New V3 Firmware Available For The Algoforce

[phrunt]

Some great news everyone, this one has been a while in development but a good one, the new v3.0 firmware for the Algoforce.



NOTICE - Introducing the latest Software Version 3.0.0

Release Date: 11/10/2025

Overview

Version 3.0.0 introduces major usability enhancements for both beginner and advanced users, building on the foundation set in Version 2.0.0.

Key highlights include:

A new Standard Mode designed for beginners.

A Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode to simplify setup.

Restored full flexibility in Advanced Mode, giving expert users more control while maintaining informative coil compatibility feedback.

What’s New in V3.0.0

1. Three User Modes

The previous Standard Mode has been renamed to Intermediate Mode.

A new Standard Mode has been added, tailored specifically for beginners who want maximum simplicity.

Advanced Mode remains available for expert users who prefer full control.

2. Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode

When powered on in Standard Mode, the detector now launches a simple 7-step Quick Start Guide to help new users get detecting quickly and confidently.

The guide walks through:

Coil Calibration

Detection Mode Selection

Frequency Scan

Volume & Vibration Adjustment

Sensitivity Adjustment

Ground Balance

Display Adjustment

This guided workflow ensures new users start with optimal settings right from the beginning.

3. Restored Flexibility in Advanced Mode

Based on community feedback, Advanced Mode now gives full access to all detection modes:

Modes for which the coil is not ideally calibrated will still appear greyed out to indicate they are not optimal.

Greyed-out modes are now selectable.

The real-time coil status for the currently selected mode can be viewed in the Coil Selection menu, with three possible states:

Uncalibrated

Ready

Not Optimal

Coil Status Accuracy – Important Tip

When the coil is close to mineralised ground or large metal objects, its electrical characteristics can temporarily change. This may cause the detector to report the coil as suboptimal, even if it is functioning normally.

To avoid false coil status readings, follow the usage tip from the user manual:

💡 Tip:  For accurate coil status detection, fully extend the shaft and lift the coil at least 50 cm above the ground before checking status.

Compatibility and Installation

Compatible with all existing E1500 and E1500 Plus units.

Please follow the standard firmware update process as outlined in the user manual.

Currently, the AlgoDownloader (firmware upgrade tool) is only available for Windows PCs. A Mac version is still in development.

A new v3 Manual

V3 Firmware

Software Update Tool for Windows

[Mike C...]

4 hours ago, phrunt said:

Some great news everyone, this one has been a while in development but a good one, the new v3.0 firmware for the Algoforce.



NOTICE - Introducing the latest Software Version 3.0.0

Release Date: 11/10/2025

Overview

Version 3.0.0 introduces major usability enhancements for both beginner and advanced users, building on the foundation set in Version 2.0.0.

Key highlights include:

A new Standard Mode designed for beginners.

A Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode to simplify setup.

Restored full flexibility in Advanced Mode, giving expert users more control while maintaining informative coil compatibility feedback.

What’s New in V3.0.0

1. Three User Modes

The previous Standard Mode has been renamed to Intermediate Mode.

A new Standard Mode has been added, tailored specifically for beginners who want maximum simplicity.

Advanced Mode remains available for expert users who prefer full control.

2. Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode

When powered on in Standard Mode, the detector now launches a simple 7-step Quick Start Guide to help new users get detecting quickly and confidently.

The guide walks through:

Coil Calibration

Detection Mode Selection

Frequency Scan

Volume & Vibration Adjustment

Sensitivity Adjustment

Ground Balance

Display Adjustment

This guided workflow ensures new users start with optimal settings right from the beginning.

3. Restored Flexibility in Advanced Mode

Based on community feedback, Advanced Mode now gives full access to all detection modes:

Modes for which the coil is not ideally calibrated will still appear greyed out to indicate they are not optimal.

Greyed-out modes are now selectable.

The real-time coil status for the currently selected mode can be viewed in the Coil Selection menu, with three possible states:

Uncalibrated

Ready

Not Optimal

Coil Status Accuracy – Important Tip

When the coil is close to mineralised ground or large metal objects, its electrical characteristics can temporarily change. This may cause the detector to report the coil as suboptimal, even if it is functioning normally.

To avoid false coil status readings, follow the usage tip from the user manual:

💡 Tip:  For accurate coil status detection, fully extend the shaft and lift the coil at least 50 cm above the ground before checking status.

Compatibility and Installation

Compatible with all existing E1500 and E1500 Plus units.

Please follow the standard firmware update process as outlined in the user manual.

Currently, the AlgoDownloader (firmware upgrade tool) is only available for Windows PCs. A Mac version is still in development.

A new v3 Manual

V3 Firmware

Software Update Tool for Windows

Wow I wish THE BIG BOYS offered that 😁

[Mike C...]

Although Ive never used an algo all I have is from vids and hear say about the performance of the algo seems like a well rounded beeper but I have noticed one thing is there isnt really a faint to loud hit when approaching a target its more or less just a hard hit.It seems to lack what whites called modulation_correct me if Im wrong 🤔  

[phrunt]

It does have a weaker audio response on weak signals, your just seeing it on easy targets in videos.

[Mike C...]

1 hour ago, phrunt said:

It does have a weaker audio response on weak signals, your just seeing it on easy targets in videos.

Maybe they could enhance that with next firmware enhancement.Most of my targets start out as a faint signal🤐

[phrunt]

I'd rather the tiny targets be as loud as they can be.  The 6000's like that even more so, targets go from a roaring target to next to nothing with a small depth change.

[mn90403]

Update complete!  It seems more complicated because I want to start the software before hooking up the detector.  When you do that there isn't a port and it won't let you browse downloads.

As soon as I plugged in the detector to a USB and turn it on I can see the 3.0 file and I click on it and about 15 seconds later it says update successful.

Thanks Simon.

[phrunt]

Yep, you have to plug the detector in and turn it on so it comes up with Update Mode before you try to update it.

It's very quick to update, as you said about 10-15 seconds.

You'll probably want to change yours out of beginner mode to the advanced mode.

[mn90403]

I like trying things from the beginning and then see the difference.