Back when I was a kid (in the 70's, for those interested) my dad bought us a Jetco Mustang metal detector.
I still have it, but alas, it died years ago. (I recall opening it up several times to see if it was a simple wire/soldering issue. It wasn't.) I can't test parts, so it's dead for all intents and purposes.
I'm no electronic savvy person, but since the housing and coil are still good (I assume) I'd like to replace the guts and get it running again. I realize that if I'm lucky I may get it to penetrate 3-5 inches of soil.
I see LOTS of schematics out there, but I'd love to hear from some knowledgeable people about my best option to put some new electronics inside a dead detector. I figure I'm a step or two ahead since I have a coil, shaft and project box all ready.
Thanks very much!
(Chances are that I'll be looking for a decent entry level metal detector too, but I thought it may be fun to get the old Mustang back up and running!)
Mike.
I still have it, but alas, it died years ago. (I recall opening it up several times to see if it was a simple wire/soldering issue. It wasn't.) I can't test parts, so it's dead for all intents and purposes.
I'm no electronic savvy person, but since the housing and coil are still good (I assume) I'd like to replace the guts and get it running again. I realize that if I'm lucky I may get it to penetrate 3-5 inches of soil.
I see LOTS of schematics out there, but I'd love to hear from some knowledgeable people about my best option to put some new electronics inside a dead detector. I figure I'm a step or two ahead since I have a coil, shaft and project box all ready.
Thanks very much!
(Chances are that I'll be looking for a decent entry level metal detector too, but I thought it may be fun to get the old Mustang back up and running!)
Mike.
