Somewhere, a metal detectorist must have wanted to entertain his kids and put them to work because there is now such a thing as a remote controlled metal detecting car! Talk about getting kids into the hobby!
I haven’t gotten a chance to play with one yet, but apparently the car beeps and lights up whenever it gets close to a metal object. It comes equipped with some pretty heavy duty little tires, so I imagine taking it through thick, dry beach sand won’t be too hard! And if you don’t find any spare change with it, you’ll be sure to have found some new (and probably young) friends.
So far this metal detecting car has been approved by The London Science Museum - a trusted source if there ever was one - but no word yet on exactly what kind of metal it detects. Anyone tried one yet?
Have you been looking for a way to keep track of all your found items? i-Detect from Ginkgoware helps you do just that.
From their site:
Get rid of the old notebooks, sticky notes, cumbersome database programs, and inaccurate memories, keep a detailed record of all your detecting activites with “i-detect”
i-Detect costs $25.95, and allows you to load pictures, keep track of hundreds of finds, track total hours & collection values, keep a detailed item list, and provides advanced record searching.
I just ordered a copy of the software, so I’ll post a review when I’ve tried it, but I think it looks like the best software available for metal detectors.
If you have experience using this software, we’d love to hear from you. Put your thoughts about this software in the comments section.
It seems many fans of metal detecting are also fans of exploring - they go hand-in-hand, don’t they? One of the best tools for exploring is a map, and the best map tool on the internet is Google Maps. I have been using Google Maps for years to help find my way around town, and recently, gMaps released Google Maps Street View. Street view is exactly what it sounds like….it’s a ton of actual photos taken from the street, all stitched together to make it appear that you’re actually on the street looking around. It’s pretty difficult to give a full explanation, so I’m going to let one of the Google guys (Ryan) do it for me:
Understand now? I live in Orlando, FL, which has this feature, so I’ve spent hours searching the map for my car - to no avail. Street view has brought on a bit of controversy since its inception, mostly with privacy issues. There are now billions a lot of websites devoted to finding unusual photos and situations in street view.
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John Corney, of Corsley Heath, has created a remote controlled metal detector that can climb over footballs, and has an on-board camera to help the controller guide it while it hunts for treasure.
At 50, John Corney has found hundreds of old coins and medieval artifacts with his invention. It cost the creator £2,000 and six years to develop this creation, and was based on an idea he had after hearing a story about land mines.
It makes a fantastic metal detector and I think it is the future of metal detecting units. Anyone could use it because it is remote controlled. I hurt my back in the Gulf War and can’t swing round so this is great for me and for people of all abilities to use.
Mr. Corney is currently looking for a developer to help bring the device to market.
Have you made any modifications to your metal detector? We’d love to hear your story or see a few pictures. Tell us about it in the comments.
I haven’t gotten a chance to play with one yet, but apparently the car beeps and lights up whenever it gets close to a metal object. It comes equipped with some pretty heavy duty little tires, so I imagine taking it through thick, dry beach sand won’t be too hard! And if you don’t find any spare change with it, you’ll be sure to have found some new (and probably young) friends. 
John Corney, of Corsley Heath, has created a remote controlled metal detector that can climb over footballs, and has an on-board camera to help the controller guide it while it hunts for treasure.
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