Who is it for?
Companies that design or manufacture their own detectors, makers who want to add a phone screen to an existing device, and detector retail brands. If your device has a small screen or none at all, the phone becomes a full control panel and your product stands out at first glance.
Main page for this topic: HS Detector Mobile App
What I build
- Device–phone communication: data protocol with the control board and a real-time data stream
- Live scan screen: signal gauge, status messages, signal history
- Oscilloscope view: pulse decay curve and sampling point
- Depth and target: depth estimate per coil type, target classification by conductivity, alerts
- Map, log and settings: a tabbed interface usable one-handed in the field
See the HS Detector mobile app as an example.
A developer who understands the hardware
A detector app is not just a nice screen; it needs software that understands pulse rate, sampling timing, coil type and battery state. I have been building electronics and software together for 18 years; because the same person designs the embedded board and the mobile app, protocol and screen fit each other.
For the signal processing side, see pulse induction detector software.
How we proceed
We first discuss your device's board, its data output and the screens you want. We define the communication protocol, test the live signal screen with your device in the first version, then add depth, target and logging features in stages. I also handle the App Store release.
What I offer
Device-specific
Matched to your board's protocol
Live signal
Measurement data on screen instantly
Oscilloscope
Pulse curve view
Target and depth
Classification and alerts
Field-ready
One-handed, tabbed interface
Release support
App Store process included
Technologies I use
How we work
Free intro call
We clarify needs, existing systems and goals together.
Quote & roadmap
Scope, technology, timeline and budget within 24 hours.
Staged development
Weekly demos and a live test environment.
Launch & support
Go-live, training and ongoing maintenance.
Free pre-analysisThe first meeting and roadmap are completely free, with no obligation.
Staged delivery and approvalYou review each module on a test environment before we move on.
Written scope and rightsScope, delivery and source code rights are defined in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Do you develop metal detector apps?
Yes. I build mobile apps for detector manufacturers that connect to the device and show the signal live; the HS Detector app is my reference project.
Can an app be added to my existing detector?
Yes, if your board provides a data output. I first review the board and data format and build the communication protocol accordingly.
Which screens does the app include?
Live scan, signal history, oscilloscope, depth and target display, plus map, log and settings tabs; we define the scope for your device.
How does the process work?
We define the scope together, test the live signal screen with your device in the first version and add further features in stages.