Hi from Dublin, Ireland

[MikeOToole]

Will take this opportunity to say hello and ask a few questions...

I am currently trying to find an affordable quality metal detector and would welcome suggestions...

Have to admit, I'm surprised at the cost of metal detectors allowing for the electronics involved (long term I may design & build my own)...
If anyone has any useful links in relation to designing etc... please post away...
Mike

 

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[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard Mike! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Ireland for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your country.
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[RustyGold]

Welcome to TNet Mike!

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio in the USA.

Engine

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard and good luck

 

[kingskid1611]

Welcome to the party. Good Luck and Happy Hunting.

 

[digger460]

Welcome from midwest U.S.!

 

[digger460]

Welcome from midwest U.S.!

Affordable? Tell us your budget and prepare for the onslaught of recommendations.

 

[alabama11]

Welcome Mike,
I feel sure you will have good fortune hunting the old country.
Best,

 

[MikeOToole]

Thanks guys...

I'm building a couple I found on line as they appear to be open-source / open-hardware (as in schematics and parts lists are freely available)...
I will then try to fabricate a coil...

@digger460...
I don't think I should have use the word "affordable", that's for people with some type of income... Looking at some metal detectors and I don't see where the cost comes from...

I would spend about $299 for a professional version (that's what it would cost to build a comparable device)...

 

[Texas Ed]

Welcome MikeOToole and good luck with building or buying a metal detector. Lots of lost treasure in the dirt wating to be rescued.

 

[bootybandit]

Welcome to TNET!