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[AngerManagement]

I did repair a Sovereign or two here some time ago...

Can not be 100% sure if I tested them and used an Xpointer at the same time, but think the owners did have Xpointers...

Have put the word out; but interesting to see what comes back from others.

 

[Sandta]

I use the xpointer and sovereign.
I do get some sort of interference when i turn on the xpointer. I just point the coil behind me when i squat down to use the pointer and then its ok , i guess its then out of range.
Was a bit of a pain in the begining as it didnt interfere with my ace250 at all
Bit of a bummer but not really a big deal

My xpointer is the original type ... Not the new waterproof one

 

[TheSilentBugler]

Certainly plays nice with my 305, don't think I've fired it up with the 2300. Got the old version too.

 

[Ramjet]

Rockets xpointer interfered with my At Pro but I switched channels and no more drama. Used one myself with no issues.

 

[GaryO]

I use the xpointer and sovereign.
I do get some sort of interference when i turn on the xpointer. I just point the coil behind me when i squat down to use the pointer and then its ok , i guess its then out of range.
Was a bit of a pain in the begining as it didnt interfere with my ace250 at all
Bit of a bummer but not really a big deal

My xpointer is the original type ... Not the new waterproof one

Yeah my pointer( wader) falses until I move my Sov well away .. both the control box and the coil set it off. Shouldnt be an issue as it only needs to be about 2-3 foot away which is easy enough to do .
I Tested it on a .25 nugget and it picked it up about 10mm away which is pretty good going
I thought. Very happy with it so far

 

[AngerManagement]

Nenad was going to test as well - but I think it is raining out his way...

I am sure he will be able to provide extra feedback.

Can I have your 0.25 gr nugget for testing here

 

[TheSilentBugler]

I get the same results, once ive got some more accurate scales (hopefully Tomorrow) I'll post some pics.

 

[AngerManagement]

I need some of them there nuggets...

 

[TheSilentBugler]

I can get a response at an cm on a nuglet that doesnt register on my cheap eBay scales, supposedly accurate to 0.1g.

Hopefully the new scales will give me a higher weight.

Means my stash is bigger

 

[dazza513]

Who has used one with a Sovereign ?

Gaz .

I use a original explorer xs and unless i turn the deteknix on whilst performing a noise cancel the xpointer and detector will interfere with each other.

 

[TheSilentBugler]

Ok, did some testing and I'm a little embarassed.

The Deteknix (original version) will ping just under 0.2g at 5-10mm depending on angle of incidence, my testing at the time of purchase was flawed, seems the bit of my desk where I play with my pretties has a small screw underneath right in the spot in front of the keyboard where I put my goodies :8

Confused the hell out of me when I couldn't repeat with nuglet in hand.

 

[AngerManagement]

ROFLMFAO

Not at you but with you.....

I don't have a selection of small nuggets these days... And when I saw your first post... I wanted that nugget for testing.

Tried a few things and thought - that pointer you got must have been one of the one's at the top end of the bell curve, as I was not seeing the same.

Was not too concerned as the XPointer is more about assisting Coin / Relic hunters to target; not detect - so to speak.

Then I saw your latest post... You have any idea how many times I have been caught out when testing and or fixing a problem and then find out - I WAS TRICKING MY SELF.

Thanks for the honest feedback - now I can stop trying to get the same results.... It was becoming frustrating and confusing for me too

 

[TheSilentBugler]

No worries mate, laughed at myself too.

Real facepalm moment.

 

[dazza513]

I have seen people tape a small piece of foil or similar onto the side of the probe to increase sensitivity but it can cause some falseing.

 

[AngerManagement]

The fake Garretts are not bad with small gold from what I can recall.

Reason, is that they are not a pin pointer but a detector...

Will need to get one or two of the fakes I have here, back and working and then test... Need a smallish nugget

 

[dazza513]

Thought i'd start posting any new video's in the one post

 

[AtomRat]

A lot of finds that day! Ive got a sore back just watching.. lol

 

[dazza513]

A lot of finds that day! Ive got a sore back just watching.. lol

It was a good day, the modern coins were everywhere

 

[dazza513]

chinese (cheap) gopro
some trial and error with these crazy cheap gopro type camera's

 

[Ramjet]

Hi dazza. I shot my newest video with a $50 gopro knockoff. 720P 30fps, super fine quality,