Schematic & Wiring Diagram

Here the very simple and easy build gold detector circuit. The circuit capable to sense gold or metal or coins from a distance of about 20cm, depending on the size of the object to detect.

The circuit oscillates at about 140kHz and a harmonic of this frequency is detected by an AM radio. You can simply tune the radio receiver until a squeal is detected.

When the search coil is placed near a metal object, the frequency of the circuit will change and this will be heard from the speaker of AM radio.

Below image is the construction of the circuit, you will see that the radio is placed on the hand stick of the complete detector.

This is a 2-station simple intercom circuit build based on transistors part and using common 8R mini speakers. The speaker works as microphone and generate sound, so there is no need microphone for this intercom. The "press-to-talk" switches should have a spring-return so the intercom can never be left ON, push on switch can be used for this kind of task.



The secret to preventing instability (motor-boating) with a high gain circuit like this is to power the speaker from a separate power supply! You can connect an extra station (or two extra stations) to this circuit design.

Build the circuit into two separated boxes (for 2 stations). On each box should be use 2 ports for external power supply port (if you use external power supply, not battery) and connection port to other stations. Create some holes for speaker push on switch.