POLL:Back mounted display system

Westwinds · 7th January 2006, 02:48

Breaking away from a previous thread.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/gener...html#post27447

Please vote on the concept of a back mounted display system.

A back mounted display could be a set of LED or lights mounted on the divers back allowing your buddy to assess your condition without seeing your face. This may add a level of comfort when following a diver into a wreck or other confined space.

What do you think about a back mounted display system?

***caveseeker7*** · 7th January 2006, 06:21

Liked it on the Cis, like it on the Boris.

Have been contemplating the idea ...

... by the time I have the dosh to buy a PRISM the HUD deco should be available.

If that turns out as planned, computer housed in a battery cap replacement with a monitor displaying sensor and deco data completely separate from the setpoint electronics ...

... the current HUD could be mounted in the back as a buddy display.

abowie · 7th January 2006, 09:05

It's a bit of a gimmick isn't it?

If the idea is that your buddy will keep an eye on your PO2 for you and vice versa, wouldn't it be better if you both kept a better eye on your own PO2?

I can't see that it can do to much harm but I'd rather have an HUD personally.

***Louby Lou*** · 7th January 2006, 09:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Have been contemplating the idea ...

... by the time I have the dosh to buy a PRISM the HUD deco should be available.

Is that

for you getting a PRISM or the PRISM getting HUD deco

The back mounted display seems like a good idea - although I think buddy lights mounted on the top of the box would be my preferred way on doing something like this. The LED lights of a HUD are more visible from a distance and in poor conditions. I'm still un-decided on having the PO2 display on there also. Although I understand why it is on there, I don't think it is an necessity.

Top mounted lights would be a better option than slap bang in the centre of the unit; I think that they could be mounted in a better position. I know that no matter where you put them there is going to be a blindspot - I'm just thinking on my own experiences that 9 times of out 10 my buddy is next to me rather than straight ahead, unless the environment causes us to be one behind the other.

And the person that's last doesn't get to be monitored anyway

***Decodiver*** · 7th January 2006, 11:17

I have it on my Boris and it is a good feature, the location is also good especially as there is a PPO2 screen showing a display as well as the four LEDs.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

***caveseeker7*** · 7th January 2006, 15:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Is that

for you getting a PRISM or the PRISM getting HUD deco

Ahem *cough, cough* ... probably a 50/50 chance of either.

Part of matching the rebreather and the diver.

Quote:

The back mounted display seems like a good idea - although I think buddy lights mounted on the top of the box would be my preferred way on doing something like this. The LED lights of a HUD are more visible from a distance and in poor conditions. I'm still un-decided on having the PO2 display on there also.

I agree, display is okay, but lights better. All you need is the alert, for everything else you can check the handsets or alert the diver to.

Pelagian · 8th January 2006, 16:24

Loved the idea on Kevin's unit. Simple unobtrusive and gives team members one extra tool for assessing their mates condition.

CHeers

Seb

iani · 8th January 2006, 18:31

I have it on my Boris but can't really see the point I'm afraid, waste of battery power really.

Ian

lizardland · 9th January 2006, 12:25

Errr... this might be so obvious that I'm missing something but aren't you only going to be checking it when you think there may be a problem anyway, for example an unexpectedly motionless diver? Can't you do the same with a poke in the ribs or a light flash?

If it's for ordinary run of the mill checks during the dive then surely only one diver in a two diver team can be checked and the poor sod at the back is on his own? Sounds a bit of a gimmick but then I'm just a cynic...

Janos · 9th January 2006, 21:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Can't you do the same with a poke in the ribs or a light flash?

A [pke in the ribs? A knee in the bollocks is the usual way to see whether Digger is really unconcious or is just trying to wind you up!

Janos

View Poll Results: What do you think about a back mounted display system?
Excellent idea: I would use it	17	54.84%
Excellent idea: For someone else	9	29.03%
Simply a bad idea	4	12.90%
This idea is dangerous!	1	3.23%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

7th January 2006, 02:48	#1 (permalink)
Westwinds Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 89	POLL:Back mounted display system Breaking away from a previous thread. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/gener...html#post27447 Please vote on the concept of a back mounted display system. A back mounted display could be a set of LED or lights mounted on the divers back allowing your buddy to assess your condition without seeing your face. This may add a level of comfort when following a diver into a wreck or other confined space. What do you think about a back mounted display system? __________________ Located in Canada
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7th January 2006, 06:21	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Liked it on the Cis, like it on the Boris. Have been contemplating the idea ... ... by the time I have the dosh to buy a PRISM the HUD deco should be available. If that turns out as planned, computer housed in a battery cap replacement with a monitor displaying sensor and deco data completely separate from the setpoint electronics ... ... the current HUD could be mounted in the back as a buddy display. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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7th January 2006, 09:05	#3 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 573	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system It's a bit of a gimmick isn't it? If the idea is that your buddy will keep an eye on your PO2 for you and vice versa, wouldn't it be better if you both kept a better eye on your own PO2? I can't see that it can do to much harm but I'd rather have an HUD personally. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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7th January 2006, 09:34	#4 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* Let Me At 'Em! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,023	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Have been contemplating the idea ... ... by the time I have the dosh to buy a PRISM the HUD deco should be available. Is that for you getting a PRISM or the PRISM getting HUD deco The back mounted display seems like a good idea - although I think buddy lights mounted on the top of the box would be my preferred way on doing something like this. The LED lights of a HUD are more visible from a distance and in poor conditions. I'm still un-decided on having the PO2 display on there also. Although I understand why it is on there, I don't think it is an necessity. Top mounted lights would be a better option than slap bang in the centre of the unit; I think that they could be mounted in a better position. I know that no matter where you put them there is going to be a blindspot - I'm just thinking on my own experiences that 9 times of out 10 my buddy is next to me rather than straight ahead, unless the environment causes us to be one behind the other. And the person that's last doesn't get to be monitored anyway __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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7th January 2006, 11:17	#5 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,168	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system I have it on my Boris and it is a good feature, the location is also good especially as there is a PPO2 screen showing a display as well as the four LEDs. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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7th January 2006, 15:58	#6 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Is that for you getting a PRISM or the PRISM getting HUD deco Ahem cough, cough ... probably a 50/50 chance of either. Part of matching the rebreather and the diver. Quote: The back mounted display seems like a good idea - although I think buddy lights mounted on the top of the box would be my preferred way on doing something like this. The LED lights of a HUD are more visible from a distance and in poor conditions. I'm still un-decided on having the PO2 display on there also. I agree, display is okay, but lights better. All you need is the alert, for everything else you can check the handsets or alert the diver to. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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8th January 2006, 16:24	#7 (permalink)
Pelagian Multi-Circuit Meg Monkey! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 275	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Loved the idea on Kevin's unit. Simple unobtrusive and gives team members one extra tool for assessing their mates condition. CHeers Seb __________________ 'Because... I was Inverted!'
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8th January 2006, 18:31	#8 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system I have it on my Boris but can't really see the point I'm afraid, waste of battery power really. Ian
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9th January 2006, 12:25	#9 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,188	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Errr... this might be so obvious that I'm missing something but aren't you only going to be checking it when you think there may be a problem anyway, for example an unexpectedly motionless diver? Can't you do the same with a poke in the ribs or a light flash? If it's for ordinary run of the mill checks during the dive then surely only one diver in a two diver team can be checked and the poor sod at the back is on his own? Sounds a bit of a gimmick but then I'm just a cynic... __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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9th January 2006, 21:45	#10 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 580	Re: POLL:Back mounted display system Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Can't you do the same with a poke in the ribs or a light flash? A [pke in the ribs? A knee in the bollocks is the usual way to see whether Digger is really unconcious or is just trying to wind you up! Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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