X-coils For The GPX 6000 - Information Repository

[phrunt]

I was pretty excited about this one so I couldn't resist posting the video of it, it's a 12x6" prototype test coil being used on the GPX 6000 to find gold, it found 3 bits on it's first run.  This was one of my favourite coils on the older model GPX and if I end up with the new GPX it will be a size I'd have to have.  It's long sensitive nose was great getting up between the rocks I regularly hunt in.  This is purely for information for those interested in following the progress of the coils.

These coils are not being sold by them yet, it's in a testing stage and they will require an adapter which involves removing a chip from the original coil.

You'll see in the photo the adapter inline on the coil cable which has the chip in it that was removed from the standard mono coil.

And the video

The 3 bits of gold found while testing it.

The one to the left was the one found in the video.

[Steve Herschbach]

Ok, I’m going to step in directly here and ask that there is no discussion of adapters, and the issues that can be caused by cutting and modifying things. A Minelab coil needs to be cut open, and the security chip extracted, an inline adapter made, and the coil patched. Then the adapter can be used with both the original Minelab coil, and any x coils. If this sounds a bit tricky - it is. If done wrong severe damage to the detector may result.

I’m pretty sure we all get that now, and it simply runs these threads off the rails when it comes up. Warning, warning, Will Robinson, doing this stuff may cause issues! Could blow up your GPX with no warranty coverage, and lots of out of pocket to repair. Or may simply result in erratic and unpredictable performance issues of a more subtle sort. Coils might work great in some ground, and not in other ground. Buyer beware.

OK, with that out of the way, let’s focus on what these coils can do in a more positive fashion. I like hearing about even if I’m unlikely to ever go the adapter route myself. I know others are interested also, and the whole point of the forum is information people want. Consider this post the official disclaimer for the thread in that regard. I’ll delete anything further as regards all that if it comes up in this thread. Thanks.

[Steve Herschbach]

I’m assuming this is not you testing the coil Simon, just you passing info on - correct?

[phrunt]

Yes, that wasn't me, just passing on the information, the 12x6" coil and gold finds are the X-coils manufacturers testing the coil out.  If it was me I'd be jumping for joy though, firstly it would mean I own a GPX 6000 and secondly it would mean I've got the 12x6" coil to use on it 😛

What I will do from now on is any information I get about these new GPX 6000 X-coils I'll put them into this thread, that way it keeps it all consolidated and for those that are interested they can open this thread up and see what's happening, and for those not interested it's all contained in once place so they know where it is.

So here is the previous video of the first test coil being used, it's a 15x10"

Also, the adapter is a fairly tricky one compared to the GPZ coils, with the chip needing removed from the original coil to make it, fortunately for the Aussies the guy that's currently making everyone's GPZ adapters there has said he'd be interested in making the GPX adapters for people too, and X-coils are in discussions with him about this taking place in the future so that'll make it a lot easier for the Australians who want to use these coils.

[1515Art]

Cool, he makes really good unmentionables...

[araratgold]

I would like to see Minelab come to the party straight away and allow aftermarket coils to be made, with the required chips sold by Minelab.

Aftermarket coil makers have a long history of making coils that are far better than what Minelab is supplying as stock. Minelab need to embrace this, because coils will come whether they want them or not. 

As an aside, I see more and more people complaining about the PITA coil twisting problem on the 6K, with some even resorting to sourcing carbon shafts and building their own lower stems, complete with locking pins ! Very poor for a detector costing 8K !

Rick

[Steve Herschbach]

Give it a rest Rick. Off topic for starters with the rod thing. But beyond that, there is a line between criticism, and simply being a troll. You have crossed it. You have made it clear since day one you have no interest in owning a 6000, yet have missed no opportunity to criticize a detector you don’t own. It’s the only thing you’ve posted about all summer. It’s a poor look, especially as most owners actually like the machine. So let users speak for themselves, and quit with the trolling. I’d give the same speech to anyone hanging out on threads about a detector they don’t own, and relentlessly attacking it. It’s the definition of trolling, and won’t be tolerated from anyone.

However, I totally agree with you about Minelab allowing others to build 6000 coils. It’s been reported that Coiltek will be doing just that.

Let’s keep this thread on topic, which is x coil, not 6000 rods. I’ve started a separate thread about the 6K rod issue for owners, who actually know what they are talking about, to weigh in on the subject.

[phrunt]

Here is a video of the 12x6" coil finding a little nugget, it's very windy there at the moment, I think he does very well to recover this with one hand while filming with the other..... I doubt I would be capable of doing that, I always put my phone down to recover it 🙂

They're currently working on an even smaller size coil so I will hopefully have a video of that one being tested soon.

[Steve Herschbach]

Coiltek responded on this thread that they are indeed making GPX 6000 coils. I moved the post and all the ones that responded to a new thread. Please go thereto talk Coiltek, and stay on this thread for X Coil.

 

[phrunt]

X-coils are currently working hard on making and testing various models of coils.  They've now competed an 8" Coil which is working very well.  This one would be one I would have to have for the 6000 as I love this coil on my GPZ, it's really one of my favourite coils, the other being the 15" Concentric although I'm not sure if we will see Concentric coils on the GPX, who knows...... 🙂

Here is a video of it being used.

And here is it next to it's 11" coil that went through open heart surgery to allow the X-coils to live 🙂

Things are progressing well for them and another size that I would desperately want is currently being made but until it's tested and verified as a good working size that's kept under wraps.