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  • HOW TO BUILD THE GOLDFINDER XTR METAL DETECTOR COILS. (PART 2) is a premium second part Interactive Video focused on constructing the Goldfinder Metal detector and what is reputed as being the most difficult part if the build. See bottom of Description for The Gold, Coins And Treasure Ebook. , - the metal detector search coil. My Goldfinder XTR Metal Detector has been very popular in the past, so I decided to create a series! As with Gold on the Beach 10 and Gold on the Beach 6 Platinum, we continue to provide helpful how-to videos and movies, with helpful hints and tips we have learned from our many Treasure Hunting Adventures. Please note,- The Baracuda Circuit can be used as a substitute circuit for this Detector.
    See our 10 live gold finds on camera and learn how and where to find Gold nuggets with our video, - how natural Gold occurs. Gold on the beach is always exciting. See HOW TO BUILD THE GOLDFINDER XTR METAL DETECTOR COILS. (PART 1) Please note that this coil suits mono loop pi detectors types. The Barracuda will work fine with this coil design, but using .45 insulated wire works best. Take the quiz if you wish, or skip and only watch Interactive, Tutorial style, video.. Please Note - I am not allowed to show you the circuit board because it does not belong to me. See HOW TO DIY ONE OF THE BEST METAL DETECTOR CIRCUITS (Subscribe & share to See More) for a suitable replacement Circuit • HOW TO DIY ONE OF THE ... . To Buy The Gold Coins And Treasure EBook,- Best Price, Click this link,- www.amazon.com...

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  • @Mr.Chaos94
    @Mr.Chaos94 11 років тому +1

    i have so much respect for people like you who not only do amazing things, and with your free time create useful resourceful tools that you will later put to use. but you even take the time to show others how to do the same. everyone is complaining about not having a job and here you are making your own equipment and going and making a job, thank you man this is just too awesome. you are awsome

  • @bobjo1006
    @bobjo1006 Рік тому +2

    youve been such a scientific help and i loved doing the quiz even tho it was like 2 am for me when i did it

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому +6

    Subscribe to see a whole new world of innovations and opportunities to find Gold.(The quiz is just fir fun,, you can skip this..)

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому +2

      Eu não sei o suficiente sobre isso para ser de alguma ajuda. As pessoas que projetam essas coisas são a elite

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому +1

      Google how to diy one of the best ..... ua-cam.com/video/gTEED-2Z_lM/v-deo.html

    • @teofilobungcasan7372
      @teofilobungcasan7372 7 років тому

      hello . . I want to know the circuit diagram about that gold detector , can you please give me the circuit diagram.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      The Barracuda can be used here. Anchor electronics own the circuit design.

    • @josephleobarca3068
      @josephleobarca3068 5 років тому

      Good day sir,
      I need help, i want to build same thing like yours but i don't know where I can buy the circuit board or some material.
      I' m from the Philippines.. Please help..

  • @martinrochejocquelein1772
    @martinrochejocquelein1772 3 роки тому +1

    It would be nice to 3d print the coil casing..you can get a water prove container....all you need do is place the coil onto the shell and snap together..
    You can plastic weld the snap together shell or glue it.
    The bolt of the shell to connect it to the handle can be made from plastic as well on the 3d printer..now connect the shell to the handle..you can also make a mounting shell making it water proof..

  • @marketingformoney
    @marketingformoney 10 років тому

    Hi Frederick, great video. I have built 4 of the Silverdog boards so far. Here is a tip that will help folks get up and running quicker. Just wash the solder side of the board when you finish soldering. Do this before you populate the board. first with alcohol or a proper solvent then with warm soapy water. A small stiff bristle brush like a toothbrush works great. make sure you dry the board completely prior to powering up .The 7660 chip is very sensitive to flux residue and washing gets rid of it.

  • @tobymulder1015
    @tobymulder1015 3 роки тому +1

    Dude best video I have ever seen, thank you! You've just made crawl behind my desk and soldering and 3d printing for the next week 😂

  • @crobulari2328
    @crobulari2328 10 років тому +1

    After a lot of experimentation with a DB scope and pulse generator I settled for 20 Turn coil of 1mm wire Dia. 100 ohm damping resistor. I sampled after 30, 60 and 90 microseconds switcheable with secondary sampling at I believe it was 300 microseconds after the end of each pulse. (long time ago). Pulse transistor was at the time a TIP42. Receiver used was an analog devices AD507 IC which was much faster than the old 709`s used at the time. I don`t remember the slew rate offhand but it was fast. Pulse rate I used was either 50 or 200 PPS. The audio generator was a gated Oscillator running at a comfortable audio frequency . VCO`s are horrid to listen to. Power supply rails were regulated. Result ... an excellent PI machine powerful and ultra stable. Coils were 8", 12" and a large 16"diameter one. I loaned it to someone and you can guess the rest. Just thought that this may be helpful to someone.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому +1

      Sounds good
      careful not to overload the circuit by using 1 mm dia wire

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      Crobular I Have you seen the coil layout of the GZ7000. 2 D coils with a square recieve coil in the middle.

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    The ability to notice this puts you in a league of your own.

  • @AZ_Wilderness_Man
    @AZ_Wilderness_Man 10 років тому +2

    Great video! I live In Arizona and have recently been searching for Forrest Fenns hidden treasure and that has gotten me interested in building a metal detector to search around the mines and old ruins of southern Arizona and New Mexico, and to possibly help me in the final steps of trying to find Fenns treasure.

  • @efgenios
    @efgenios 10 років тому +2

    Being an electronics tech myself, I found this whole video very interesting and cool.... One thing I have not been able to find in these types of videos, is how does one adjust (or find) the null point on a DD coil...
    I am about to make a coil just for experimental reasons and dont know how the nulling is done.
    If anyone knows, I would appreciate the info....
    (having said all that, I do own a proper detector, a Minelab Explorer of course and im about to buy the next model, the E-Track which seems better... ive also got five different sized coils from the small 5 inch to the 15 inch WOT.... )

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      I dont know, but experimentation is what i use

    • @efgenios
      @efgenios 10 років тому +1

      Ok, thanks... just after I wrote this, I found something on an italian video, he uses an oscilloscope to null it... but I cant understand a word he says.... LOL...

  • @robinrwilsonsauls
    @robinrwilsonsauls 9 років тому +4

    Can you show us how to make a Hand Held Detector. I have really wanted to make one. BTW- I love the idea of a light signal-there should be a light for each variance of Metal, and Depth-that would really be awesome.

  • @caifanesdelaaalaz8529
    @caifanesdelaaalaz8529 4 роки тому +1

    hel yeah!!! got it right. all of the above.

  • @fendiybans1031
    @fendiybans1031 4 роки тому

    Wow nice detector.. I love to have it..

  • @jasonwitt8619
    @jasonwitt8619 5 років тому

    I have all the wire needed and the detector is an Garrett AT gold but I want to make a larger DD coil myself. How would I know how many turns to do on each side of the coil. Because each side has different size wire. One is 32 AWG Gauge wire and the other is 25 or 28 AWG Gauge wire? Also do I turn both side in the same direction or do I do one side clock wise and the other counter clock wise. ?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      Every Detector is different. Only the designer knows what will work best.

  • @qwertyraefay8663
    @qwertyraefay8663 8 років тому

    vry niece thanks

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    Good idea

  • @The1clanmw3
    @The1clanmw3 10 років тому

    Hi Fredrick. I have watched your videos and they have been very inspirational to me. I have only started detecting this year.
    If you get time could you put a video/link of what shovel you used to make your beach scoop. It looks great!
    Thanks again
    Stephen
    (Washington, England)

  • @tolgakarabulut8287
    @tolgakarabulut8287 2 роки тому

    Good morning and thank you for this valuable information and I have a question please exists on this . _( How many turns are in the grand mono coil _18 inch _ and wire diameter user (gpx 5000) _and how it is linked the wires in numbers? ...my respects

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  2 роки тому

      the thickness of wires and turns are to suit resistance of the coil only. Powerful magnetic fields can be created using one turn only, but the circuit will fail, burn out or not work well.

  • @northcuttsk9trainingcenter
    @northcuttsk9trainingcenter 10 років тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH I'VE BEEN WATEING FOR A VIDEO HOW TO MAKE A METAL DETECTOR,,,, YOUR GRATE ,,,,, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! :)

  • @chitollaban6695
    @chitollaban6695 4 роки тому

    Wow

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      The whole idea of using magnetic fields to find metal is impressive.

  • @user-en2dw7rt2z
    @user-en2dw7rt2z 5 років тому

    شكرا جزيلا

  • @wiggymccrackin8240
    @wiggymccrackin8240 3 роки тому

    Quick question...if I added more copper wire for the coil, would that allow me to get a stronger signal???? If not, what will adding extra wire do? And how would I get a stronger signal???

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  3 роки тому

      There is a limit what is optimal, but more importantly the whole coil can't weigh more than 300 grams or it becomes tiring to use after an hour or so

  • @goddessing
    @goddessing 10 років тому

    thanks for this!

  • @kawamoko75
    @kawamoko75 11 років тому +2

    Hi mate confuse on diy coil,how do I calculate coil turn on 0.25mm copper wire ,any instruction for the calculation

    • @jasonwitt8619
      @jasonwitt8619 5 років тому

      That is the same thing I'm trying to figure out. I have all the wire needed and the detector is an Garrett AT gold but I want to make a larger DD coil myself. How would I know how many turns to do on each side of the coil. Because each side has different size wire. One is 32 AWG Gauge wire and the other is 25 or 28 AWG Gauge wire?

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    thanks

  • @Pwata
    @Pwata 11 років тому

    I've seen parts 1 and 2, but I thought there would be other parts.
    I think its really cool videos.
    Thank you my friend.

  • @tipstricksss1453
    @tipstricksss1453 5 років тому

    How about making a coil to go inside of a boot for a stealth metal detector? That be pretty cool. Is there anyway to add gain to a small coil with more than one coil?

    • @tipstricksss1453
      @tipstricksss1453 5 років тому

      I thinking more of the yagi antenna design but putting that concept into a small coil, so on a yagi antenna you'd add more elements to get more gain so I was thinking maybe that might work with a small coil by adding more coils to get a more powerful coil.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому +1

      Nice idea but the coils would have to alternate ,i thinkl

  • @dolydoly3762
    @dolydoly3762 6 місяців тому

    Boss, please describe the materials used to make the matal detector... sorry boss, who knows, I can use it

  • @workinalday4351
    @workinalday4351 7 років тому

    Hello, I see that you added the .45 insulated wire, thank you for that. Can you tell us how many loops you made with the wire, and what is the diameter of the loop itself? Having the size of the loop and how many times you wrapped the wire around will be very helpful. Thanks again, great video.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      I used .5 at 22 turns and 8 inch diameter, but .45 at 25 turns and 9 inch with a slight elliptical shape should work better. however i found the hard part to be getting the the circuit to work.

    • @JosephMassimino
      @JosephMassimino 4 роки тому

      @@GoldfindersAu In the USA the wire comes in gauge, and the closest in mm in diameter was 53 gauge, which is ,49 circular Mils nominal. So when you say .45, I found nothing, so give the inductance of the coil, and that will be a good starting point as I can measure inductance.

  • @1evio1
    @1evio1 10 років тому

    loved your video, could you use a metal detector coil cover for your mold? you could fill it with your resin with the two end wires out then when the resin gets cured you could add clay to make a mold for the two brackets on top of your new coil mold and fill them with resin to hold your pole. Do you think that would work?

  • @rmarsh9997
    @rmarsh9997 5 років тому

    i wound 2 coils 6 and 7inch with very fine wire 28 to 30 gauge,, however, before finding this site I put 120 turns on each coil//will it still works?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому

      There is very little resistance so it shouldl not burn out the circuit. how well it works is interesting .My guess is that it will be too sensitive to the ground conditions.

  • @ORCdot
    @ORCdot 10 років тому

    well if u house the coil in a material that bends the upper part of the magnetic coil it may extend even more the bottom side of the magnetic coil, the side that points to earth.

  • @aminsalim5621
    @aminsalim5621 8 років тому

    Good morning and thank you for this valuable information, and I have a question please exists on this link . _ (How many turns are in the grand mono coil _18 inch _ and wire diameter user (gpx 4500)) _and how it is linked the wires in numbers? ....my respects.

  • @TelipatiEvolustions
    @TelipatiEvolustions 3 роки тому

    Capacitor at coil is most important

  • @أحمدالجوهرى-ص3ش
    @أحمدالجوهرى-ص3ش 5 років тому +1

    how long under ground it can detect gold

    • @goldfinderspragmaticvideos.
      @goldfinderspragmaticvideos. 5 років тому

      Like most mid range Pulse Induction Metal Detectors, it will detect a can at 12 inches in the most difficult salt and mineralisation,- a Gold ring at 8 inches max.
      The really expensive Metal Detectors made in USA like the Whites TDI now days will double that performance.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому

      Even then the coil needs to be much larger.

  • @beritkruger2046
    @beritkruger2046 10 років тому

    Good job

  • @Albert_Riseal
    @Albert_Riseal 10 років тому +1

    My question is: what are the most accurate or perceptive materials for a high quality coil based on small gold nuggets in depth detectors?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому +2

      Pulse induction detectors return signal is designed to ignore anything non metal
      but that question is very interesting

    • @robinrwilsonsauls
      @robinrwilsonsauls 9 років тому

      Frederick Barnes I am trying to fully grasp how and what is necessary to find deep, or wide. Using a Iron Rod boosts the Magnetic field-so; could it be that by placing small wrapped rods in various places could boost-and eliminate needs of adding coils?

  • @KASHEDS
    @KASHEDS 11 років тому

    what kind of detector do you have also? what do you recommend for someone new to the hobby? (Answer both plz thanks)

  • @Terrazocultor
    @Terrazocultor 9 років тому

    Hello, good job, but... What's the coil diameter? (not the wire diameter but the coil) Thanks!

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    i used 30 winds- i tried 350 to 400 nm or inductance from multimeter, but found no gain- let me know what you discover

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    There is enough info to make a pi detector
    i have tried to make it simple, - but it is quite a challange

  • @onestepza
    @onestepza 11 років тому

    Hello Mate. My name is Chang. nice to meet you. I love your videos also Explanations.and the thing that i like so much is where you went for prospecting. i have seen so many people go prospecting where short vegetation growth. but you went to jungle and got some nuggets. one question what do you thing about boddington?. should i go for prospecting? thank

  • @eddiegorden
    @eddiegorden 10 років тому

    Frederick, thanks for the videos you have posted and all the information. I am interested in building a detector, but would like to find a source to get a board already built. In other words I would like to get a kit that basically have to assemble. Do you have any suggestions?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      I have considerd this and concluded that they take me too long to get the board to work 100 percent and they fail with the slightest mistake.
      my brother is more tec savy than me and he can get them to perform, but he wont help me anymore.
      so yes it is a tricky project but they can perform well in salty environments and low mineralisation

  • @pirusyasayesh5178
    @pirusyasayesh5178 2 роки тому

    Hello.
    Please how to make PCB board this metal detector ?!

  • @ChristopherJones16
    @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

    At 14:26 you said you "used hot melt glue and carved _____ stuck on to the bottom of the bucket" what did you say there? Timber? Just wondering how you were able to carve deep slots in the bucket for the bracket when te bottom of the bucket doesn't seem that thick. So I'm guessing you cut two rectangular holes and then created some kind of cavity to attach to those holes so the melted plastic has somewhere to go.
    For the hole for the cable. You said to use silicone. Not sure what you mean there but wouldn't using like a pen case in that hole suffice for when you pour the plastic into the mold? That is if the pen case too is non-stick like the bucket plastic.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      +christopher jones There are many ways to skin a cat so to speak.

    • @ChristopherJones16
      @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes true but yours came out beautifully.

  • @omidabedini1126
    @omidabedini1126 5 років тому

    Hello.I have a question , how can I build a metal detector with at least 3 or 4 meters range sensivity? Thanks

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому

      Good question... might have to use ground penetrating radar.

    • @omidabedini1126
      @omidabedini1126 5 років тому

      @@GoldfindersAu can I build it by my own?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому +1

      Need experience or money to learn from mistakes...There are many things that can go wrong.

    • @omidabedini1126
      @omidabedini1126 5 років тому +1

      @@GoldfindersAu such beautiful sentens.thanks for spending time for me.be succesful.

  • @MrAndreapas79
    @MrAndreapas79 4 роки тому

    What kind of cable do u suggest to connect coil to MD pulse induction?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      Only the manufactures know that answer. Pulse induction Detectors are designed to be very sensitive so i think a faraday shielded cable would work best.

  • @JosephMassimino
    @JosephMassimino 4 роки тому

    When you mention .45 insulated wire for the coil, what is the .45, is that millimeters? Can you change that to gauge?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      Doesn't matter,- This detector is very simple. Thicker wire will damage the circuit.

  • @kenny444tourist4
    @kenny444tourist4 9 років тому

    Could I ask please when you were winding coils for the Surf PI 1.2, did you try stranded wire, thank you.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      Kenny444 Tourist Look up how to build a surf pi 1.2 pulse induction metal detector as it shows a more suitable coil

    • @kenny444tourist4
      @kenny444tourist4 9 років тому

      Thank you, very greatful and always viewing you great videos.

  • @kawamoko75
    @kawamoko75 11 років тому

    Good day mate! I used 0.25 copper wire with 20 turns on my 9.5 inch coil ,it can oily detect 3inch bellow,any tips to increase depth?

  • @OG96932
    @OG96932 10 років тому

    thanx for your reply, also what the size of the coil, i also am playing with the surf 1.2 and all mine does it detects iron, gold is very weak and can hardly be heard, ive made a coil 25 wide and used 21 turns and im also using .5, and ive insulated it with foil, and electrical tape.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      i am not an expert but i can tel you to be careful with the crcuit as it is easily damaged.and i dont know how to fault find
      try 20cm wide,- and iron is always first on the pi list.- you should get 25cm on a small ring

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      Frederick Barnes look online for how to make the surf pi 2.1.the coil used there is better for salt and normal ground.

    • @crobulari2328
      @crobulari2328 10 років тому

      Hi, Do NOT cover your coil with foil. This idea was used by some manufacturers for their BFO machines as a Faraday shield. Not a complete shield but with a say 10mm gap in it and connected to 0V or ground. This is not required and must not be fitted to a PI coil. Not in my book anyway.

    • @greggpearson2785
      @greggpearson2785 9 років тому

      Crobular I I tried the Faraday shield on my PI before setting in fibreglass. Didn't do a thing on mine, hehe excuse the pun.

  • @greggpearson2785
    @greggpearson2785 9 років тому

    Hey Frederick, in this video when you tested the loop you used 4 batteries.
    In part 1 when you make the housing etc you have 2 x 3 battery packs??
    What were the voltages of the 2 x 3 batteries?
    Are you sure that loop is 11 inch or 28 cm? I cant find a painters bucket that large the largest I found was 10 inch or 25.5 cm.
    Great videos by the way. You have made me want to make the Surf PI as well.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      Gregg Pearson Double up on power, not volts. dont excede the 13 volts from li ion batteries.Around 8 inch mark for round coil is great for most applications

    • @greggpearson2785
      @greggpearson2785 9 років тому

      Frederick Barnes Thanks for the info, I noticed in your latest batch of videos you've stopped using the Surf PI?? or is it because you tried it under water when it leaked, did it not work after that?
      Hope you have a great New Year and thanks again for the videos.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      Gregg Pearson the surf pi dosent work at all on the goldfields.

  • @OkwuPaddy
    @OkwuPaddy 4 роки тому +1

    nice video,, please is possible to build one that can detect up to 2.5m?? thanks

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      No.- The only very elite can. Minelab Build Detectors that can.

    • @OkwuPaddy
      @OkwuPaddy 4 роки тому

      @@GoldfindersAu ok,, thanks for the quick response

  • @herauthon
    @herauthon 5 років тому

    what about multiple rings - with different diameters ( 11" and up ? )

  • @rongill8713
    @rongill8713 9 років тому +1

    Hi Fredrick
    Can the Baracuda PI Board be modified and set up for the Double D coil?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

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      or manual ground balance would mean that it would work well in goldfield areas.
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    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      Ron Gill i think so,- but i wouldnt know how

  • @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff
    @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff 11 років тому

    this is really cool but i don't think i could pull it off so i think ill just keep using my x-terra 705

  • @kevinjordan8974
    @kevinjordan8974 10 років тому

    thanks for an interesting video, would it be possible if you could tell us which board you used or would recommend from silverdog boards,, thanks again

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      You can use any of silverdogs board. just be aware that the are tricky

  • @worldwidemetaldetecting8034
    @worldwidemetaldetecting8034 10 років тому

    do u think its possible to make a coil for a Deeptech Vista Gold. do u think i will get more depth too. one i use is 11"7 only...

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому +1

      More depth on larger items with larger coil

    • @worldwidemetaldetecting8034
      @worldwidemetaldetecting8034 10 років тому

      Frederick Barnes will it not make smaller items more depth? as some upgraded larger coils on machines in the past have gave more depth on smaller objects, do u think its possible to make a great bigger coil for the vista gold?

    • @crobulari2328
      @crobulari2328 10 років тому

      Correct Mr. Barnes. Everybody remember that the field generated drops of with distance by inverse square law. Look it up.

  • @ralphroc
    @ralphroc 9 років тому

    Hi, I just built a Surf P.I. v1.2. When I go to shield my coil with aluminum foil, as you did, I get no audible response from the speaker. I do however hear a buzzing sound coming from the coil itself. A bit odd/scary. Have you (or anyone) ran into this issue, or know how to fix it (besides removing the aluminum foil)?
    Thanks! & Thanks for all of the great videos

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      +ralphroc No , only be careful as so many things can go wrong. Congrats the surf pi is a very dificult project

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes Too much puts the circuit into overload, same for other metal around

    • @ralphroc
      @ralphroc 9 років тому

      Thanks for the reply Frederick, and thanks for the compliment. It did take a lot of trial and error! I'll try some thinner foil. I've currently got my ~8 inch coil detecting just over 6 inches. Trying to get a little deeper. Took a ton of tuning, I thought it was broken at first, but it seriously took 20+ turns on each dial before it got a signal

    • @ChristopherJones16
      @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

      What's a surf pi? A metal detector? Or is that like a raspberry pi board?

    • @ralphroc
      @ralphroc 9 років тому

      It's a Pulse Induction circuit, search "surf P.I." on google and you'll find the maker selling out of Europe. It's basically a kit for building the brains of a metal detector, and then you need to build your coil, etc like Frederick's video. It's a tough circuit to build, minimal instructions, and a lot of small soldering to do, but if you can make it, you'll have a $1,000+ detector for a fraction of the cost ($150-200)

  • @ORCdot
    @ORCdot 10 років тому

    u should use allot of more wire with smaller gauge wire, and maybe increase the voltage, that way im just guessing without any bases... u may get better performance

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      .point 4 with more turns good idea
      i was just worried about the wire absorbing the power rather than turning it to magnet fields.

    • @ORCdot
      @ORCdot 10 років тому

      Frederick Barnes i based that comment in work of a guy named Joseph Newman he had a giant spinning magnet powered by allot of 9v bat in series, high voltage and from what i understood of his work, the more wire u have of smaller gauge, more u can increase the voltage and bigger is the magnetic field. i'm not sure if i got the thing right.

  • @jodicharlieway1023
    @jodicharlieway1023 8 років тому

    I love how you keep saying "its just a simple matter of..." Sometimes thats all someone needs to hear to absorb the info

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      +Jodi W Thanks , its not easy making simple from very complicated

    • @cojimjerab7803
      @cojimjerab7803 8 років тому

      lol i know right

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      - I think i say that too often

  • @1evio1
    @1evio1 10 років тому +1

    can you tell me about your beach shovel I could use one like that thank you

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому

      cut from cyclone plastic shovel see website at end of video for instructions

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    See part 1

  • @crosshairscarpentry7375
    @crosshairscarpentry7375 5 років тому

    Can the diy coil be made for any detector? If so is there any snags I might run into?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      No, they are all specially made to suit otherwise it will damage the circuit.

  • @estvanestvan3390
    @estvanestvan3390 7 років тому +1

    ما هو البعد الفعلى للجهاز , ? what is the deeper range

  • @tvsinesperanto7446
    @tvsinesperanto7446 8 років тому

    Is there any reason that you cannot purchase a professionally made detector loop and use that instead of making your own? Is there anything about the electronics or any other parts that would make that a problem?
    The casting, etc. seems like a huge hassle to me. I'm confident with the electronics and the shaft/handle/etc. but the casting, while I'm sure I could manage it eventually, seems like a hell of a lot of work.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      It is very challenging,- but at the same time rewarding,- as strange as that seams

    • @tvsinesperanto7446
      @tvsinesperanto7446 8 років тому

      Frederick Barnes Actually, after pricing professional coils, I am reconsidering making my own. Most largish coils are $300+. Way too much.
      Hassle or not, I'm going to need to mold my own. Is there any reason why I could not use a small diameter (say 18-20mm) flexible PVC pipe filled with araldite or hot glue to make a circular enclosure for the coil and then glue some braces in a + pattern up/down and side/side to it in order to keep the geometry from distorting and to provide a mounting point for the pole?
      Or, how about cutting off all but the bottom 10-15mm of a 300mm diameter plastic bucket, placing the coil into the shallow "dish" that results, placing the coil and then just drenching the entire thing with hot glue, araldite, or some similar waterproof adhesive?
      Oh, I see that that is exactly what you have done. Is it compulsory to mold the mounts and cut out areas in one piece or can you simply glue them to the coil enclosure later?
      Apart from being light, waterproof & rigid is there anything else that needs to be considered?
      On a related note, how do you prevent water, dirt and/or sand from getting in via the hole left for the plug connecting the coil to the cable? Seems like an obvious point of intrusion.
      Thanks.

    • @tvsinesperanto7446
      @tvsinesperanto7446 8 років тому

      Oh I almost forgot, what are you using to cast the coil enclosure? Is it proper molding material as used by artists/sculptors, etc. or are you just using large quantities of araldite or something?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      araldite is best cos it wont shatter

    • @tvsinesperanto7446
      @tvsinesperanto7446 8 років тому

      Holy crap, really? How much did you have to use? That's a hell of a lot of araldite.
      Do you think casting material would work instead, for example this stuff:
      www.bunnings.com.au/diggers-500g-cast-and-embedding-resin_p1874117
      Or is all casting material prone to shattering?

  • @kenny444tourist4
    @kenny444tourist4 10 років тому

    More. buy a none working coil, cut the bottom out, build coil in top and use a cover as a base. :-)

  • @worldwidemetaldetecting8034
    @worldwidemetaldetecting8034 10 років тому

    i was just curious, because there isnt many coil's for my metal detector as i need a big one, is it possible to use a same KHZ coil as the machine, aslong i transform the coil connector anyone?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  10 років тому +1

      I dont know but i dont like your chances of unwinding a specialy made coil
      it in theory should work with new same length same size wire and less turns larger diameter
      tip-By broken one and reverse engineer it
      remember you loose sensitivity on smaller objects if you do go bigger
      i am not an expert but

  • @michaelschmidt1280
    @michaelschmidt1280 6 років тому

    @Goldfinders At 2:35 you said you used a 11 inch or 28cm coil but later in the comments you told @Gregg Pearson "Around 8 inch mark for round coil is great for most applications" is that because you distorted it to a elliptical shape? Thank you

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      Exactly Right. Only slightly elliptical shape will give you the same sensitivity as a 8 but the sweep of a 11 in, but it also depends on many other factors.

    • @michaelschmidt1280
      @michaelschmidt1280 6 років тому

      Thank you for the reply, really appreciate your videos. Working on assembling a rev-a now. Did you have to change the R1 resistor for this coil? How many turns did you use 20-22?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      22 turns is better because i used .5 instead of .45 .using wrong wire can burn out the circuit. i am sure that there are many ways to improve on my work.

    • @michaelschmidt1280
      @michaelschmidt1280 6 років тому

      Awesome again thank you so much for the reply. I am also using .51 or 24 age wire but still have to test it before connecting. Did you have to change the 330R 2 watt resistor for this cool?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      No the kit works pretty well with the parts supplied. getting it to work without any mistakes was not easy.

  • @my.budgies
    @my.budgies 8 років тому

    good

  • @Pwata
    @Pwata 11 років тому

    Have others part (part3; part4...) ?
    Thanks
    Greetings from Brazil.

  • @dresoul5600
    @dresoul5600 7 років тому

    Ingenious! Quick question, is it advisable to waterproof my stock coil with a rubber liquid spray such as Perma-Seal?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      No , Dirt will stick to it. Usually the only part that lets water in is where the wire comes out ,but if you damage a stock coil you will most likely have to buy a new one.

    • @JosephMassimino
      @JosephMassimino 4 роки тому

      Also, if you get rubber between the wires, it will add capacitance to the coil, and may not work as you want as a detector.

    • @gordonthompson8634
      @gordonthompson8634 2 роки тому

      use yacht varnish

  • @LordEvilSeph
    @LordEvilSeph 10 років тому

    Can you give us a link of the metal detector circuit if you are not allowed to show us.
    Thanks.

    • @greggpearson2785
      @greggpearson2785 9 років тому

      Go to this web site, where you can buy the Surf PI they show you the scematic as well as the parts list.
      www.silverdog.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=76

  • @samommar
    @samommar 7 років тому

    I have questions please?
    what is the best for wide range
    thik coil or thin coil?
    or what is reason for a wide range and deabth?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      Thin and light is best,- no more than 300 grams 8 diameter works best on coin size objects.

    • @samommar
      @samommar 7 років тому

      Does it work good with the rocks?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      Better than most

    • @samommar
      @samommar 7 років тому

      Thanks

  • @jasonwitt8619
    @jasonwitt8619 5 років тому

    What is the best kind of wire to use, is it magnetic wire or ??

  • @bolan01lokako30
    @bolan01lokako30 6 років тому

    i have damage coil of nokta métal détecteur what can i do please???

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      Glue it or solder any broken wires. What part is damaged?

  • @DeeegerD
    @DeeegerD 10 років тому

    I have found that the best coil is made with a generous application of paypal ;)

  • @theguardianss11
    @theguardianss11 10 років тому

    how many times did you wrap the wire around?

  • @OG96932
    @OG96932 10 років тому

    how much turns did you use for you coil and how what is the width

  • @stuartoneill2663
    @stuartoneill2663 5 років тому

    The more wire you use the stronger the detecting ?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому

      The coil becomes heavy, and no better results

  • @craigfoulds8657
    @craigfoulds8657 8 років тому

    Could I buy a Minelab X-terra 6" or 10 x 5" coil on ebay and then build the rest?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      Coils are matched to the circuit, chances are it will destroy the circuit or not work well. There is a possibility that it will work well,- but the circuit is tricky to build or repair

  • @natanaelclementino4794
    @natanaelclementino4794 6 років тому

    hello what's the best wire to use

  • @caifanesdelaaalaz8529
    @caifanesdelaaalaz8529 4 роки тому +1

    all of the above. i don't know the answear yet...

  • @mahmoudtaha7752
    @mahmoudtaha7752 7 років тому

    where is part 1 please ?
    dont find it ....can you help please !!!! thankful

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/4qmBDe7CoeQ/v-deo.html

  • @briandelanis7348
    @briandelanis7348 8 років тому

    Is there a factory metal detector that you would consider similar to yours?

  • @user-pt3jj5nq6m
    @user-pt3jj5nq6m 9 років тому

    how much turns did you use for you coil and how what is the width thank you

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      احمد عبد العاطى i used 22 turns with .5 insulated copper wire 8 in diameter. but you can use .45 so long as you dont use too little as the resistance can damage the circuit

    • @user-pt3jj5nq6m
      @user-pt3jj5nq6m 9 років тому

      Frederick Barnes Hello Mister Frederick first thank you for Alrdaly my question and secondly Aezrny errors in the language because I unto thee by Google Translate and I hope to visit us in our city Alascndar and see the beautiful beaches Alascndar please Sidi I want to know what is the perimeter SEARCH COILS and you very much

    • @robinrwilsonsauls
      @robinrwilsonsauls 9 років тому

      Frederick Barnes If you went in and out of the nails-as you were making your coil-would that distort your signal-and for the last few rounds could you rope the copper around the circle? In Wires/Cords the signal is boosted by going around the strands-that is why I was asking.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому +1

      Robin Sauls i will try that in my next experiment

  • @frankm9328
    @frankm9328 6 років тому

    Hello! How is wire gauge? And how many turn you do? Thank you :)

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому +1

      .45 wire 22 turns is close to being right. i used .5 to save time.. not enough wire will burn out the board however

    • @frankm9328
      @frankm9328 6 років тому

      Thank you!

  • @luisbezerrak6727
    @luisbezerrak6727 4 роки тому

    What frequency is that home made?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      I don't know. The original designer would know (Anchor Electronics in uk) but they have moved on

  • @GPCTM
    @GPCTM 5 років тому

    what if the coil was made of Ag (silver) wire instead of Cu (copper)?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  5 років тому +1

      Very little energy loss through the coil and with a more efficient battery life i think.

  • @karlatiller-barclay1965
    @karlatiller-barclay1965 11 років тому

    wondefful

  • @kenny444tourist4
    @kenny444tourist4 10 років тому +1

    Build a coil in a coil cover?

  • @humnpwr
    @humnpwr 6 років тому

    I was enjoying your video until the quiz

  • @DarkBearChan
    @DarkBearChan 7 років тому

    YAY got it right
    :D

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  7 років тому +1

      They are designed to challenge and trick you

  • @ChristopherJones16
    @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

    I'm new to detectors but is this what is called a bho type detector or is P.I. Different than bho? Also if they're different which in your opinion is better. I can google this but ill just get companies biased reviews mostly. I like to get my info straight from the birds mouth.

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому +1

      +christopher jones
      Pulse induction is one of the, or if not the best latest
      design in metal detectors, and will work great where all others have trouble. Especially
      salt and mineralised ground.

    • @ChristopherJones16
      @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes thank you for informing me. So this isn't BHO then. See good thing I asked. This could've taken me days in forums to find out. I was about to parts to build the bho detector from watching a video today. So glad I found your video before I did. I really interested in building one of these.
      Are the hobby detectors like the fisher f22 P.I. as well do you know off hand?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому +1

      Fisher make very very good detectors
      i dont know BHO detectors
      i know the beat frequency osilator detector was one of the first ever built

    • @ChristopherJones16
      @ChristopherJones16 9 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes whoops bfo is what I meant.

    • @wetheprimitives9184
      @wetheprimitives9184 7 років тому

      Frederick Barnes if i use thicker coil my detector will be better?

  • @ondrejzeleny_
    @ondrejzeleny_ 11 років тому

    can you post there scheme with discriptions ? i need i i want to make detector like you

  • @hyovlogs9809
    @hyovlogs9809 4 роки тому

    Can you make a deep seeking metal detector

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  4 роки тому

      Only the some manufactures have that knowledge and capability

  • @GoldfindersAu
    @GoldfindersAu  11 років тому

    need maps of old timers gold diggings

  • @hjsdivinehands7117
    @hjsdivinehands7117 6 років тому

    Will a 45 awg still work for coil wire

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      I think so....never tried it

    • @hjsdivinehands7117
      @hjsdivinehands7117 6 років тому

      Do you have a idea on how many turns it will take for the same size coil you made

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  6 років тому

      I found that 22 works best but i didn't use the proper testing equipment.

  • @Matthijs309
    @Matthijs309 9 років тому

    .45 wire, is this awg, mm, mm^2, inch? Can you elaborate? :) Thanks in advance

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  9 років тому

      +Matthijs309 Less than half a milimeter in width

    • @Matthijs309
      @Matthijs309 9 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes tnx mate! :) I'm enjoying your vids

    • @workaholic7270
      @workaholic7270 8 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes What kind of wire did you use? Was it enamel coated or standard insulated?

    • @GoldfindersAu
      @GoldfindersAu  8 років тому

      Enamel is thiner, so the field passes through easier, -well that is the theory

    • @workaholic7270
      @workaholic7270 8 років тому

      +Frederick Barnes thank you