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## Calibration | ||
Calibrating the metal detector improves the accuracy of readings. To calibrate: | ||
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1. Hold your phone 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) above the ground with the screen facing up. | ||
2. Press 'Calibrate'. | ||
3. Recalibrate occasionally for accuracy. | ||
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The detector automatically calibrates when started. | ||
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## Detecting Metal | ||
The detector only finds magnetic metals like iron. To detect metal: | ||
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1. After calibrating, hold your phone 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) above the area to scan with the screen facing up. | ||
2. Slowly move your phone, keeping the distance and orientation consistent. | ||
3. When metal is detected, the phone will vibrate and indicate detection. | ||
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## Understanding Readings | ||
The graph shows magnetic field strength over time. Metal causes spikes up or down. If spikes occur that don't trigger the metal detector, lower the threshold to increase sensitivity. | ||
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Readings at the top of the screen show field strength in microteslas (uT). | ||
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## Threshold | ||
Lower threshold values increase sensitivity. Higher values decrease it. Adjust with the on-screen slider. | ||
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## High Sensitivity Mode | ||
This removes noise filtering for maximum sensitivity. The graph becomes noisier and false positives occur more frequently. Enable with the 'High sensitivity' switch. | ||
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## Metal Direction (experimental) | ||
This experimental feature attempts to indicate metal direction with two on-screen dots. One points towards the metal and the other away from it. Unfortunately, it's uncertain which is which. Move your phone towards one dot; if the number in the center increases, you are getting closer. If the dots swap, it likely means you just passed over the metal. This requires a gyroscope sensor. | ||
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Enable it on Settings > Experimental > Show metal direction. | ||
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## Use Cases | ||
Find dropped magnetic metal objects like keys or knives. Cannot detect coins or jewelry. |