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MI6 Pin Pointer ~ Question

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unearth

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I got the MI6 pin pointer and am really enjoying how it works, but I have a question. While I'm using the pin pointer I've noticed a recurring sound. It sounds like a "low charge" signal, but when I turn the pin pointer on, I get 2 light flashes indicating 60% charge. I've looked at the paperwork that came with the pin pointer, but I don't see any info about any indicator sound. Anyone else notice this sound?
 
They certainly hold the charge for a very long time.

For some reason I sometimes get a communication breakdown between the probe and the controller.

I remove and reload the probe with the controller and all was well with the world.

Just a little annoying when on a dig. :beers: Jerry.
 
One tip to try is make sure your MI-6 is away from a target when you turn it off. Don't turn it off when it is still bleeping.
 
Gary-
I'm sure I have the pin pointer away from any metallic object or when bleeping when turning it off. Usually the sound happens randomly, usually while I'm just holding it, but sometimes while searching for the target. Does the pin pointer have a "sound signal" to denote anything such as battery charge or which program it's using?
 
The switching off was just an idea and has helped some people.
There is no audio to tell you what program you are in unless you are scrolling through the menu.
It may be worth fully charging the unit and remove and re pair.
That's all I can think off at the moment.
 
Tried the MI6, catchy name. Wasn't impressed, upped my dig time per/target, with all the off/on switching. Coil has to be off for pin-pointer to work- visa-versa.
I wish XP would have put in the discrimination, like the Sun Ray X-1 probe.

I have owned the Garret Pro Pointer, the X-1, the cheap Harbor Freight, tried the M16, but am sticking with my Minelab Pro Find-25.
I feel the Minelab has more depth and reliability. Just my $.02.

Like the saying goes, "An opinion, everybody has one.....":rofl:
 
Gary B-
Tried your suggestions. Charge and re-pair. Still have the sound. Could it be the pin pointer interacting with the controller some how? Like I said, it sounds like a low battery charge signal or maybe the pin pointer does a constant re-pairing with the controller. Could it be the pin pointer is working the same way as does tracking GB on the Deus?
 
I have a question that I can not find an answer to, in stand alone mode in vibrate only does the MI-6 beep when turning it on/off ?

thanks for the help.

BP
 
I have the same beeping noise and I have no idea what it is my pinpointer also seems to lock up and keep sounding even after I pull it away from the target only way it stops is if I restart it anyone have that problem thanks
 
I found using it is just an exercise in futility. I packed it away waiting for XP to make some changes that make it more useful. As it is it drops off when u least expect it. Sometimes forgets to turn the coil back on, is horrible slow activating with the HF Elliptical coil I have. I would rather use it over my Garrett pro pointer but it works when u turn. It on and off and u can still check your hole with the Deus.
 
Now that it has been about five months since I have been out hunting, my user memory of the Deus and Pin Pointer is failing. I only managed to get in the field a couple of times with my new Deus and Pin Pointer so I am hardly a expert with the equipment. I can't even "Remember what I'm suppose to Remember", let alone the specifics of doing it.

Is it possible to tell when the M-16 is fully charged by observing the Light/LED ?

If I remember correctly, when I first plugged it in the Light/LED was blinking fairly rapidly. Now that it's been on charge for over 24 hours the light /LED stays on for about 3 to 4 seconds followed by being off for about the same amount of time.
 
Your Mi-6 is working properly and yes, you can tell the battery level when paired and using the remote with the Deus. Check out the pic.
dfeebr.jpg
 
Perhaps I wasn't clear enough but I was only interested in determining when it was fully charged when using the charger.

Thanks for your response. It will help me in while the field.

In between waking up my camper for the camping season today I managed to find the following in the micro minature M-16 manual.

Charge time ± 3 hours / During charging the LED will flash 3 times / End of charging the LED 4 sec ON, 4 sec OFF (cycle)

Mine is in fact doing this, so apparently it is fully charged.
 
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