Cell Phone On A Stick Detector Design

[Goldpick]

It is very frustrating and very hard to not sound like a broken record everytime this topic rears its ugly head, though we keep on keeping on in hope that US manufacturers will listen, cull their excessive detector line ups, and consolidate existing technology into a few new multi-use detectors to remain competitive and relevant to the market.  Why it is so hard to even come up with a selectable frequency detector to replace aging flagship models like the F75, T2 and AT Pro series is beyond me.

And that doesn't necessarily mean having to innovate with new tech or be in the form of a cell phone on a stick style detector which may take eons to develop, simply rework existing units into new weather/waterproof lightweight housings that offer the sorts of features that other manufacturers consider now to be standard offerings on their detector lineups.

The positive feedback from the Simplex+ so far from our European counterparts is proof that if you package existing tech into a new lightweight platform and market it at an attractive price, then it can be a recipe for a good financial success.

Sometimes I look at my trusty G2 and think of the possibilities if they were to rework it with a couple of extra frequencies, multi-tone options (including 99 tones with good modulation), with a refreshed weatherproof housing and maybe a boost mode for a bit more depth capability.  Probably just dreaming, though something that should be relatively easy to develop if the will is there, and if they are willing to listen to customer feedback.   

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I welcome!
 "Cell Phone On A Stick Detector Design"
This is the future of the georadars. When from the soil is removed with the help of a cheap sensor, and expensive decryption is carried out through a mobile phone online by subscription. With respect. 

[Chase Goldman]

35 minutes ago, yammy said:

Taking this one step further with literally putting your cellphone on a stick has anyone come across this Ukrainian start up, Air Metal Detectors?

Yes.  See this thread and this thread, and more recently this thread.

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It's all water... Phone, it doesn't matter. Even if the information output interface is implanted in the brain... 
The signal itself is important. Shape and once again the shape of the signal.  How the device handles harmonics. The math of signal processing.
Some manufacturers have to pay the bills ... 
They do it at the expense of those who do not know what the signal looks like. Manufacturers screw new wrappers to old, like mammoth, signal processing technologies. Twisting endless crutches.  For one purpose.... wait until they come up with something that will save them. Or until they retire.  See Root.... With respect. 

 

[Chip CT]

I just started this hobby and don’t have anywhere near the experience of many of the contributors on here but agree that some simple tweaks could make a big difference in ergonomics for the end user. Having the equinox 600 I immediately noticed the screen is in a neutral position to accommodate a left or right handed swing but seems like it should be able to be tilted so it creates a direct viewing angle same with the handle in general a ball and socket would allow for a little adjustment to find the sweet spot. And as for the counterweight it seems like it would be something that would be included and you add the weight you need. But for a beginner this seems like a pretty awesome machine otherwise.