This got me thinking about whether or not there were some DIY methods of building a detector which would cut the costs and lower the barriers to entry for the hobby (while still using high quality gear). Both detectors work well for their applications (BH tracker IV for land use, and the Tesoro Sand Shark for use at the beach and in salt water).Īnyways, back to the DIY metal detector topic…After purchasing my Sand Shark (for more than I wanted to spend), I noticed how small and relatively simple the circuitboard was.
As for gear now, I have a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV which I find is a very good detector for around $100 (I prefer it to the Fisher F2), and a Tesoro Sand Shark which I purchased off ebay for $425. I remember when I was young, my dad got me a metal detecting kit which piggybacked off an am/fm radio (I found nothing but soda cans and batteries in my backyard)…ever since then though, I was always interested in the hobby. Some such as the Minelab, Whites, and Tesoros go for around $400-600 used (and those are the base models)! Personally, an investment of that cost is nearing the edge of what im willing to spend. I think my only qualms with the hobby are the high prices for a capable metal detector. Its pretty entertaining, and I think everyone should give it a try. Ive recently been getting into metal detectors as a hobby for the past few months…Despite being for “old retired men” and nerds, metal detecting is fun to do with a friend, the family, or by yourself. This post will show you how to build your own metal detector from the Surf Pi 1.2 pulse induction kit.
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