Create a metal detector from household items

Create a metal detector from household items

Detect metal with a metal detector!

In this video tutorial, you will see how to create a metal detector out of just two household items, for under twenty dollars. So, if you're on a treasure hunt, and have no money yet, then make your own metal detector.

What You Will Need:

1. A calculator,
2. A walkie talkie, and
3. Something metal

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Xoebear 10 months ago
Yes, but you'll have to find and touch metal with it. It's not actually a metal DETECTOR. It just shows you what's right in front of your face. e_e
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michael18284 5 months ago
and there are no radio waves in the calculator....
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