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    Need one if anyone out there has a source or link!

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    Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 Schematic

    Hello Homefire , This model will take some time to find a schematic. Over the years , I have only seen some Bounty Hunter "Big-Bud Pro" schematics posted. Yes , It would be nice to have a schematic because the Red-Baron series of detector's , used a "Reverse Discrimination Circuit " . If I remember correct they made 3 or 4 Red Baron Model's ???So hopefully Someone on this Forum that owns a Red Baron may be able to help you with your important search............Take care .......Eugene

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    • #3
      "If I remember correct they made 3 or 4 Red Baron Model's"

      RB3, RB5, RB7, RB7D, RB10, RB12, Mini-RB... maybe more. I traced out the RB5 years ago, I think the hand-drawn schematics are on the forums somewhere. I never completed them or checked for errors, so they are as-is. Maybe one day I'll put them in CAD, but it's super-duper-low on the list.

      - Carl

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        Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 schematic

        Homefire , while your waiting , search the archives of this Forum . I did not know B.H. had manufactured that many Red Baron model's. If all the Schematics are found and posted here , then we would know all the differences , and all the improovement they tried to make year's ago.I have never owned one . All I read is they had excellent discrimination on deep target's........I will check the archives of Geotech also , since the "reverse discrimination design" got my attention !!!....Take care.....Eugene

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        • #5
          A friend in Australia has one doing the dead bug! Thought I could try to help him out! Meter Pegs when he powers it up! Thank you all!

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          • #6
            Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 schematic

            Homefire , I searched for hours , still no luck !! If you can get a crystal-clear photo of the circuit board and identify where the two meter wires are on the circuit board , we might be able to guide you a little on a troubleshooting procedure. Having a schematic is Great !!! And this detector goes back to maybe 1978 ???? In reality , with Metal Detectors , maybe only 10 to 15% of all Metal Detectors manufactured have a public schematic posted !!!! Anyway , do not throw that detector away , It is becoming a Classic-Collectable . If you are experienced , I believe you can repair that detector with just an ohmeter or DVM multi-meter. You have a short somewhere and I do not think it is a frequency issue , so oscilloscope is not necessary . But I always recommend to have one. I just have a 15 mhz Leader Oscilloscope which is old , almost as old as me , but in better shape , it had less whiskey but I love it and it has made some money for me over the years. Also check all your control switches/battery test. Check your search coiland cables ... And If you can , try to acquire that detector from your friend , and post some pictures here , or he is welcome to join Geotech and post the RB-7 photos himself !!!....................Take care................Eugene
            Last edited by amtech2005; 08-02-2008, 04:59 PM. Reason: info added

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            • #7
              He may ship the board and coil. He came up with a paper copy of the schematic some place. Hand Drawn...

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              • #8
                Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 schematic

                Homefire , Thank-You for the update on the Red Baron 7 , I am looking forward to your future postings and photos of this Classic Detector !!!! Take Care , Eugene

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                • #9
                  I received the schematic and Photo's from my freind in Australia!

                  Schematic is hand drawn and seems complete.

                  As per photo's He did not take one of the board I need to check.

                  I suspect he has lost the 8 vdc legs to operate op amps.

                  I asked him to send the beast to me, but shipping to the USA is about $50.00 each way.

                  This is going to be wild!


                  I need to get photo's from him.

                  Convert to PAINT!

                  Mark test points for him.

                  Tell him what to look for.



                  He is clueless on electronics.

                  Can use a soldering Iron.

                  Sorta knows how to use a Meter.













                  Are there any members in Australia willing to fix it for him at a decent price?

                  Symptoms:

                  No Meter movement.

                  No Audio.

                  Battery Checks, A and B are Good.

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                    Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 schematic

                    Hello Homefire , nice photos but not clear . But your right , 1 circuit board is almost completely missing from photo's . Sounds like a 3 pin voltage regulator is open such as a LM7808 ...........Aloha from the Desert...........Eugene

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                    • #11
                      Power set up is a Zener and op amp ! No other regulator! That would be too easy!

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                      • #12
                        Bounty Hunter Red Baron 7 schematic

                        homefire , he can check for cold solder joints !! I bet there are a few. The machine is a "classic" but it is very old . There are a few Geotech members in Australia , and I am sure they have not read your post yet ...So wait a few days , if no respose then he can pay postage both ways for repair , or he can give it to you as a gift................bye........Eugene

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                        • #13
                          Hi all Just scored a red baron for 30 bucks. I'm in Australia. can someone send me a pic of the battery part of the circuit? and where it connects to the switch and to the board...........This is my best guess "+ and - 12 supply with zero volt common/ground"
                          +12 to red side of switch, -12 volts to purple side of switch and the common/ ground/ black to the circuit board where all the other black wires are soldered? Once I know that's correct I can start fault finding. but it looks like -ve half of the power supply is down

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                          • #14
                            What one do you have?

                            A friend down yonder gave me a schematic for it not long ago.

                            If you want it I have to Mail it to you.

                            I have no way to fax with reasable results or scan it.

                            I can try if you want!

                            It's a sorry coppy at best!

                            It's complete but of copy of the copy Quality!


                            A photo copy would work.

                            I need to mail it .

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                            • #15
                              Hi
                              If you have it in front of you I could call you maybe. it's just the power supply info I need
                              if OK please quick reply me with your home number
                              It would be HIGHLY appreciated

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