I found a video

[cassiekarimom]

on how to build a metal detector using a calculator, a cd, a dvd, a 9 volt battery, ear phones, glue and tape, I might try making one some day, I don't know how to post a link but I just typed in "how to turn a calculator into a metal detector" it is kind of interesting.

 

[twalton]

Saw that one on You Tube just this week too. A real Macgiver kind of thing. Probably works as a nail/stud finder too. Might be a good rainy day type project to entertain the kids.

HH, twalton

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[robert roy]

Now THAT would be interesting.
Where did you get the Video?
RR

 

[robert roy]

Might actually be able to modify it and build your own pinpointer!!!!
What do you think?
RR

 

[robert roy]

BTW I have never been to YouTube. How do I find this video you refered to?
RR

 

[homefires]

[size=large]Here you go![/size]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84oIERd7dIQ&feature=related

 

[cassiekarimom]

Actually the one I am talking about is different from the video Homefires posted, I googled "you tube, how to turn a calculator into a metal detector" it should be the second one with the picture of the persons fingers holding the 9 volt battery.

 

[homefires]

[size=medium]This One?[/size]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOway3BgPxE

 

[cassiekarimom]

yes, that is it, I have everything I need to try it out except the earphones and the calculator.