Opening the Garrett AT PRO (control box). Video & photos
In the course of time, the Garrett AT PRO control box may lose its tight seal. If you don’t want to drown your machine, you should take care of it. Here’s a video: opening the Garrett AT PRO for control box repair. Plus, a photo report of the detector opened. Continue reading
Opening the Minelab E-Trac. Photo report: what’s inside
Here’s a photo report of opening the Minelab E-Trac: what’s inside the machine. The report was made not with the aim to repair – the owner decided to make his own changes to the detector’s build. It will be helpful for those going to open the Minelab E-Trac by themselves. Continue reading
Nokta Makro Racer coil bolt. I didn’t know that
It turns out that the Makro Racer armrest bolts are suitable for the detector coil as well. See the photo: an interchangeable bolt on the armrest and coil. Continue reading
It’s easy to 3D print a metal detector!
Why don’t manufacturers 3D print their machines as of yet? You think it’s expensive? The price of some detectors covers the cost of several 3D printers. So It’s not about the price tag is not really the point – the problem lies in the printing speed, it is not fast enough for mass production. But it’s just a matter of time, isn’t it? Still and all, metal detectors will be 3D printed. The question is who will print them… Odds are we shall get along without manufacturers’ help. Here’s an excellent example: a homemade 3D printed device. The unit is fully operational and yields finds! Continue reading
Opening the Fisher F5 (+video). Machine repair
They say if you supply your Fisher F5 with 20V, you’ll achieve the better performance from it (I don’t know for sure if it’s true)… How to open the F5? What kind of a processor does this machine have, and what is its weak point? See the photos (and video): opening and repair of the Fisher F5. Continue reading
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