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Simple Arduino Metal Detector

 One of my favorite electronics projects are metal detectors. I'm trying to build some famous and more complex detectors like the TGSL (VLF) and the Delta Pulse (PI) but I also decided to try a very simple approach - using an Arduino and a few electronic components. As I also work with programming, it was very interesting to join the 2 areas (electronics and IT). The detector works as an "educational" purpose as it detects a large coin at about a 3-4 centimeters distance from the coil while professional detectors can detect objects at a very larger distance, although it can be a great opportunity to learn more about how metal detectors work (in this case using the Pulse Induction technology). I found this project in a YouTube video, and it is not created by me but I'm sharing it with you. In my test, I replaced the LED with a piezo buzzer, so, the components I used were: - 1x Arduino UNO - 1x protoboard (optional as you can mount the components any other way) - 2x 220