you enjoy reading it!

[David_1]

cool book now I need to find time to read it LOL
i flicked throught it, lot and lots of stuff in there :-)

[David_1]

In that case - blatant advert coming up ...

I advise that you order this book ->
http://www.geotech1.com/forums/conte...metal-detector

seems like a very cheap way to start so I orded book hope it arrives soon :-)

[kt315]

lots of (well) not english i found a hex file and a utube but not enought to understand that. but thanks :-)

look also this thread I had opened http://www.geotech1.com/forums/showt...highlight=soha

[Qiaozhi]

its not having a clue about metal detectors is the problem :-)

In that case - blatant advert coming up ...

I advise that you order this book ->

http://www.geotech1.com/forums/content.php?125-inside-the-metal-detector

[David_1]

lots of (well) not english i found a hex file and a utube but not enought to understand that. but thanks :-)

[kt315]