ThatGuyAgain
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Hey all!
So I’ve been using my Equinox 800 for about a month now and have already made a few updates to the stock kit. I added a quick-disconnect folding mechanism for the control unit (3D printed), swapped out the original rods for a DetectED carbon rod set to improve the rigidity, then swapped the original arm cup for an aluminum one from DetectED as well. It swings a lot better than it did at first, but I do notice the weight of the 15” coil after ~30 minutes or so. I had looked into counterweight systems and really like the look of the Steve’s Detector Rods system. The only problem is that I just invested in the DetectED rods and have a hard case that fits the collapsed setup perfectly.
So now I’m trying to figure out how to get the same benefit while keeping my current setup. I came across this thread (http://www.dankowskidetectors.com/discussions/read.php?2,157201,164879) talking about the counterweight required to balance each of the stock coil sizes. My Leatherman Surge weighs 12.23oz. If I 3D print some kind of sheath for it that would attach to the back of my rod by clamping to the DetectED cuff, I could make a counterweight that also has some utility! It wouldn’t completely balance out the weight, but would at least make the 15” feel more like the 6”.
Has anyone tried counterweight systems or done a DIY counterweight system before? I’d love to hear your experiences with them.
So I’ve been using my Equinox 800 for about a month now and have already made a few updates to the stock kit. I added a quick-disconnect folding mechanism for the control unit (3D printed), swapped out the original rods for a DetectED carbon rod set to improve the rigidity, then swapped the original arm cup for an aluminum one from DetectED as well. It swings a lot better than it did at first, but I do notice the weight of the 15” coil after ~30 minutes or so. I had looked into counterweight systems and really like the look of the Steve’s Detector Rods system. The only problem is that I just invested in the DetectED rods and have a hard case that fits the collapsed setup perfectly.
So now I’m trying to figure out how to get the same benefit while keeping my current setup. I came across this thread (http://www.dankowskidetectors.com/discussions/read.php?2,157201,164879) talking about the counterweight required to balance each of the stock coil sizes. My Leatherman Surge weighs 12.23oz. If I 3D print some kind of sheath for it that would attach to the back of my rod by clamping to the DetectED cuff, I could make a counterweight that also has some utility! It wouldn’t completely balance out the weight, but would at least make the 15” feel more like the 6”.
Has anyone tried counterweight systems or done a DIY counterweight system before? I’d love to hear your experiences with them.