what is the best pi metal detector

[imperator]

Hi all

What is the best PI metal detector for build my self ?

[kt315]

the best is still not offered SORRY - all only begin!

[Unregistered]

The best is one with which tons of gold were discovered.
This is plain truth - not a joke. Think about that.

[PhilBarnes]

I have built several Hammerhead detectors and recommend them. Plans are in this forum.

[Unregistered]

I have built several Hammerhead detectors and recommend them. Plans are in this forum.

thank's PhilBarnes
are hamerhead detector beter than miner-4

best regards

[PhilBarnes]

I am not familiar with Miner-4.

[kuraja]

Make yourself a Surfmaster PI. You won't regret! If you hunt on the beach it is superb, also easy to DIY. I tried and it worked! Au, Al, Ag, Fe,...it detects all...but keep in mind that PI have NO discrimination. Again they are deep on the beach for example, but somewhere else...use a VLF, IB it saves a lot of time.
PI detectors are fast, deep, easy pinpoint, waste a lot of battery dig trash....but when you make any kind of device keep in mind:
1. You clean PCB after soldering from flux residue,
2. You clean the TIP of the solderig iron with wet sponge,
3. Use small tolerance components, resistors (1%) capacitors (5%)
4. Take your time winding the coil, count!, and always shield the thing leaving a small gap in coil. (people usualy screw up this at VLF,IB cos they place it at the wrong side!!!! No one here gave an opinion on the placement of the Al shield...but it is a major one! )

And the last advice I can give is BE PATIENT AND MEASURE EVERYTHING!
The truth is always in front of your nose!