Pulse Star II

[bigstrapper]

If anyone else has a Pulse Star II or has used one in the past, would really like to chat and discuss different techniques about the tones and lights on different metals.

[darkkitten2000]

Hi,
i have had this machine on testing for some 14 days or so, the schematics of the "G" version could be found in www.thunting.com (see PI and deepseekers).

Depth wise, this machine could be compared with Miner4 (some 3m down to humid forest soil), Miner4 is more sophistiocated (modern, digitalised) and offers wider wariety and more refined settings, which also makes it more difficult to use. The Pulstar II features a discriminator, two diodes only, which is quite bogus for deep targets (more guessing than detecting), the same goes for Miner4 only the Miner calculates the share of diamagnetic and ferro/paramagnetic in total (all metals) signal. For shallow targets (i.e. some 20-30 cm) both are working more or less well for a PI. I had both schematics but i chose to build the Miner4 (at that time i did not know the DBP2010).

DBP2010, however, features no discriminator and other bells and wisthels, non the less, depth wise and price wise it outperformes both machines (down to good 4m, EUR 300 for material), analog design makes it straight forwart to use, no or little false signals at max. sensitivity, which cannot be said for abowe detectors. This, in my oppinion, is the best machine to cover the deep end in the up to $2000 range, maybe even more, and it is definitly a choice to build.

regards,
d.

[darkkitten2000]

Hi Bigstrapper,

what is your experience with this machine?

regards,
d.

[bigstrapper]

d, I have been using this for about 5 months. It had belonged to my dad but he is not able to use the equipment any more. I've been testing different precious metals at different depths.

I sometimes get a red light and green light on the same hit so kind of hard to differ between ferrous and non-ferrous. I just have to keep getting out there and be diligent.

Thankyou for the info on the comparison on the machines.

[darkkitten2000]

hi,
yeah, this is usually the case with discriminators on PIs, the thiming of the curve can be easily influenced, besides, the thick layer (i.e. 1m or more) of soil always affects this. That's why i do not build discriminators on PIs any more. Non the less what really counts is great depths these machines are capable of, and Pulse Star II is a nice (deep) detector.

have fun,
d.

[bigstrapper]

d.

I been trying to use a MFD first on search areas so that way I have a more defined area of search in stead of covering such large areas so that way I don't lose a whole day on nickels and dimes.

I find that working the shore lines on low tide with the Pulse Star II works great since it's all waterproof connections. I have a friend who helps me with carrying the large 80 x 80 search coil, works great, drop markers and come back with a pinpointer, thanks for the tips, Gary.

[perdidogringo]

Hi Bigstrapper,

I would love to compare notes with you on the Pulse Star II Pro. I just purchased a used one a couple of weeks ago and went out with it a couple of times. There's definitely a learning curve involved. I have the 1m x 1m coil, the 18 inch coil, and the 10 inch coil. Anyway, I'd love to hear from you.

Frank

[bigstrapper]

Frank,

I have the older model one so it's probably a little different than your's but the same in style. I have the 4' x 4' coil and the 8' x 8' coil. I also have the small and large circle coils, never actually measured the circle ones. It is a little bit of trial and error, or I should say a lot of trial and more of error. I'm still trying to get the hang of it getting multiple readings on the same object and getting readings on certain types of soil so I probably can't offer a lot of advice at this time but to say keep on trying and get lucky.

Gary (Bigstrapper)

[rwd mo]

Frank,

I have the older model one so it's probably a little different than your's but the same in style. I have the 4' x 4' coil and the 8' x 8' coil. I also have the small and large circle coils, never actually measured the circle ones. It is a little bit of trial and error, or I should say a lot of trial and more of error. I'm still trying to get the hang of it getting multiple readings on the same object and getting readings on certain types of soil so I probably can't offer a lot of advice at this time but to say keep on trying and get lucky.

Gary (Bigstrapper)

BS Can't you tune some of the ground noise out ? Looks like that would be annoying when really getting into trying to find a cache. I can understand the lights when something is deep. Was wanting to get a deep pulse again but they are too high,If i could read schmatics Id' build my own. I also had a TDI Whites that had good disc but in disc the depth suffered.My 2000 pulse was deep but nervous to the point it needed some more adjustments on it to smooth it out.

[rwd mo]

Darkkitten Wonder what it would cost to build a DBP2010 from a kit? And what one would charge to make it up? have any idea? thanks rwd mo (Mo in usa)