Surf Pi 1.2 Kit Here
Anyone else built one? Happy to share mods.
π§ Build difficulty: Moderate β through-hole, but needs careful coil winding and shielding. β‘ Sensitivity: Surprisingly good on small gold jewelry and deep coins in wet sand. π Audio: Simple but effective beep/blip on targets. π Use case: Excellent for beach / saltwater hunting (itβs based on the old Whites Surfmaster design). surf pi 1.2 kit
Add a 2nd stage RC filter to the audio for smoother tones. Anyone else built one
If you want a (e.g., for a forum, social media, or blog) announcing or reviewing this kit, hereβs a ready-to-use example: Title: Just built the Surf PI 1.2 kit β my first pulse induction detector β‘ Sensitivity: Surprisingly good on small gold jewelry
If youβre looking for an affordable PI project that actually works, the 1.2 kit is hard to beat. I paired it with a 8β³ mono coil β air tests ~25cm on a gold ring.
It sounds like youβre asking about the β a popular DIY pulse induction metal detector project, often sold as a PCB + components kit.
Finally finished assembling the Surf PI 1.2 from the classic Silverdog / Geotech design. Got the PCB and component kit online.