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Title: Pinpoint Probe Post by: waltonbasinman on April 20, 2009, 06:22:49 PM Well it seems everyone else has them so its time to take the plunge. Which is the best for the money Pinpoint Probe or are they much of a muchness as they say.
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: hedgehog on April 20, 2009, 06:39:47 PM Think this is the most up to date one Paul, looks well made too! Plus it's at your favourite suppliers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq83_DCLYLY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq83_DCLYLY) Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: DIGGA on April 20, 2009, 06:47:07 PM WOW THIS LOOKS TO BA A GREAT BIT OF KIT
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: waltonbasinman on April 20, 2009, 07:00:55 PM It is not for detecting its for the sofas at home after me daughters been through me pockets.
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Jeffc on April 21, 2009, 11:05:46 AM Not cheap but I got one for Christmas and I have been using it regularly. Shows exactly where the object is and how close (by vibration rate). Great for when the ground is stony and you have to dig carefully - saves a lot of unnecessary digging and possible damage. Wouldn't be without it now!
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Yankee on April 21, 2009, 11:19:11 AM This is the one I use it beats the pants off the Garret! This model shown here will get a reading on a U.S. dime at 6 inches! The Garret about 3 inches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEffmfzN8pc&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEffmfzN8pc&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Yankee on April 21, 2009, 11:26:13 AM Here is a side by side comparison between the Garret and the pistol in use ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK4ujXzGQmM&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK4ujXzGQmM&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: mole on April 21, 2009, 01:06:06 PM The pistol probe is a very handy piece of kit being a metal detector in it,s own right for example searching the crevices in rocks inland and on the sea coast and other awkward to get at places ::) ::) mole
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Yankee on April 21, 2009, 01:27:22 PM The pistol is a FULL POWER pulse detector. The circuits in it are the same ones used in a full size metal detector and just as powerful. You can adjust the sensitivity up or down as your needs change. You dont have to dig the tip in the dirt ether this saves any damage from happening to the probe itself. It is by far the most useful probe on the market today!. You can also adjust the frequency of this unit so it wont interfere with your detector.
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: ancientpat on April 21, 2009, 03:09:36 PM Hi Yankee,
Looks a fantastic machine, How Much !! It would be great in rocks on the beach, I have always used PI's for beach detecting for the deepest finds. Pat. ;) ;) Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Richy on April 21, 2009, 07:51:17 PM I use the Garrett probe, brilliant bit of kit. No tuning, no messing, just press the on button and away you go. :)
Richy. Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Jonola (Jon) on May 04, 2009, 07:28:22 PM Looks like I'll take the plunge on a Garrett. Anyone know of any deals on at the moment? Yes, I am a skinflint!
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: PHIL YNYSBOETH on May 04, 2009, 08:12:02 PM lol jon your like me i love a bargin.
try ebay and dont be afraid of buying from the USA big savings to be had all the best Phil Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: proconsul on May 04, 2009, 10:09:21 PM My probe is currently in bits on my desk as I took it apart to see how it works - as you do. As members were interested in a DIY probe they could make themselves I thought I'd see if I could construct one.
My bought probe has a very simple circuit based around a single chip called a proximity detector. It shouldn't be hard to create my own circuit to match or exceed the performance of the commercial probes. I'm also experimenting with a probe circuit based upon a PIC microprocessor. Hopefully I'll be able to upload a circuit diagram and/or even a DetectingWales.com probe kit at some stage in the near future. Geoff Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on May 04, 2009, 10:12:05 PM Geoff , will you make me a sonic screwdrivder please
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: DIGGA on May 04, 2009, 11:06:01 PM never tried one yet still waiting for mine to arrive
Title: Re: Pinpoint Probe Post by: PHIL YNYSBOETH on May 05, 2009, 05:24:50 AM I know a lot of detectorists that got them but dont use them.
when you get used to using one youll wonder how you ever coped with out it . all the best Phil |