Waterproof Minalab Etrac Mod

[pjrough]

Hi everybody.
Don't feel like to post long text message, just check a couple of photos from my Etrac mod. I would say "an ultimate mod".

The pcb was taken out and installed into acrylic box. The coil adapter is soldered directly to the circuit board, insuring that all "screens and grounds" from the coil and connectors are soldered back at their places.
Lipo 1000 mah 12v battery is integrated. 4 pin balance port for lipo charging is soldered to the ip68 connector, so don;t need to open the box for charging the battery.

The machine is very light - 1.6 kg.

 

[Mega]

I really like that rig,alot of thought has gone into it and the build quality and attention to details is outstanding,very well done

 

[pjrough]

Thanks, Mega.
The true is that I stop to use my excalibur after having this etrac mod. it is lighter, much easier to repair in the case of any failure.

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there are some troubles with pictures from previous post.

 

[Cameraniac]

Great loking mod. I want one!

 

[OldBeechnut]

Very nice Job!! You put a lot of time into and looks like you have a Great water machine now.. Thanks for sharing..

 

[pjrough]

Thanks guys,

there is the next mod. I am working on the modification of my 2nd ETRAC. It will be more reliable, more slimmer and more easy to make. ...and it will have 2650 mAh Lipo for working a week from one charge.

cheers.

 

[stasys]

VERY NICE!---like mine

 

[pjrough]

Check this out

here is a new box. it's more reliable construction, easy to assemble. 2650 mah battery.

 

[underwatermetalman]

Did you make the case or where you able to buy is somwhere. I have a Vaquero or a golden Umax I have been thinking about modifying into a diving detector down to around 25', this is quickly becoming my favorite forum!

UWMM

 

[pjrough]

Hi,
I made the case by myself.
Please note that vaquiero and umax will not work properly in salt water.