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Here is an easy way to increase the range of your GP Pointer.
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Just got back from trying my improved pinpointer. The difference was amazing. I get a full 1 1/4" depth now. For some reason it cut way back on the falsing also. I highly recommend this tip to anyone who's bought a Chinese pinpointer. I wonder if the Garrett Carrot can be improved this way also. Hank
Dear Hank:
I doubt the Garret can be improved this way as it is a higher quality product
-Not Hank
Up p
You can get even more depth by pre- loading it, fasten small strip of metal to the side with rubber band and slide it forward until it beeps then back of just enough till it stops, it is now far more sensitive. You can also do this with a ring on your finger but bit harder to maintain correct position
I got another inch of depth (or more) on my no name pinpointer just now trying this. It has more sensitivity than the Garrett hitting a nickel at around 4 inches. Seriously! I did it with the handle of a spoon.
do you need to do this every time you turn it on or just the first time when the foil is already on
good vid, had mine 4 days and tested it when it arrive and it was picking up a coin at 20 mm, found your vid and a few others, your first one, just found this one and took mine apart as I didn't have wire, my gap was rather large so took mine apart and it moved over an inch, now mine pick's up a coin at 3 inches, so BIG THANK's from me in the UK, you have made my day....stay safe and best of luck finding them goodie's...
I also tuned my one based on your video, but i did it sligltly differently.
I picked it apart by removing the only one screw in the whole thing (at the battery place), and after it, i could move the part with the start button out of the way, so there were no danger of breaking it accidentally.
Yes. I’ve fixed them that way too 👍 but that power button is so fragile, unless someone is very careful it’ll break.
Thanks for watching bro.
Yea did that too much better and safer
Thanks for bringing this fault to my attention, I have two of these pointers, I shone the light through both of them and there was a 3/4 gap, but I just tapped the pointer downward and both of them went down to the tip without doing the poke wire thing.
I just did the same with with my cheap one. Just firmlytapped the tip on a tiled floor and now it detects and extra 1.5 inches. I cannot justify spending 5x more on a Garrett.
Did the same with mine Tap Tap way better!!
An easy fix either way, but could easily slip back again from the tip.
Mine was almost useless. Had to almost touch the objekt before going off. Did the tap tap, and now it works like a charm.
We received our GP and used it Sunday on our outing. It worked okay but the on off was a pain, we like the sound not worried about the vibration at this point . Was it in was it off none stop checking even after Turing it on. But it’s cheap enough to be a backup after the Garret arrives later this week!
Got mine out to 7-8 inches just by changing the electrolitic capacitor on the PCB from a 450uf to a 1000uf.
my detector in my pointer would not go down any more and has an inch gap but will no push any further down so moded the PCB instead.
Holy crap, too much information here, I felt dirty just reading this. Good job.
That's got to be worth a try - can you provide more details. Where is the capacitor on the board, is it a standard part replacement?
@@chrisg514If I remember right It is the only one on the board the electrolytic capacitor on the board it will have writing on the capacitor and should say 450uf just replace it with one of the same voltage rating as the original but of 1000uf value. Hope that helps
Sounds really good! Is it possible to go even further with another capacitor with higher uf than 1000uf?
@@LumocolorARTnr1319 yeah shoudnt be a problem just keep going up untill it starts to degrade again then you have found the highest capacity cap although try to keep the thickness of the capacitor no larger than a 1/2 times bigger in thickness of the original otherwise it may not fit back in the housing
Thank you so much for the video when I got mine it was getting coins around and 1 in to maybe 1.5 all of a sudden side scan no problem but the tip wouldn't pick up. I thought battery low got a new one no dice same story watched your vid 2 mins later quarter 1.25 dime 1 in thanks so much.
Absolutely brilliant and informative video for us beginners, who have the cheapest set ups. I have one of these wands and will now do this trick. I've now " Sub'd and Bell ". Thank you
I checked my pointer and there was no gap. Just back from my first metal detecting session where I used my pointer twice and the cheap gtx5030. After 2 days scanning the beaches in Falmouth Cornwall UK. I found 20pence coin and a 1pence coin plus loads of metal rubbish (bottle tops, can ring pulls, wire, nails and random metal). Settings were at "discover all metal and very sensitive". After adjusting the settings, I avoided random metal and didn't find anything else.
I bought a Garrett Pro Pointer At on ebay that Garrett said was fake. It does not beep
but only vibrates. It gets a clad quarter at 2 1/8". At 2 1/4" nothing. I could not find any way to adjust it. A car steering wheel at about 2 1/2". Is that good or subpar?
can a gp pointer go fully underwater or only half way?
I have the gp pointer at. Fully waterproof. Been using it for almost a year now. It works extremely well 2 inches all day in depth it does glitch once and awhile but for 30 bucks I love it.
Your hat got too close to your weed trimmer.
Good to know, thanks. I'm having a problem after 6 pointing time, it does not want to stop go off the sound. How do I reset it
Hello sir thank you just i wanna ask if there a way to have more distance in those detectors thank you again
El mosquetón cambialo si no lo quieres perder, se rompe muy pronto, es muy endeble el mosquetón con sujepcioncable.
Nice hack Jason thanks for showing us ,just got one of these little suckers the other week ,so will have a go at this..greetings from Wales UK I've liked and subd .
Thank you and that’s for the sub.
Good Video but there is an easer way well 2 easy ways. first! The GP pointer is a super great example of A ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. The ounce part is DO NOT BUY ONE and if you did then just give it away it suck`s but the lanyard part is great on my new real Garret PP. second If you have a GP. pin pointer and the sensor is stuck easy fix tap the tip hard 1 to 3 times and presto! it will slid into position no dis-assembly required.😎✌
i took my one fully apart and broke the wire but good thing I can solder but yep this does work really well the wires inside arnt very flexable so they do break easy as and its very differcult to put back together as you kind of have to do it with out breaking connections so your way is the best
This was very helpful, thank you, I've just started in the hobby and got a GP pointer with my Minelab x-terra 305, and I was really unhappy with the pointer, turns out the sensor was way back like the one in this video!
Thanks for watching. Next time you get a pinpointer and you’re still strapped for cash look at the GP Pointer 2. They are around 30 to 40 bucks but work pretty good. Just don’t use cheap batteries it’ll start shutting off on you. Happy hunting!
Just got one of the gp's from Amazon.... Mine has no gap at the end of the pointer. It works great. Great video
And silicon the button and call instant waterproofing
4/16 = 1/4 inch , easier to understand ...
Lets go further and use the metric system while we are at it. ;)
😂
Maybe it’s the 4th 16th mark, 7/16?
I dont mean take fun of you or anything . So please dont takeot that way but 4/16s is a 1/4" (inch). Love your videos . I see yoj use a simplex. Try getting a simplex pinpointer. They are really great. My first 2 pin pointers wrre gp. So i dont knock them or people whp use the. Had a orange and black.
Bro! I have 2 of these, one just beeps for no apparent reason but has decent depth, 1.5". The other is maybe 3/4". I will do this mod if it applies to my situation. Thanks Jason.
@@elizmaybgriffintwo2772 I think it's just poor quality control, but with my good one if the battery is low it will beep for no reason I noticed.
Thanks Jason, you really did a great improvement. Thanks again.
I bought one of those el cheapos, and when I watched your Vid........Not having any wire...I deduced that a solid tap or 2 on something solid as on a bench........(.pointer end on bench).....it would move the sensor right down to the end.
It took 2 taps...and no shadow....and now just so good.
Thanks for the heads up
Cool! Thats awesome that workout for you. Thanks for watching.
Those switches break all the time , best to put foam around the switch to make it a bit more stable,,just saying,, hi from Australia 🇦🇺
My gp pointer starts beeping at a fraction over 2 inches away from the tip or 53mm and I haven't done tha hack. It looks like its near the tip already.
I'm going to test mine on the 4/16th of a 1 USD too
That cap have seen some serious metall detecting
Great tip to fix the sensitivity/distance problem👍
Lol, jacked up your wire DigginJ I won a Vulcan 360pp from KellyCo metal detectors in an online hunt on their site, received it and man it's pretty insensitive. I'll see if I can make this tweak on it. I would definitely not buy one. Anyways nice seeing you film again.👍
Thanks bro. Lol. That wire was too long and I had to bend it up so I could grip it. 🤷♂️
That a pretty sweet prize, but if it’s not broke don’t fix it. Lol. Good to hear from you MMonkey.
Thanks Jason that made a big difference, a lot more depth. Thanks again take care!
You’re very welcome and thanks for watching. Have a great new year of detecting.
I have the same period. What are the chances that he will eat a lot of berries?
I get to replace him a lot!
"4/16" at the 5:33 mark. Thank you for the video. Ill be trying the hack. I'm not trying to bash you. I've said some silly things before without thinking about it. Oh my! You said 4/16 a few more times near the end of your video! I'm about to piss myself laughing! Tomorrow I'm going to look at someone and ask them where the 4/16 is on my tape measure!
Yeah, most of us would call it a quarter of an inch!
This guy's grandkids are going to get so sick of hearing this story. Whole family eye rolls behind his back.
Mine goes all the way up to 8/32"!
Be careful not to buy a black gp pointer. I had one on my hip and someone called the police thinking it was a gun.Thank god the officer seen my detector and knew without drawing his bang bang pointer. I now use bright painters tape around it. Thinking to spray paint
Either my flashlight isn’t bright enough or the sensor is already down all the way 👀
I have a Garrett pro pointer 2 I'm getting 3.5 inches didn't want to spend $100,00 but I think it's the best pointer I've ever owned ,,going to leave it alone .
Just put in a rebar, and everything is top notch
I got my pointer in the mail and I turned it on and it just beeps rapidly and doesn't stop
Another hack hold a dime on the side of the gp pointer and move it so it doesn’t go off and you will get another inch of depth
You guys are amazing making these videos you come not even prepared you got to go look for a quarter unreal and by the way learn some basic math will you 4/16 is a quarter of an inch
I GOT THE SUNPOW AND IT HAS RANGE OF A LITTLE OVER 2 INCHES
I just got a gp guess i got super lucky or they have improved them mine detect a silver coin at 3-4 inch
It's now mid-2023 have they fixed this? Also any tips for waterproofing? I was thinking of just putting it in a ziplock bag so I can submerge it.
I might spray some flex seal over the button, aquarium caulk around where the led comes through the plastic, and a rubber gasket around the battery compartment lid on mine.
Great to know. Nice hack Jason.
Thanks for watching 👍😃
i like order me sir how price
Take battery out first people?
Why didn't the manufacturer put the sensor all the way up to the tip?
I’m assuming that when putting the sensor all the way to the tip it will reduce the sensitivity on the sides of the pointer.
Excellent advice.
i must be the lucky one i have had my Garrett pin pointer for several years and mine picks up a quarter at 2 inches
Amazing, I'm going to check mine in the morning. Quick question, does the sensor become loose? or will it stay in its new position? Cheers
The ones I have the censor has stayed in place. It’s pretty hard to push up it’s a tight fit. Thanks for watching 👍
Folks your pin pointer is not a digging or stabbing tool. It is only for getting a more exact location on your target you narrowed down with your actual metal detector. However I am sure everyone who uses the pinpointed has already figured out that it does indicate crudly how deep your item is or when your in a hole with it that your getting closer by how fast it starts beeping.
And no folks there is no sarcasm in any of my statement here I am just trying to help fellow treasure hunters. You would be surprised at how many detectorist with years detecting thought the only pinpointed was the actual metal detector and some new folks in the Hobbie didn't even realize thier machine can do a really good job at pin pointing. Hope you all find bountiful treasures and if you do be cautious who you tell and what lol
Just bought gp on ebay thanks for the tips how to improve
Thanks for watching and happy hunting.
Wow!! Did not know this. Great video. Very informative.
Thank you so much.
What kind of batery we ned?
Can you do a video on the gear that you use?
Omg those cheapy pinpointers are whack (and I don't use that term ever) 😂 It's cool though that you're showing people how to hopefully improve on what they've bought 👍
I was much kinder in my other GP pointer video lol 😂 but you’re right saying 💩 May have been too much. 😬
Thanks for watching ❤️
@@DigginwithJason you didn't say anything wrong. Just that pinpointer was 💩
Excellent informative video. Thank You
You’re very welcome and thank you for watching.
Shouldn't do that with the batteries in to cause a short.
I suggest the newer models with the lanyard holder built into the plastic, not the metal ring that slips on the battery cap.
These are decent pinpointers for the budget. My Pudibe branded (same thing) is nice for 28 bucks.
Mijn gp pointerS serie is water dingt
Hi
My friend I want pinpointer GP, schematic PCB . can you help me?
Thanks so much this should help me when I get mine
You’re very welcome and happy diggin!
Ik heb een Chinese pinpointer die is water dingt heb ge test en hij doet het nog heb hij klinkt harder
Thanks for sharing this idea..
Thank you Jase uk
I am new to familiarizing myself with pointers. Do any of these "ignore" ferrous metals, including iron pyrite?
I believe the Garret AT does. Not sure about Nokta.. I intend to use in placer mining, looking for glory holes, crevicing
Paul Reynolds the GP pointer does not discriminate. It all metal. I’m not sure about the AT. Thanks for watching.
... people, before sticking a wire to push blindly , taking the battery out could be a good idea?
If you want. I’ve done this many times now and have had no issues with the battery being in. Thanks for watching Frank 👍👍
Can this pinpointer detect pure gold?
Well done bro..didn't no you could slide the inside forward..
Thanks for watching!
Good to know.
You just sold me liked and subscribe 👍
Ray Barker thank you so much!! 😃
Will a stud finder do the same thing?
I don’t think so. 🤔 I don’t know. Lol. I’ve never seen or heard of anyone using a stud finger.
Thanks for watching.
Woow nice
Keep the spirit alive, my friend
Greeting from indonesian
Hi Jason.how to make GP pointer in home?
It was helpful
Thanks a lot it worked great 👍🏻
Awesome! Glad I could help.
Is there a difference between the black, blue and orange models? Thank you.
No difference in colors, But the quality is inconsistent. Everyone of my GP Pointers seems to work differently. For me the black one is the better of them.
Thanks for watching Anthony.
@@DigginwithJason Sounds about right with Asian quality (excluding Japan & Thailand). I live in Viet Nam. The black one is only $10 here. I am considering buying one. I have to convince my Vietnamese wife. To her, that is a lot of money. LOL $10 buys our family of 5, lunch & dinner.
Wow. It’s definitely worth $10. Good luck with the wife. 😂
Mine just going off nonstop I'll trun it on and off and sometimes its stops but I'll go over some metal and it wont stop
What if you have some kind of metal debris inside the pinpointer? Maybe an extra small screw that they use to put it together.🤷♂️
You can open it up to check if you like.
If you remove the battery you’ll see a small screw in the battery compartment. Remove the rubber power button cover and remove the screw and the electronics should slide out. WARNING! Be very careful of the power button when sliding out the electronics it can break very easily.
Once it’s out check to see if anything is rattling around inside. Let me know if this helps. 👍👍👍
Nice hack. I’m assuming that when putting the sensor all the way to the tip it will reduce the sensitivity on the sides of the pointer. Personally I’d rather have more sensitivity at the tip anyway.
thats what he said
Kkkkk só não fiz isso no meu porque ele é preto não dá pra ver com a luz da lanterna mas o meu pinpointer é muito bom el nível de alcance pra um chinês o meu é o GP POINTER
Oi. Obrigado por assistir! sim, acho que no vídeo eu disse que é difícil ver se o pionter é preto. obrigado pelo feedback e espero que você tenha um ano novo abençoado.
Bro if you pulled off the metal ring you would have seen it has a grommet under that. Just lose the metal ring and Bob's your uncle
how hard is it to disassemble to reveal the sensor and push forward? are there no wires connected to the sensor?
There are wires connected to the sensor. If you open the battery compartment you’ll see one little screw in the bottom. Remove that and the electronics will slide out. Before removing the electronics, remove the on/off rubber cover because you’ll need to guide the switch when removing the electronics so it doesn’t break.
Thanks for watching James👍👍👍
@@DigginwithJason Thanks for the reply, I'll give it a try.
Is there any other way to possibly extend the range to more than a inch ?
Gordon Jones on this pointer you can try something called super tuning. I don’t have a video about it, but you can search CZcams and find quite a few of them. Thanks for watching 🙏
Why not just cut the end off glue the end back on again close to the sensor ? a bit of silicone and its good to go lol.
Because it isn’t much easier.
Do you recommend any cheap pointers?
Actually I love using the GP Pointer 2 and it doesn’t make the simplex chatter. The pointers in this video are ok if that’s all you can afford, they are better than nothing. Spend a little more and get the GP pointer 2. Oh! and don’t go cheap on the batteries. The dollar store batteries will work only a few minutes in the GP 2. Get a good brand name 9v battery.
🤔 if its loose enough to just push around with a wire, wont it eventually retract from the tip again or even break loose and disconnect? i dont like anything about this "improvement". we cant even see whats really goin on in there, and whatever youve done is temporary at best. you have a youtube channel brother, dont half-ass something. take one or two of em apart, fix it properly!! they were put together = they will come apart. is it possible without cracking the plastic housing? probably, remember that glue hates heat.. ya know what, ima do it. later doood
HELP.....
I have the orange version.
My son and I used it alot last weekend. And it worked great.., and saved us alot of useless digging.
But yesterday we went to do a little searching locally.., and the pointer was acting crazy.
When I turn it on, it does the typical beeps. But when I'd just point it downwards it starts beeping like crazy "nowhere near any metal". I could hold it upwards, and its stop...,but as soon as I aim it downwards.., it starts beeping again.., very erratically.
I tried turning it off, and back on...but same thing. Even took battery out and checked it, and it's fine to.
It worked perfectly last weekend. And hasn't been used or dropped or anything.
If I point it directly at metal.., it still does the rapid beeps (like normal). But it's all the other beeping just waving it in the dang air now.
Surely it's just needing calibrating or something. It worked sooo great last week.
Sounds like a small peace of metal is inside the pointer. When you point it down the debris falls to the sensor in the tip. If you take the battery out you’ll see one small screw. Remove it then remove the button cover off the on/off switch. You must be VERY CAREFUL on this next part. Carefully remove the battery compartment from the carrot but at the same time making sure the button doesn’t break by guiding it through the carrot. Check to see if anything is loose inside the pointer. Again. You must be very carefull with the on/off button. They break easily.
Mine is already pushed down. Weird
That’s good. I have one that was already pushed down too. It seems to work better than the others. Thanks for watching.
ihadgp pointer how much mony this
Nice one…
Veer ji must tell because I also have Simplex Plus which version of Simplex you are using which one works best according to your experience I have the old version 2.68 Will I get more depth by updating the version I run Simlex in the first field mode
Your hat seems to be a little frayed there pardner, I can send you a fresh hat if you need one.... lol
😂😂 that’s when you know the hat nice an broke in and comfortable.
I have one get 3 in or more out of it have never done anything to it
Scott Sparks yes. I have a black one that works really well so the quality is hit and miss on them. 👍 thanks for watching bro.
Cool name bud
I will check mine out I think it works good for the price..I had worse...lol...thanks for the tips..HH
Awesome! I have one that works good too 👍 but if you can get a bit more reach out of it, it’s worth it. Thanks for watching bro 👍👍
@@DigginwithJason np man As i sat here for a few nights and watched all your videos from start to now...keep it going love seeing what you pull out of the park...
Wow! Thank you sooo much 🙏🙏 feels good to know someone actually enjoys the content I’m putting out.
I’m gonna expand into Magnetic Fishing hopefully soon.
@@DigginwithJason I have the passion to metal detect and I love watching what other people use and what they have to say about equipment...the view of our world is so beautiful and you see a lot of land from Metal detecting videos
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Your pinpointer is your second most important metal detecting tool, don't go cheap...
Good Video
Thank you sooo much. 👍
Gp pointer ga sanggup mendeteksi PASIR EMAS
It can