Simple deep searching metal detector circuit


Posted on Sep 17, 2017

The principle behind a metal detector is really very simple. Proof of this is the circuit that follows, in which it proves that the construction of a metal detector can be done in the minute, with few components that we find very easily everywhere. With the circuit of this metal detector, it is possible to detect a metal coin in depth of 90 to 100cm. In contrast to many other detectors, the design of this, is relatively stable in coordination and therefore quite easy to use.


Simple deep searching metal detector circuit
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Like many other detectors, this one uses the Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) principle. According to this principle we have the creation of a tone, the frequency of which is the difference between a variable oscillator and a reference oscillator. In the present circuit, we get the reference frequency from the second part of the circuit that equates to a medium wave receiver, while the oscillating oscillator grows around an integrated six-way Schmitt trigger inverter. The self-build detection coil is inserted between the input and output of one of the six gates of 40106. According to the theory, an induction is opposed to the rapid changes of each applied voltage. Thus, looking at the circuit diagram we have here, any change in the logic level at IC1 terminal 2 will be applied with delay to the input terminal 1. This delay causes oscillation of the circuit and the resulting signal is coupled inductively to the receiving circuit.

Although the receiving circuit is tuned to a frequency that is much higher than that generated at the gate 40106, the BFO startup works equally well with its harmonic oscillator.

In the case now that there is some metal near the coil region, the induction of L1 will increase (or decrease), causing a drop (or increase) of the oscillator frequency. This phenomenon is transformed into an audio signal, amplified by the LM386 on the headphones. With the potentiometer R3, the volume is adjusted.

Depending on the construction of the 40106 we use, the oscillator operates at 200-300 kHz. IC1 is also used as an isolator, ensuring that the oscillator will see a light, relatively constant load, and thus maintain the stability (within limits of course) of the output frequency.

 

Coil construction

The detection coil consists of 70 coils of insulated copper wire of 0.35 mm diameter, wrapped in a 120 mm diameter form. During wrapping, we can stabilize the spirals with adhesive tape. After the winding is completed, fully insulate the coil using an insulating tape.

 

Coil Shielding and connection

Then we will have to shield the coil, and for this we use some foil strips of aluminum foil. First we wrap around the insulated coil, naked copper wire, which will then be electrically connected to the shield. The metal strips are now secured around the coil, covering the naked copper wire. Although shielding should cover the entire perimeter of the coil, we should leave a small gap around 10mm, or in other words, the beginning and end of each metal strip should not come in contact. Shield the strips of the armor using an insulating tape. Then connect the ends of the coil to the circuit, where for better transport quality we use a shielded microphone signal cable. The whole presence of the detection coil can of course become more professional, for example by adding a disc and a suitable handle.

 

Metal Detection

Finishing the construction, we power up the metal detector feed with a 9V battery, and turn C1 until a loud whistle sounds. Now the detector is ready and able to distinguish metallic from non-metallic objects. In the first case, the frequency is increased, while in the second drop. The truth is that there is enough room for experimentation about the oscillator output frequency, and coil designs. Happy searching ;)

 

Components

R1 = 100K
R2 = 10K
R3 = 10K potentiometer
C1 = 365pF variable capacitor
C2 = 100nF
C3 = 100nF
C4 = 100nF
C5 = 220μF/16V
C6 = 100μF/16V
D1 = AA119
Q1 = 2N3904
IC1 = 40106B
IC2 = LM386
L1 = Searching Coil (see text)
S1 = switch on/off
B1 = Battery 9V
H1 = Headphones





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yousef   Jan 7, 2022

thanks a lot

Yousef   Jan 21, 2021

It's really great thanks alot

Robet   May 21, 2020

Can you expalain the coil daiameter and length and the how many layer of coil must be and numbers of turning please

Alex    Feb 14, 2020

Can someone contact me about this metal detector I need some help to build it

Alex    Feb 11, 2020

Hi everybody can someone help me I want to build a melt detector but I don't understood L1 component is it searching coil which must be connected to the board or not and it is other component which is constituent parts thanks everyone

Is it really negative and positive are not connecteď?   Mar 7, 2019

Is it really negative and positive are not connected

mostafa   Jun 28, 2018

can i use ic1 and 2 equivelents if there is any. thank you.

Goldman    Apr 10, 2018

Hello ! Thanks a lot ! Could you please explain how to pin IC2 by giving pin numbers? Is the naked copper wire around L1 connected to the circuit? Best regards

Ic2   Jan 15, 2018

Slt svp juste dans le schéma le IC 2 Coment relié

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