WHADIFIND
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice!
Here's an update;
I made sure the battery had a small foam piece added to keep contact.
Using a brand new battery.
Cleaned up the outer case very well.
I noticed that although the battery contacts in the pointer were clean and pretty much up where they need to be. BUT, one of them did seem to not be quite centered in it's respective hole. So, I adjusted them both to be a little further up in the holes toward the battery and more centered.
Then, I went out today and was a little more careful when moving it around and knocking off any loose, mineralized soil from my hands before using.
I had very minimal issues today and am very happy. I don't know for sure which trick worked or if it took all of them. But, it did work like it was supposed to and only got overly excited once or twice. I think that might have been overhead wires interference.
Thanks again for all the advice!
HH!
Here's an update;
I made sure the battery had a small foam piece added to keep contact.
Using a brand new battery.
Cleaned up the outer case very well.
I noticed that although the battery contacts in the pointer were clean and pretty much up where they need to be. BUT, one of them did seem to not be quite centered in it's respective hole. So, I adjusted them both to be a little further up in the holes toward the battery and more centered.
Then, I went out today and was a little more careful when moving it around and knocking off any loose, mineralized soil from my hands before using.
I had very minimal issues today and am very happy. I don't know for sure which trick worked or if it took all of them. But, it did work like it was supposed to and only got overly excited once or twice. I think that might have been overhead wires interference.
Thanks again for all the advice!
HH!