Noah (FL)

Probably get one of the smaller coils at some point, but haveto say I’m blown away by how good the stock coil is in the trashy spots 

If they do come out with another model we probably won’t hear about it until its available for purchase.  They generally don’t do the pre release hype.   

Im glad that I learned on a Tesoro though.   Beep and dig machines definitely help get your ears tuned into whats going on.  Makes the step up to an ID and multi tone machine much easier.  

Edited......hold settings and options while powering detector on, continue to hold them until in. or cm is displayed 

Probably UPS, they don't seem to knock any longer, or even toot the horn !

If you find yourself bumping and moving it accidentally while hunting, take the knob off and put an o-ring on that fits the shaft snugly then reinstall the knob snug against the o-ring. Adds enough resistance to keep it from being easily misadjusted. I'm a klutz and was always bumping it on my Outlaw. 

1 hour ago, DukeBoxer said:

TabZilla, I watched all your videos about the mods you did, I especially like the waterproofing idea! Luckily I work somewhere where there are many many engineers and I have already talked to a couple about helping add the ground balance and sensitivity potentiometers. I just wish I could find a detailed how to with parts used and solder points and all that info. I'm sure these guys could figure it out easily but I like to be thorough and know exactly what needs to be done.

 

Steve, I hate reading someones problem and then at the end it says "Ok I fixed it" with no explanation. That defeats the purpose, I think, of having an informational forum. Anyway I've been out a couple of times with it and this thing is a coin shooters dream! I had it on max disc and was swinging pretty fast on a little slope at a park and every single repeatable, full tone hit I got was a coin! The obly thing now that I can't seem to get to work is the double beep next to metal

As far as the sensitivity and GB mods, a little google searching and combing through forum threads and you'll find enough info to get it done. 

As for the double beep next to playground/fence posts. All metal / minimum disc works the best.  Just take a dime and a small piece of jewelry with you to the park or metal fence post at home and test it out.  It is all about the sweep speed. 

Overview of the Compadre that i water proofed

Here’s a quick video of the coin check in action.  

Well done sir!

The other great part of the compadre is that it is the perfect specimen for tinkering. Just recently received all the parts to add gb and sensitivity controls to the face plate of mine. It already has a three way disc toggle that functions like the coin check on the Troy detectors.  Also have another that i water proofed. Its a fresh water jewelry magnet!

When switching between frequencies is it necessary to GB again or does the previous GB work for all 3 frequencies?

9 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

And for a $250 detector it probably does well. You do get something for the money spending a little more of it. 

Very well put sir. 

I dont have the high mineral to contend with in Florida. I am definitely impressed with its ability on tiny jewelry items though. I’ve found two sub 1/2 gram childs gold rings with it so far and a handful of gold stud earrings.  Both of the rings were 5-6” depth. 

The audio is also very good for the money.  Mixed metal tabs and canslaw have a very mushy sound compared to rings and coins. 

Doesnt hold a candle to my explorer2 on coins but on the tiny jewelry items its a beast. 

9 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

I received word today from Tesoro that my new Mojave was checked and no problems were found. They suggested that I needed a different model (with manual ground balance, etc. and more money) for the high mineralization in my area. The great folks at Serious Detecting are letting me return the Mojave for a full refund.

My old Cutlass II microMax was out performing the new Mojave by 2" to 3" inches on air and depth tests with much cleaner signal responses and way less chatter. So, instead of replacing the Cutlass II I will just keep it and continue to enjoy it.

Thats a bummer.  I thought they touted the Mojave as being made to deal with high mineral areas?

Still alot to be said for simple functionality and quality audio nuances.  Tesoros rarely disappoint

6 hours ago, MineBlab said:

The use of vibrate underwater might just preclude the use of headphones. Neat feature.

This idea probably just sold me on one of these!

Headphones are annoying in the water.

2 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

However, the 1/8” To 1/4” headphone adapter is not included, the source of my confusion.

 

Does the WM8 module have 1/4" jack?

The photo of the carton contents you posted shows two charging cables. 

It is on page 4 of the thread.

Great gold Steve and thanks for the information.

Did you by chance check any of these in the field modes?

If you can't comment  we all understand.

thanks for a great forum!   Noah

Our dirt in Florida isn't anywhere near that mineralized,  but my Mojave will hit the 8" coins in my test garden with the sensitivity set to max.  Their service is second to none though. So if something is wrong with the detector or coil they will definitely get it fixed.  Hope it performs well in your soil when returned .    Noah