Simple metal detector

The other day when I was searching instructables I come across on interesting
and simple circuit for metal detector. It is build with 555 coil and few other
components. Instructable that inspire me to do this project was this one. Main
debate was: does it really work? After quick research I found this video that proof
it works. That was the time when I decided to make my own metal detector.

I do believe, that before you start working on metal detector you should read
more about metal detectors and how they work.

I am not hold responsible for any damage that occurred during reproduction.

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Step 1: Parts and materials

Parts:
- 555
- 47 kΩ resistor
- two 2μ2 F capacitor
- PCB
- 9 V battery, switch, battery cable and some wires
- buzzer
- 100 m of copper wire, 0,2 mm in diameter
- gaffer tape and wood glue
Instead of buzzer you can use 10 μF capacitor and speaker (8 Ω impendence).

Tools:
- breadboard and wires
- pliers, tweezers, pliers for making holes
- soldering iron and soldering wire
- sharp knife, ruler, pencil and pair of compasses
- hot glue

Step 2: Schematics

The idea is not mine. I found schematic on this page (there is also other 499
projects with 555). I only added switch beetwen battery and circuit and instead of
speaker I am using a buzzer.

Step 3: Coil
The most difficult part is making coil. In great help was web calculators for air
coils. With them, I calculated that with coil 90 mm width I need about 250
windings and with diameter 70 mm 290 windings that inductance can be 10 mH.
You can also buy already made coils online.

I made coils core from cardboard. Coil is made from lacquered copper wire which
is 0,2 mm in diameter. I did 260 turns. Before soldering, you must clean up both
ends of coil. You can do that with help of sandpaper.

Step 4: Testing
I made circuit on breadboard because I didn’t want when PCB would be finished
it wouldn’t work. You can see test in video bellow.