using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter

**jmurba** · 8th August 2006, 17:14

Hi all,

I am comming back with my housing concerns for my ppo2 circuits.
as anybody tried to use a translucid digital camera housing to gt his circuit in ?
there are plenty for cheap because after 2 years the camra don' exista any more for 50€ one can get a brabd new houssing.
they are depth limited but i think we could double depth if we don't us the buttons .

regards

jean mi

Crazyduck · 8th August 2006, 17:49

Depending on what you are looking for…
Ikelite sells parts (buttons and glands) and more than a few styles of cases.
Recently, Ikelite cases have been moving faster than the digital cameras and Ikelite is limiting production run of digital cases. I was looking for an Olympus SP320 case and they are already out of production from Ikelite.

There are a few other options. I have seen people use old battery canister cases and in a few cases people have seemed to use Lexan food containers with new hinges. Depends on what is available and the size that you need.

A few people have shown in this section their version of such work.

Good luck, Andrew

**jmurba** · 8th August 2006, 18:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

Depending on what you are looking for…
Ikelite sells parts (buttons and glands) and more than a few styles of cases.
Recently, Ikelite cases have been moving faster than the digital cameras and Ikelite is limiting production run of digital cases. I was looking for an Olympus SP320 case and they are already out of production from Ikelite.

There are a few other options. I have seen people use old battery canister cases and in a few cases people have seemed to use Lexan food containers with new hinges. Depends on what is available and the size that you need.

A few people have shown in this section their version of such work.

Good luck, Andrew

Hi Andrew,
thank for your help...finding a houssing is a main in the neck

Crazyduck · 8th August 2006, 19:41

I agree it is a total pain...

If you are looking for electronics “ppO2 and voting logic” there are a few commercial choices that have just popped onto the market.

Shearwater computer- it will read 3 cells, I think the estimate is $1300.00US.
www.rebreather.ca

Deep Diving is doing 3 sensor package with voting logic.
I am guessing at $800.00Aussie or $600.00US.
http://www.deepdiving.net/

HS explorer and the VR3 but both are single O2 sensors.

Plus Paul has a PPo2 unit out called a 'rEvo' an that is anywhere from one to three sensors; if my memory is serving me right.

For homebrewed stuff- there is some great stuff by Scuba Vixen…

Good luck, Andrew

paulraymaekers · 8th August 2006, 19:49

hello Andrew, the rEvo is the rebreather we produce

the PPO2 gauge we make is called the rEvodream (and is offcourse used on our rEvo)

the rEvodream reads 2 cells (or only one if you want and change the settings), is always equipped with a HUD, fully settable and possible to calibrate without opening, no push-buttoms at all (completely shock-switch operated)

pictures:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...500/ppuser/397

regards

paul .... leaving till saturday

Crazyduck · 8th August 2006, 20:12

Paul,
Thank you for the correction.
No harm was meant and sorry for misunderstanding your product sir.

Thank you for producing the rEvo it is very interesting rebreather. I like the design characteristics that you have developed.

Regards, Andrew

**jmurba** · 9th August 2006, 00:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

I agree it is a total pain...

If you are looking for electronics “ppO2 and voting logic” there are a few commercial choices that have just popped onto the market.

Shearwater computer- it will read 3 cells, I think the estimate is $1300.00US.
www.rebreather.ca

Deep Diving is doing 3 sensor package with voting logic.
I am guessing at $800.00Aussie or $600.00US.
http://www.deepdiving.net/

HS explorer and the VR3 but both are single O2 sensors.

Plus Paul has a PPo2 unit out called a 'rEvo' an that is anywhere from one to three sensors; if my memory is serving me right.

For homebrewed stuff- there is some great stuff by Scuba Vixen…

Good luck, Andrew

++++ hi again,
in fact I bought the tecm tube gauge, and don't need to buy anything else , it is just that i would lie to use my digital voting logic circuit ant that I have no hossing to do so.
but tecme as also realeased a photo of a new digital gauge...SOON ON THE MARKET THAT WOULD RENDER USELESS MY OWN circuit....
so I am still looking for a houssing...
regards

jean m

Scuba_Vixen · 9th August 2006, 04:21

For a DIY project, I think it'll be hard to beat a canister light battery canister with a plain flat lid to house your electronics in.

Make use of something where the R&D and manufacturing learning curve has already been completed.

Darlene

8th August 2006, 17:14	#1 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 920	using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter Hi all, I am comming back with my housing concerns for my ppo2 circuits. as anybody tried to use a translucid digital camera housing to gt his circuit in ? there are plenty for cheap because after 2 years the camra don' exista any more for 50€ one can get a brabd new houssing. they are depth limited but i think we could double depth if we don't us the buttons . regards jean mi
(Offline)

8th August 2006, 17:49	#2 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter Depending on what you are looking for… Ikelite sells parts (buttons and glands) and more than a few styles of cases. Recently, Ikelite cases have been moving faster than the digital cameras and Ikelite is limiting production run of digital cases. I was looking for an Olympus SP320 case and they are already out of production from Ikelite. There are a few other options. I have seen people use old battery canister cases and in a few cases people have seemed to use Lexan food containers with new hinges. Depends on what is available and the size that you need. A few people have shown in this section their version of such work. Good luck, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
(Online)

8th August 2006, 18:03	#3 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 920	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) Depending on what you are looking for… Ikelite sells parts (buttons and glands) and more than a few styles of cases. Recently, Ikelite cases have been moving faster than the digital cameras and Ikelite is limiting production run of digital cases. I was looking for an Olympus SP320 case and they are already out of production from Ikelite. There are a few other options. I have seen people use old battery canister cases and in a few cases people have seemed to use Lexan food containers with new hinges. Depends on what is available and the size that you need. A few people have shown in this section their version of such work. Good luck, Andrew Hi Andrew, thank for your help...finding a houssing is a main in the neck
(Offline)

8th August 2006, 19:41	#4 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter I agree it is a total pain... If you are looking for electronics “ppO2 and voting logic” there are a few commercial choices that have just popped onto the market. Shearwater computer- it will read 3 cells, I think the estimate is $1300.00US. www.rebreather.ca Deep Diving is doing 3 sensor package with voting logic. I am guessing at $800.00Aussie or $600.00US. http://www.deepdiving.net/ HS explorer and the VR3 but both are single O2 sensors. Plus Paul has a PPo2 unit out called a 'rEvo' an that is anywhere from one to three sensors; if my memory is serving me right. For homebrewed stuff- there is some great stuff by Scuba Vixen… Good luck, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
(Online)

8th August 2006, 19:49	#5 (permalink)
paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,638	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter hello Andrew, the rEvo is the rebreather we produce the PPO2 gauge we make is called the rEvodream (and is offcourse used on our rEvo) the rEvodream reads 2 cells (or only one if you want and change the settings), is always equipped with a HUD, fully settable and possible to calibrate without opening, no push-buttoms at all (completely shock-switch operated) pictures: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...500/ppuser/397 regards paul .... leaving till saturday __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
(Offline)

8th August 2006, 20:12	#6 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter Paul, Thank you for the correction. No harm was meant and sorry for misunderstanding your product sir. Thank you for producing the rEvo it is very interesting rebreather. I like the design characteristics that you have developed. Regards, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
(Online)

9th August 2006, 00:42	#7 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 920	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) I agree it is a total pain... If you are looking for electronics “ppO2 and voting logic” there are a few commercial choices that have just popped onto the market. Shearwater computer- it will read 3 cells, I think the estimate is $1300.00US. www.rebreather.ca Deep Diving is doing 3 sensor package with voting logic. I am guessing at $800.00Aussie or $600.00US. http://www.deepdiving.net/ HS explorer and the VR3 but both are single O2 sensors. Plus Paul has a PPo2 unit out called a 'rEvo' an that is anywhere from one to three sensors; if my memory is serving me right. For homebrewed stuff- there is some great stuff by Scuba Vixen… Good luck, Andrew ++++ hi again, in fact I bought the tecm tube gauge, and don't need to buy anything else , it is just that i would lie to use my digital voting logic circuit ant that I have no hossing to do so. but tecme as also realeased a photo of a new digital gauge...SOON ON THE MARKET THAT WOULD RENDER USELESS MY OWN circuit.... so I am still looking for a houssing... regards jean m
(Offline)

9th August 2006, 04:21	#8 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: using a digital camera housing for a ppo2 meter For a DIY project, I think it'll be hard to beat a canister light battery canister with a plain flat lid to house your electronics in. Make use of something where the R&D and manufacturing learning curve has already been completed. Darlene
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode