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Modifications

Modified Waterproof Sea Ghost Equinox Case w/ Remote PinPoint

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Hey folks, the title says it all but here is a video of the Sea Ghost case for the Minelab Equinox with remote pinpoint switch.


Some things to add with the video … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Mods and More Mods

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Saltshaker

Got some new things I am working on for the Excalibur and Equinox….stay tuned.… Read the rest by clicking here.

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Hydra-HP-Elite Headphones

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Saltshaker

Well if you have a XP Deus 2 then the Hydra-HPs are I now fitted the set for the wireless module.

These were created and modified to not only fit the Deus … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Equinox and Excalibur Hydra-HPs

November 5, 2021May 16, 2022 Saltshaker

The first batch of prototypes are done. I call them prototypes just because I have done this before for the Excalibur years ago but never for the Equinox. They are basically the … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Minelab Excalibur Coil Wiring Chart

November 3, 2021 Saltshaker

If you plan to swap your coil or do the swap mod on your Excalibur then more than likely you will need the proper wiring chart. Of course a quick search will … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Custom Minelab Excalibur Decals

October 31, 2021November 1, 2021 Saltshaker

I while back I made custom decals for the Excalibur which was only intended for my custom Excal featured here:
https://detectingunderground.com/custom-modified-minelab-excalibur/
I even did custom colors as well as a Pirate version. … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Metal Detector Coil Repair

October 28, 2021 Saltshaker

Once in a while the wire on your coil may deteriorate and the jacket will peel. Unfortunately there is no way to replace the jacket but you can replace the wire instead … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Custom AT Pro Straight Shaft w/ Mechanical Remote PP Mod

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Saltshaker

Here is a nice mod I did a few years ago but I still use this bad boy when the time calls for it. Although I primarily use my Excal, I really … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Waterproof Minelab Explorer II

October 15, 2021October 27, 2021 Saltshaker

Here’s an oldie but a goodie. My waterproof Minelab Explorer II project. This was done years ago prior to the arrival of the Equinox. This has been done before on similar levels … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Custom Waterproof Equinox Headphones

September 19, 2021October 27, 2021 Saltshaker

So now that I am a proud owner of a Equinox 800, the first step for me was to build some custom headphones that were more comfortable, sounded better, and were waterproof.… Read the rest by clicking here.

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