Metal detecting has always been part science, part instinct. But with the XP Deus 2 offering so many customizable settings, the line between guesswork and precision has started to blur. So I asked a bold question:
Can artificial intelligence create a better XP Deus 2 program than an experienced detectorist?
I put ChatGPT to the test—and the result is what I’m now calling the PHANTOM program.
What Makes PHANTOM Unique?
PHANTOM is a custom program built specifically for one purpose:
Finding shallow non-ferrous targets in dense iron and nail-infested ground.
It’s based on Deus Mono running at 40 kHz with maximum separation settings and no audio filtering. The result is a raw, highly responsive program that performs incredibly well in heavily hunted or trash-filled sites.
PHANTOM Program Settings
Base Program: Deus Mono
Frequency: 40 kHz
Audio Type: PWM or Pitch (362 Hz default)
Tones: 2 Tones or Full Tones
Audio Response: 5
Reactivity: 5
Silencer: 0
Discrimination: 0–2
Iron Volume: 2
Ground Balance: Manual (Pump, then 85–88)
Ground Stability: 0–1
Sensitivity: 92–95
Bottle Cap Rejection: 0
Notch: OFF
Tracking: OFF
Why Mono?
Mono mode allows for a purer signal than FMF. It doesn’t blend multiple frequencies, which means it gives you more accurate, unfiltered feedback—especially in iron. Paired with high reactivity and zero silencer, this setup is designed to separate good targets from trash with surgical precision.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Program | Deus Mono |
| Frequency | 40 kHz |
| Audio Type | PWM or Pitch (362 Hz default) |
| Tones | 2 Tones or Full Tones |
| Audio Response | 5 |
| Reactivity | 5 |
| Silencer | 0 |
| Discrimination | 0–2 |
| Iron Volume | 2 |
| Ground Balance | Manual (Pump, then 85–88) |
| Ground Stability | 0–1 |
| Sensitivity | 92–95 |
| Bottle Cap Rejection | 0 |
| Notch | OFF |
| Tracking | OFF |
🎯 Why This Works
The PHANTOM program prioritizes:
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Speed: Reactivity 5 means you can separate a nail from a coin just inches apart.
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Clarity: Silencer 0 and low discrimination let you hear every whisper.
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Precision: 40 kHz picks up tiny masked targets with incredible accuracy.
Mono mode gives you raw audio with no filtering — making this program perfect for advanced users who want total control in tough sites.
🎥 Watch the Full Breakdown on YouTube
If you want to see this program in action, I recorded the full build + field test here:
https://youtu.be/Wu7gCumqF5g?si=D43xVKSakyvlPzUc
🧭 Final Thoughts
Is AI better at building Deus 2 programs than humans? That’s for you to decide.
But if you’re hunting in iron-heavy ground, the PHANTOM program might be the edge you’ve been missing.
Try it out — and let me know what you find.