I found this pi project in the project section but I can't find any comments. Has anyone tested this detector. The reason why I ask is because I want to make my first metal detector and this one seems to be simple and straightforward. However, I want the detector to work and be practical. I don't expect wonders from it. I would be very grateful if anyone can give there opinion and a possibly a different project if this one is no good. Sorry for my English
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Originally posted by ares_world View PostI found this pi project in the project section but I can't find any comments. Has anyone tested this detector. The reason why I ask is because I want to make my first metal detector and this one seems to be simple and straightforward. However, I want the detector to work and be practical. I don't expect wonders from it. I would be very grateful if anyone can give there opinion and a possibly a different project if this one is no good. Sorry for my English
Surf PI is an old Whites machine, widely cloned, widely documented. PCB are available. You would probably have an easier time using it because it includes a noise cancellation channel.
Oh, we all hope you have a dual trace oscilloscope before you start building these things but there are plenty of people who manage without.
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Hi ares_world
I built this detector a long time ago, actually never fully completed.
I don't remember about performance and stability but you should be expect average performance from that class of detector lets say light detectors.
This detector is good entrance to world of PI metal detectors, if this is your first project you will be sure satisfied with performance and stability, components for this project are pretty cheap, so just go on and try it.
Also take a look to delta pulse (as i noticed most popular to beginners), and as porkluvr say surf pi, also look at the baracuda legend and other projects here.
Good luck with building!.
Cheers
detecto
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Such high ranking members responding so quickly. Thank you all so much for the courage and I thank kt315 for the rar. The only reason I want to build this one specifically is because all the parts a available and I don't need expensive equipotent(or at least I think I don't). An oscilloscope will be very helpful however it is difficult to find a good one in Bulgaria for less than a 400-500 (second hand). Thanks again. If I successfully complete this project I'll make a video.
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Originally posted by kt315 View Post
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Originally posted by maikl View PostFor me it's not the case:
1. click on "regular download"
2. wait 20 seconds
3. fill in "Type the two words"
And started downloading : "File name: Proscan PI.rar , File size: 4.43 MB"
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Qi, you can visit http://www.detektory.wz.cz/
go to a section PI detectory and would find the info.
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Originally posted by kt315 View PostQi, you can visit http://www.detektory.wz.cz/
go to a section PI detectory and would find the info.Attached Files
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Try Ebay. Otherwise be prepared to kludge an amplifier with an incompatible pinout into the holes on your PCB.
The 709 is an ANCIENT design, pre-dating even the LM741. That's OLD. Unfortunately, besides it being obsolete, it also has a unique offset-null/compensation scheme.
You can use LM709, ua709, RC709, etc. otherwise you will have trouble utilizing the existing offset null holes on the PCB.
Now, you be sure and give a big "Thank you," to all the gurus who sold you on the Proscan for a good first project.
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