Beginner's guide to the Nokta Makro Simplex+ (with timestamps)

Thanks to viewers for your feedback, you have great suggestions!
In response to requests, I have recorded a back to basics guide to the Simplex.
Covering modes, settings, Ground Balance, screen icons, when to use what, how to adjust your Simplex, and what choices I use on my machine.
Timeline
0.00 intro
1.13 polytunnel tour
2.12 The Simplex
2.55 Turning on
3.19 What is on the screen
4.01 ‘Notch out’ explanation
6.10 Modes
6.28 Field mode
7.19 Sensitivity
8.58 Software version differences
9.55 WARNING- for machines that shipped with 2.7x
10.43 Park modes
12.59 What mode should I run? (with no other context)
14.13 Beach
16.10 All Metal
17.06 Ground Balancing
18.31 ‘Back to home screen’ button
18.58 Iron Audio
19.47 Frequency selection
19.52 Wireless on and off
20.00 Vibration mode
20.30 Torch/ Flashlight
20.41 Backlight
20.56 Changing settings within settings menu
21.34 Pinpointer interference/ Mute button/ Frequency shift
23.08 Wrap up

[@tomlacy4357]

Probably learned more about operating my Simplex from this video than all the others I’ve watched....combined!

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad it helped, that's the only reason I make them. :D I've got a new, practical outdoors one in the planning, and I think that will be useful to Simplex owners too. The Simplex+ is a fantastic machine, but she does need tweaking to work her best. The settings needn't be complicated, but new owners don't get a lot of detailed info in the manual to help with set up. With just a little guidance, everyone can have a great experience (I hope!) Happy hunting :)

[@joedobbs1950]

I’m waiting on Simplex that I won on eBay, this metal detecting is all new to me, I’m really glad I found you, I’m 71 and looking forward to getting outside

[@timrobertson8402]

Got a simplex this past week & you’re videos have been extremely useful & easy to follow,thanks for the assistance

[@ScreenJem]

You are amazingly helpful. This video is everything I needed to get started with my simplex +. Heading out this weekend for the first time…and feel so much more confident about using this machine. I’m so grateful for this video and so happy I found you! Thank you so much!

[@somarmd]

I just ordered a Simplex+ and this is a great beginners guide. Thanks for your help Simplex Guru!

[@robertvogel3535]

Just took my simplex out to the veach after watching your video's. Big help on the chatter noise Found 3 quarters, 2 pennies and pull top tabs , fishing weights and bottle caps. In all, had a great time. It's been years since my last visit to metal detecting. Thank you

[@robertvogel3535]

One quarter was silver

[@mudkicker9350]

Just had my Simplex+ arrive today, an unexpected gift from a client! Not even unboxed it yet, watched this video and i'm VERY VERY excited to get home and set it up !!!

[@metaldetectingwarrelics3639]

I have been detecting for 52 years and it is so nice to see someone giving a comprehensive beginner's guide to the Simplex that is a simple step by step guide. Great video and I will be following you and your husband (not stalking) keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Thank you so much Nick, I really do value the feedback from the folks who watch the videos, and your support. I only do this to help, so it means a huge amount that I am helping 😌

[@SuperCyril2]

Thank you very much for all your detailed explanations. You make using the simplex alot easier.

[@djs61909]

Thanks for this. Just ordered mine and can’t wait to go digging! Loved your casual and relaxed manner also. Give your pups a goodie for me!

[@jeromealmorris1962]

Thanks I got my detector running smoothly after watching all your videos happy hunting keep the finds video coming

[@thesimplexguru1263]

I will! Thank you for watching and commenting. I plan on getting 1 video a week out, c19 restrictions permitting. Apologies it has taken so long to reply, youtube does some weird stuff with what it shows me! Good luck in your searching. :)

[@jeromealmorris1962]

Thanks for the reply KZbin is odd and I'm looking forward to see more of your videos

[@TheShamanicElf]

Best Vid out there, very comprehensive made my life so much easier. Really really Appreciate your time and Knowledge....

[@KernowekTim]

Very good indeed. Valuable information. Crystal clear explanations. Essential viewing. Little wonder that your channel is growing momentum, as well as subscribers to it Lori. Great stuff!

[@papagigo1]

That was so helpful ,, thank you for sharing !!

[@Michael-hv8uo]

Hi Lori, As usual a very useful and informative video :) Keep up the great work. Also looking forward to seeing you on the new detecting channel coming up.

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

Great tutorial, thank you for the great information! I just purchased a Simplex two weeks ago, only been out with it once so far, but was able to pick up a few coins on a previous property that I had pounded with my Garrett Ace 400. Really looking forward to using your tips to get the most out of it. Good luck and thanks again, from Pennsylvania, USA!

[@Detect-Oregon]

An old video/post but great info very informative. Some of you tips very helpful even after a few hundred hrs with the simplex. Thanks and greetings from the PNW/Oregon coast range

[@BlueHuntsCoins]

Just got a new simplex and this video is so helpful! Thank you!

[@davecor]

Another wonderfully helpful video, thanks so much! I always read manuals but am a visual learner. Reading put the information in my head, and watching helps stitch all that together. Your teaching style is bang-on and I appreciate all the extra experience you bring to your explanations.

[@davidthompson6128]

Absolutely brilliant, I learn more by watching and listening. You taught me more in one video about setting up than I could possibly hope to by reading instructions over and over. Keep up the great content x and thank you for making my return to metal detecting fun x

[@bleepingfun]

Great All round video My friend, i have learned a lot by watching your videos 👍🙂

[@donglue5089]

That was very very helpful I am a new metal detector I have just bought the simplex and that is very helpful information on what you have just shown.

[@richardcartmell1394]

Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@vossierebel]

Hi Lori - thanks for that. I will try your beach procedure and see how my machine responds. We have loads of hot rocks and mineralisation so I am having difficulty getting the hang of the machine. As for the question I asked in the previous clip about the battery level versus performance... I'm still doing a bit of research on that one. I'll give a bit more feedback after trying your way of operating on the beach! Thanks again, you're helping me learn the machine!

[@britpaddler1]

Great educational video

[@EsotericLearning]

Thanks for sharing the basics. We're just waiting for the ground to thaw here in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada and my wife and I are raring to go with our new Simplex metal detector. :)

[@panosdioadventures]

Thanks you,it was a great and helpful video us im thinking to buy a Simplex +

[@DA11NOON]

Thanks great vlog

[@stacypink2103]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to help us.

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Thank you Stacy, I really appreciate your comments. How are you finding the Simplex now? Anything you would like to see a video on, that would be of use? Please do let me know! Happy hunting :)

[@stacypinkdetectingaustrali5339]

@@thesimplexguru1263 thanks kindly😘 I sometimes forget which symbol is what setting. Only a minor thing. And you have to go to the end to come back to the begging😁 cheers!

[@Joe-qj9bv]

Great video thank you

[@edcoleman8970]

Hello and good day too you. I ha e recently bought the simplex and am in love with the way it works,it was an upgrade for me from the garrett ace 300. Much different and superior machine. I have only been detecting for aprox.6 months or so and have quickly become addicted. It's the best hobby I have ever had and enjoy the relic hunt the most. I reside in the USA new hampsire to be exact and have found numerous treasures such as civil war buttons and bullets and much older musket balls as well as many many buckles and personal effects. Ok on to the point of my writing this as I am new to this and still learning my new machines ins and outs I am asking about the 2.77 version everyone is talking about. Mine was preloaded with 2.78 and I have recently bought the new sp24 9.5inch coil and the carbon fiber lower arm for it and I consistently hear that the lower version is way better suited for this coil? Is this a big enough difference that I should change my version and if so in what ways and how do I find this version because I have looked everywhere and cannot locate it as I attempted to try it out to see how I liked it and was unsuccessful. I was told by one gentleman that they have pulled it from online so at this time it is unavailable. I'm hoping someone will possibly ha e a copy of this they could somehow send me so I can try it out but so far have struck out. Well I first and foremost want to say thank you for your great show which is most of the reason for my choosing this machine as my upgrade as well as a very entertaining informative show to watch. I am grateful for yourself and a few others who have steady gotten me more and more excited about detecting and helped me become the enthusiast I am as well as helping me become a rapid learning detector also a responsible detector. I would not want to shame any of us who do this with irresponsible habits. We'll I look forward to hearing back from you if you have the time and energy to help me with my delema.thank you so much and thanks for all you do for our hobbies. Your viewer ed

[@micheleh9596]

Thank you Lori!

[@stacypinkdetectingaustrali5339]

Thanks for sharing. Subbed 💰

[@peedeesanddigger4862]

You make a great instructor, I would like to try different detecters . I use an AT Pro now, thanks for sharing.

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Thank you very much :D. I really want to try an AT, as that is what Chigg uses. He is the reason I began this journey, and I'm curious about the machine he loves. I'm happy with my Simplex, it is a superb machine, but like you, I'm keen to learn new things! Thanks for watching and commenting, happy hunting!

[@jonney1217]

That was excellent, very useful, vital infact! Without it its like being told how your computer works and all the programms but nobody telling you how to switch it on - a point many miss with new technologies. Thats why we have "Dummies for ......" books in the shops. I found your vido excellent, got a little lost with the talk of 2.68 machines and 2.76 and 2.77 ? Not sure where I find out which I have as it does not say only gives the Serial number but as mine is Dec 2019 I guess its 2.77. It also has Field and Park screens and not two Park as per your vid. but that must be one of the improvements. Now slowly I will go through your other vids after a bit more practice, as you rightly say you have to spend lots of time with it!

[@sypriano1]

I have a Simplex , I really like the features that make detection easier

[@Hedgey2]

excellent, I've been just in field mode, i'll try park mode on the ridge and furrow as I'm sure I have been missing things

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Very informative cideo

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Hey thanks a lot Lori, that's Fab! I have a new pal (he's 78), and needs a hand with his Simplex - so I think you've covered everything to get me going... (Just need to see if I can pass it on to him... 🤔). Thanks 🙏🏻again, Bobby (Manchester).

[@davidbradbury3232]

Brilliant 👍👍

[@norcaltreasurehunters2380]

I've been doing this less than a month using the Nokta Simplex+ v.2.78 - I never read the manual, you've been my manual , thank you, you're amazing as always! I was detecting up a tree today lol check it out.

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Hi NorCal, I'm guessing you are in California. Just seeing msnbc news on youtube and whats going on with wildfires. Worried about how you are, you OK?

[@norcaltreasurehunters2380]

@@thesimplexguru1263 The air is smokey but I'm fine the fire isn't close to me, yet.. thanks for asking.. :)

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Keep me posted, please. Not that I can do anything, but just want to know what I'm seeing on the news isn't happening to you! 😊

[@norcaltreasurehunters2380]

@@thesimplexguru1263 Thank you, I will :)

[@arthursexton3942]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@soldanovht]

Great! thx

[@PureBlood42]

No regrets on subscribing a few weeks ago...except I wish I'd done so sooner! This video is very helpful. Thank you! I just acquired the Detech 15" coil. I know you've used the Detech 13" coil. Do you have any special advice on which mode would be best for that very big coil? What about ground balancing...should I first auto balance in beach mode and switch over to Park with that coil, as you showed here? Or...should I manual balance and take the number down lower than the auto balance? FYI ~ I'll be using the 15" coil in Lake Erie, OH in waist-deep water. I know it sounds insane swinging a giant coil in a few feet of water, but: 1. Very few trash targets 30 ft offshore AND: 2. I need to cover a large area with the broad sweeps of the big coil. 3. I need the greater depth of the big coil to penetrate deep sand and reach the clay layer holding the good targets. I sincerely appreciate you and how well you speak in simple language in your tutorials. Peace!

[@qanon1286]

Love the accent(I’m an American). It’s one of my favorites!

[@1442GlennLane]

Sounds Scottish.

[@contti386]

Terrific and precise - many thanks, gorgeous guru

[@Tammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm]

Great helpful video, I noticed you run 2.77 is there are reason you haven't moved to 2.78, is 2.77 the better software?

[@bobchipeska6488]

The half chirps in the beginning made me wanna rage quit 😂😂 how do you listen to that and not freak out

[@michaelcapp4597]

Great comprehensive video, I am a little confused regarding the different upload versions, I bought mine secondhand but machine was never used, I think it’s 2.78 how can I tell what age it is many thanks

[@pattilynn8371]

When you target a sound and you use the pin point, is the target in the middle of the coil or front of the coil?

[@gambo47]

What do you think is the best coil for the Simplex ? New to detecting and only had simplex a couple of weeks.

[@HappyHermitt]

My numbers are all over the place. Aluminum cans ring at 40ish thru 70ish. 😮 I plan on getting the sp24

[@jamescamfield4828]

Hi. Just a quick question. On the depth meter on screen does each bar the lights up represent a certain number of inches in depth? Thank you

[@yes.2913]

Thx

[@davidkirkman2621]

Hi, I just got mine and after charging for 4 hrs and despite the battery icon saying fully charged it died after 5 minutes I recharged it for 4 hrs and after a couple of minutes the icon shows only 2 bars? Im going to send it back. I think I got a bad one!!

[@ludilo1104]

Which is vdi number for gold in park 1

[@ianthomas8809]

Help ! Nokia says we cannot roll back to version 2.77 does this mean it’s now not worth getting the SP24 ! Ian

[@allinoneinformation7133]

Can I buy this metal detector? b I am a beginner. This is a useful detector for first users with great depths? V P GAVIT From India.

[@6061lucky]

What is the torch ?

[@ludilo1104]

Are vdi on park 1 for gold is 18,19,20,22,28?? Trash is in 17,18,19

[@ludilo1104]

Koji je broj za zlato u park 1 rezumu?

[@attilahun2075]

Hi, excellent video.I understand ground balance,but I do not undetstand the numbers.So,could You explain please what the numbers mean on GB if You get 80 or 55,or 30 and what kind of soil is connected with numbers.I got yesterday 95 on GB.It seems to me very high,or I did something wrong?

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Hi Johnny. That 95 seems very high. I would have moved field position slightly and tried again. I had exactly the same as you this afternoon, and knew it wasn't right. I shifted slightly and re ground balanced. The actual gb was in the 50s. I probably was inadvertently trying to gb on a bit of iron. I'll answer second part of your question separately, just to keep them in unique posts. Thanks for your questions!

[@neillambert6176]

Hi. Love you videos. Learning a great deal as a result. I've got sp24 coil. Just wondering if it is also worth buying the sp22 coil? Advantages/disadvantages of sp22 vs sp24? Seen sp22 for sale for £40. Should I buy? Thanks.

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Hi Neill, I did do a video ages ago about this, in depth, but in short, possibly. That's a great price and will always be useful to have multiple options for your machine. You can also use it as an almost sniper type coil. I can't say if they are as good as the sp24, having never had one. But I believe they should be. So, if you've got the £40, yeah, options. If it's a stretch, you don't NEED it. Hope this helps!

[@louc.8779]

Ah ha! I should have watched this video first. I took "Buster (Simplex+ v2.78)" out for the first time today, and I was a bit disappointed. I live in Miami, Florida USA; and so of course, I took it to the beach (where else?). I only found several bottle caps, an aluminum can tab, a beer can, a penny and a (still wrapped in it's aluminum wrapper) a condom (yuck!). I feel I should have had more targets pop-up. I searched at Haulover Beach which is approx 8 miles north of Miami Beach (South Beach SoBe). The good thing during the week, the entire beach is almost empty. During winter SoBe is full of tourist and snow birds, and makes it almost impossible to metal detect. I had Buster on Beach mode, and I somewhat struggled with it. I put the ground balance to 0.0, and kept playing with the sensitivity. The tide was high, and surf was too rough and too cold to enter so no metal in the water. Maybe when it gets bit warmer. Nevertheless, thanks to your video, I know better. PS... my arms are killing me! I need to exercise them to get use to swinging this thing around. Cheers! - Louis

[@stratman6879]

Very helpful video, thanks. Which screen protector are you using? Also, how do you like the Pulsedive and have you used the Nokta Pointer? Thanks in advance.

[@norcaltreasurehunters2380]

I want a Pulsedive..the perfect size underwater

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Hi Stratman, I got the screen protector off of ebay. I'll find a link. This is for the UK. :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264593333703

[@thesimplexguru1263]

I love the pulsedive, although I do not use it to its capacity. I need to invest time in it, but even without studying it, I am finding it works fantastically. I used the Nokta Pointer before I had the Simplex and it also worked great. I changed because of the wireless capability of the pulsedive, and the ability to sync with headphones. I always use headphones, so having to take them on and off, and make sure Simplex was far away before switching pointer on, was just too much of a pain. I could have changed to f3, but I want the machine optimised, and NM says that's f2. All roads led to pulsedive, and I'm very happy with it. Only thing I'd change is that it's a bit large!

[@stratman6879]

@@thesimplexguru1263 Thanks so much for your response and all the great information.

[@charlespatton4945]

You talk about notching out numbers but you don't show how to do that. I just got mine yesterday. Much more complicated than I ever imagined it would be. It just makes a lot of noise and randomly jumps through numbers all over the place. So far I can only find my car keys if I have them on the ground surface where I can plainly see them. LOL! I'm sure I'll improve over time. At least I hope so.

[@metaldetectingqueensland1233]

I'm still running the 268 version in your opinion what is the best version to have?

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Avagodigger, I would not be without that mute button, park 1, or the sp24 coil, so something 2.7x is required for me. I choose 2.77 as that’s optimised for sp24 coil. If I only had stock coil, I would probably still choose 2.77, as I could just turn sensitivity down when I needed it, and it would be there when I wanted it. But that’s what’s best for me. Have you thought of changing, if so, what has been your reason for sticking with 2.68? I’m curious. :)

[@metaldetectingqueensland1233]

@@thesimplexguru1263 268 is perfect for Australian conditions I just think that the original 268 was the best version nokta sent out in the first place..it didn need updating in my opinion...all the fuss over pushing a button once compared to three times if you were to.turn the volumn down and another park mode that's basically the same as the original version anyway...the only thing that bothers me though is that the ones who chose to remain true to the original version arnt allowed the privilege of being able to swap coils.. in the end that alone will probably make me go and update the machine but honestly I wish it wasn't so 🤨

[@thesimplexguru1263]

I guess the depth they wanted on the wee coils meant they needed to change the 2.68 software. The depth we get with the sp24 has been amazing, and it is a better coil. I swapped machines with a fellow club member today, and spent 3 hours with the standard coil (and no headphones!). That was an eye opener. Wow. I found it so difficult to separate signals. Tbc....

[@thesimplexguru1263]

Sorry, had to take dog out. What I was trying to say (probably not very well) was that to get the most from the little coils they needed to overpower the stock one (and rely on users to turn it down to work properly. I guess a better solution would have been some way to programme the detector coil to tell the machine to work deeper when the small coils are on, and work normally while the stock one was on. Maybe the tech would be too expensive, and they were keeping it affordable. Anyway, whatever works best for your soil is what is best for you. Thankfully we can choose, but it is difficult that you are limited to the stock coil to get the best performance in your soil. :(

[@BlastedKat]

@@thesimplexguru1263 can I take my Simplex from V2.78 back to V2.77?

[@ianross04]

i am on the verge of buying one of these rascals... just a tad worried it would prove a difficult animal to operate

[@thesimplexguru1263]

They work wonderfully and are amazing value for money. It depends on whether you will have the time to invest in learning the language or you would prefer something easier but less featured. I totally think the Simplex is worth the time, it repays so much for your investment. But, there are easier machines out there. They aren't waterproof though, and are nowhere near as adjustable for specific conditions and preferences. Also, they are quite a bit more money. No question which to choose for me, but I'm thrawn and determined, and don't have loads of money to spend. The videos I have done should cover any situation you find yourself in with the Simplex, if you choose to buy one. I love mine and always choose it first when I go detecting. :)

[@ianross04]

@@thesimplexguru1263 I watched alot of your vids in last 2 weeks and due to price, the excellent tips and step-by-step guides you have posted and recommendations from friends, its one of the reasons i would buy! My son bought me a garrett 200 and I sold it without ever using it because I felt it was too basic and feared I would outgrow the machine in a week. I'm very fortunate to live in a very historically rich location on the essex/Suffolk County boundary and I can't wait to see what I can find. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond 👏 😊

[@HappyHermitt]

Thats a well seasoned machine. Lol

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

"Nothing is deep at the beach". That is absurd...

[@chechochecho3934]

Hola, podéis colocar subtítulos en español? Seria muy bueno todos hablan bien de ti, saludos desde Colombia, gracias