Mixmaster II, blending software questions

starfishdiving · 28th November 2006, 15:27

Good day group:

Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz)
In lieu of Mixmaster:
Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations?

I am doing a comparison of deco, mixing and combined products for a research program. I'd appreciate any insights and assistance. Thanks!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 28th November 2006, 16:28

I have MixMaster II. I don't recall it having unlock codes. Works fine for most things though it does not have banked helium gas as a mix (though does support continuous blend EANx). Hope this helps.

I was also using Gas Management Program (when it, too was stand alone), and that works well, too.

Are there any other good, simple programs out there that don't involve playing with spreadsheets and the like? I am looking for programs that allow pre-banked gas with Helium to be used.

Thanks.

Barrie Law · 28th November 2006, 17:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving)

Good day group:

Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz)
In lieu of Mixmaster:
Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations?

I am doing a comparison of deco, mixing and combined products for a research program. I'd appreciate any insights and assistance. Thanks!

Hi Randy,

There is gas calculator in the Vr3 that will do the calculations for Trimix or Nitrox and will also work out required mixes by setting the MaxD - EAND - PP02.

This feature can be opened with a Pin number that costs about 45 bucks.

Regards

divetheworld · 28th November 2006, 18:31

Have you tried Nigels software?
Has two modes, nitrox and trimix.
Really quite cool.

Brent

Sten · 28th November 2006, 20:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Have you tried Nigels software?
Has two modes, nitrox and trimix.
Really quite cool.

Brent

Works OK. We have used it in our club for more than 1000 fills the last 18 months. One of the few drawbacks is that tabbing between fields is rather unituitive.

I have also attached a vDW mixing sheet that I am working on. The idea behind stems from a need to do several mixes in parallell. Try it out and give me feedback. It is lacking a clear button and a connection to our bookkeping and label printing system.

/Sten

RonMicjan · 29th November 2006, 01:30

Hey Randy, V-Planner has an excellent gas mixing program built in.

starfishdiving · 29th November 2006, 02:44

Ron!

Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh?

Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process.
That, is a nice design to the calculation.

Randy

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 29th November 2006, 02:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving)

Ron!

Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh?

Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process.
That, is a nice design to the calculation.

Randy

Gas Management Program also allows this plus even helium based top offs/continuous blend (I forgot about that until I just re-checked).

4ster · 29th November 2006, 02:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving)

Good day group:

Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz)
In lieu of Mixmaster:
Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations?

Randy,

I can't help with Mixmaster II but recommend Guy Wittig's Mixer which runs on Palm OS. It is very handy to have a small, calculator sized device that does the blending math.

If I understand your question correctly, Mixer has the "blend" function. You enter the gas mix you have in one column and the final blend you want in the next one. When you press the calculate function, it gives the pressures of O2, helium and air to add to make your specified blend. It is very easy to use the program.

It also has a "top up" screen if you want to take an existing mix and top it up with air. There is a "best mix" calculator as well. The user manual is easy to read and short.

Here is a link to Wittig's page:
Mixer for PalmPilot
Steve

RonMicjan · 29th November 2006, 04:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving)

Ron!

Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh?

Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process.
That, is a nice design to the calculation.

Randy

remind me to tell you about my drive home from Nanaimo in the snow : (

the v-planner has 5 windows that do everything I have ever wanted a blending program to do, including the infamous "what if?" screen, you can top with a nitrox blend on one screen.

any resolution on that thing we chatted about last week?

28th November 2006, 15:27	#1 (permalink)
starfishdiving Water is Life! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 32	Mixmaster II, blending software questions Good day group: Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz) In lieu of Mixmaster: Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations? I am doing a comparison of deco, mixing and combined products for a research program. I'd appreciate any insights and assistance. Thanks! __________________ Randy Williams Seattle, WA USA Con***ius say: "Man who say it cannot be done should not bother the man who is doing it."
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28th November 2006, 16:28	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions I have MixMaster II. I don't recall it having unlock codes. Works fine for most things though it does not have banked helium gas as a mix (though does support continuous blend EANx). Hope this helps. I was also using Gas Management Program (when it, too was stand alone), and that works well, too. Are there any other good, simple programs out there that don't involve playing with spreadsheets and the like? I am looking for programs that allow pre-banked gas with Helium to be used. Thanks. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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28th November 2006, 17:19	#3 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving) Good day group: Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz) In lieu of Mixmaster: Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations? I am doing a comparison of deco, mixing and combined products for a research program. I'd appreciate any insights and assistance. Thanks! Hi Randy, There is gas calculator in the Vr3 that will do the calculations for Trimix or Nitrox and will also work out required mixes by setting the MaxD - EAND - PP02. This feature can be opened with a Pin number that costs about 45 bucks. Regards __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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29th November 2006, 02:44	#7 (permalink)
starfishdiving Water is Life! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 32	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions Ron! Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh? Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process. That, is a nice design to the calculation. Randy __________________ Randy Williams Seattle, WA USA Con***ius say: "Man who say it cannot be done should not bother the man who is doing it."
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29th November 2006, 02:49	#8 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving) Ron! Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh? Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process. That, is a nice design to the calculation. Randy Gas Management Program also allows this plus even helium based top offs/continuous blend (I forgot about that until I just re-checked). __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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29th November 2006, 02:57	#9 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 294	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving) Good day group: Is anyone familiar with the Mixmaster II blending software that is found within the Voyager deco software? It appears that Voyager is now defunct and gone. I am looking to get a copy of the blending software as a "stand-alone" application. Is it available without the need to have an unlock code to open it? (considering that Voyager is no longer in biz) In lieu of Mixmaster: Is there a mixing program that will allow the user to input a "blend" (example: 40%) in addition to the usual O2, He, air calculations? Randy, I can't help with Mixmaster II but recommend Guy Wittig's Mixer which runs on Palm OS. It is very handy to have a small, calculator sized device that does the blending math. If I understand your question correctly, Mixer has the "blend" function. You enter the gas mix you have in one column and the final blend you want in the next one. When you press the calculate function, it gives the pressures of O2, helium and air to add to make your specified blend. It is very easy to use the program. It also has a "top up" screen if you want to take an existing mix and top it up with air. There is a "best mix" calculator as well. The user manual is easy to read and short. Here is a link to Wittig's page: Mixer for PalmPilot Steve __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn Last edited by 4ster : 29th November 2006 at 12:58. Reason: found the link to the software
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29th November 2006, 04:58	#10 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,100	Re: Mixmaster II, blending software questions Quote: (Originally Posted by starfishdiving) Ron! Hey! ya cheated death on I-5 again, huh? Mixmaster/Voyager is the only software (so far) that i have found that allows the use of a pre-blend of nitrox to be factored into the mixing process. That, is a nice design to the calculation. Randy remind me to tell you about my drive home from Nanaimo in the snow : ( the v-planner has 5 windows that do everything I have ever wanted a blending program to do, including the infamous "what if?" screen, you can top with a nitrox blend on one screen. any resolution on that thing we chatted about last week? __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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