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Old 06-12-2008, 06:13 PM
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Default really cheap detector !

Saw this on YouTube and was blown away

YouTube - Turn a calculator into a metal detector
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:31 PM
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But, how good would this detector be?
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Seen that! There's another one that uses two cd disc above and below the calculator to focus the RF like a loop coil. What a Hoot!
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:34 PM
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Seems like it found the metal spoon..I would think it would work....Might have to experiment....Buster.........
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