Quest V80, V60 Coming Soon!!

[Digalicious]

It's odd that Andy has tested the detector for a few months, but didn't even mention the gyro in that write up.

Anyway,

I'm guessing that the ID stabilization is ID averaging. If I recall correctly, I think someone in this thread thought the same thing as well. I don't mean averaging as in "averaging the ID of two targets", but rather averaging as in, "a single complex target that gives multiple ID numbers, is then averaged to give one ID number.

If it does use a gyro for ID stabilization, then these two things come to mind:

1) There shouldn't be any need to use a moving mechanical device (a gyro) to stabilize the ID. It could be done much more easily and much more reliably with software. For example, a line of code can be written that basically says, "If three or four consecutive ID numbers are detected in 1/10th of a second, then average them and produce one ID.

2) Averaging the ID seems like "dumbing down" the ID. In other words, less information about the target.

 

[mn90403]

I had some dealings with the company many years ago.  I went by their offices and had a 2300 with me at the time.  I tested one of their detectors but didn't end up with it and I've lost touch with the owner.

I'm glad to see he is still around and working on his ideas.

[Redneck]

I thought Andy Sabisch retired years ago!  I guess its very hard for a detectorist to retire.  I retired from my business last year, but still detecting!

[Jeff McClendon]

I had a Quest Q40 for several months back in 2019. I wasn't planning on buying one but the price was incredible. It did as well as any quality single frequency detector where I detect. I really liked it but I just didn't need it. 

I have owned Quest/Deteknix wireless audio products and one of their pinpointers for many years. Outstanding quality that works on par with the competition.

So obviously, Quest/Deteknix has not only survived at least two FTP versus Quest/Deteknix lawsuits for intellectual property infringements......... in my opinion they are producing detectors and accessories that are far more innovative and effective than anything First Texas Products has to offer except for the FTP F-Pusle/Tek-Point pinpointers. 

I am glad they have continued to grow and have become a viable option for many new detector users and now have produced a very competitive simultaneous multi frequency/selectable single frequency detector line for the more demanding, advanced detector users too.

[Carolina]

Joan Allen Detectors on Twitter announcer New Quest V60 & V80. Specs on questmetaldetectors.com. Not sure if this is a release or what.

[DSMITH]

2 minutes ago, Carolina said:

Joan Allen Detectors on Twitter announcer New Quest V60 & V80. Specs on questmetaldetectors.com. Not sure if this is a release or what.

They are supposed to come out sometime around March or April but the way these new detector announcements have been I would say somewhere around June,July,or August LOL

[DSMITH]

5 hours ago, Digalicious said:

It's odd that Andy has tested the detector for a few months, but didn't even mention the gyro in that write up.

Anyway,

I'm guessing that the ID stabilization is ID averaging. If I recall correctly, I think someone in this thread thought the same thing as well. I don't mean averaging as in "averaging the ID of two targets", but rather averaging as in, "a single complex target that gives multiple ID numbers, is then averaged to give one ID number.

If it does use a gyro for ID stabilization, then these two things come to mind:

1) There shouldn't be any need to use a moving mechanical device (a gyro) to stabilize the ID. It could be done much more easily and much more reliably with software. For example, a line of code can be written that basically says, "If three or four consecutive ID numbers are detected in 1/10th of a second, then average them and produce one ID.

2) Averaging the ID seems like "dumbing down" the ID. In other words, less information about the target.

 

Is that not what all detectors do is average a target or targets and then gives you what it thinks the TID should be for a given metal object Hell even the dirt comes in to play in the averaging of a TID, I will just wait until the V80 comes out and purchase one and see what it is all about if I can find someone that sells them in the U.S, LOL

 

Andy really did say much in his post up just touched on a few things, as far as that Gyro thingy hell he probably has no clue as to what exactly it does just yet either

[Digalicious]

11 minutes ago, DSMITH said:

Is that not what all detectors do is average a target or targets and then gives you what it thinks the TID should be for a given metal object Hell even the dirt comes in to play in the averaging of a TID, I will just wait until the V80 comes out and purchase one and see what it is all about if I can find someone that sells them in the U.S, LOL

 

I'm referring to averaging as in, "a single complex target that gives multiple ID numbers, is then averaged to give one ID number. For example, if an irregularly shaped object like a bent object, gives the ID as 23-24-25-26-27, does the ID stabilization feature just average it and display only 25 as the ID? If so, I wouldn't want it.

 

[GeoBill]

Found the Quick Start Guide for the V80 on the Quest website. Here's what it says about the Gyro Sensor

Gyro Sensor
Instruct the detector to automatically initiate ground
balance without manual button press. Enable the
detector to automatically enter power-saving mode if
there is no motion detected for 5 seconds. Activate
motion detection for the detector to measure swing
speed and angle for improved accuracy.