Vision Upgrade

PeteS · 1st March 2006, 19:02

Well I finally have the Vision upgrade, and it is poised to be downloaded to the Inspiration. The question is, should I do it? Last time I did an upgrade APD told me that everything was alright, that there were no issues with the software. But they were obviously being "economical with the truth" at the time.

So, has anyone found a reason to do the upgrade?

Or, has anyone found a reason not to do the upgrade?

You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade.

Allan_o · 1st March 2006, 19:06

Hi Pete.
Did the update last friday.
had a dive foir an hour in the local pool,
OBS normal throughout the dive...

One of the good things is that the buttons on the handset are responding much better now.

cheers Allan

***EBT*** · 1st March 2006, 21:00

'ere stegs, you could take the Jetsam upgrade. Guaranteed to run on buggy software, but patches are readily available in any good off license!!

**nigelh** · 2nd March 2006, 09:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS)

You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade.

I loaded mine for the weekend and Danny B and I scootered the perimiter of Stoney as a burn test. That's V02.01.01 on 18/40 but hardly at trimix depths.

grahamsp · 2nd March 2006, 10:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS)

Well I finally have the Vision upgrade, and it is poised to be downloaded to the Inspiration. The question is, should I do it? Last time I did an upgrade APD told me that everything was alright, that there were no issues with the software. But they were obviously being "economical with the truth" at the time.

So, has anyone found a reason to do the upgrade?

Or, has anyone found a reason not to do the upgrade?

You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade.

In 27 hours of diving, my Vision software (trimix version) has behaved to specification. So I did the upgrade and so far so good (2 dives, total run time 160 minutes or so). I like the new O2 addition routine, more responsive buttons and losing the endless fast ascent warnings after small changes of depth. Even better, my Mac now talks to the Evo (tho' that's off topic - sorry)!

Graham

decoweenie · 2nd March 2006, 11:01

I know that the instruction was already given above concerning using the USB connection, but I am one of those people needing hand holding when it comes to computer drivers.

So in case there are other driver-challenged people like me out there, I am just outlining the steps I did to get the USB connection to work since my new laptop doesn't have a serial port:

Go HERE
Download the file "ghe.zip" to your hard disk
Unzip the content of the zip file to a new folder
Run the program "Gembird Hardware Explorer.exe" found in the new folder
Follow the instructions on screen:
-- unplug the USB cable, click OK
-- plug back the USB cable, click OK
-- etc
The program will guide you to download the driver zip file (i.e. "UAS 111-112.zip"
Then it will guide you to let Windows-XP install the new driver
When done, unplug the USB and plug and you are in business

Hope that will help to save someone from frustration...

devo · 2nd March 2006, 14:24

I noticed better button response from the upgrade. I have the trimix version, and I haven't had any problems to date. Only one hour on the latest upgrade.

Dive Sprite · 2nd March 2006, 15:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by grahamsp)

...Even better, my Mac now talks to the Evo (tho' that's off topic - sorry)!

Graham

Sorry this is off topic, I'm new to forums.

Graham, how did you get your Evolution to talk Mac? I've got an inspiration vision on order - and I use Macs at work - so any sign of them talking to each other would be good to know about.

David.

Mark Wan · 2nd March 2006, 15:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite)

Sorry this is off topic, I'm new to forums.

Graham, how did you get your Evolution to talk Mac? I've got an inspiration vision on order - and I use Macs at work - so any sign of them talking to each other would be good to know about.

David.

The Vision computer interface uses a 9 pin RS232 connection. However it also comes with a serial <-> USB cable to allow you to connect to a USB equipped machine, which includes Macs.

The Vision software upgrade that was emailed out recently, came with a PDF document which detailed how to get the APD Communicator software (which you use to upload firmware and download dive profiles) working on Windows XP on Virtual PC for Mac. There are some caveats to this which I posted here http://www.rebreatherworld.com/35050-post12.html

I'll hazard a guess that all new Inspiration Visions shipped will have a printout of that PDF file in the documentation folder in the box.

Hope this helps
Mark

1st March 2006, 19:02	#1 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 539	Vision Upgrade Well I finally have the Vision upgrade, and it is poised to be downloaded to the Inspiration. The question is, should I do it? Last time I did an upgrade APD told me that everything was alright, that there were no issues with the software. But they were obviously being "economical with the truth" at the time. So, has anyone found a reason to do the upgrade? Or, has anyone found a reason not to do the upgrade? You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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1st March 2006, 19:06	#2 (permalink)
Allan_o New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Copenhagen Denmark Posts: 81	Re: Vision Upgrade Hi Pete. Did the update last friday. had a dive foir an hour in the local pool, OBS normal throughout the dive... One of the good things is that the buttons on the handset are responding much better now. cheers Allan
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1st March 2006, 21:00	#3 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,056	Re: Vision Upgrade 'ere stegs, you could take the Jetsam upgrade. Guaranteed to run on buggy software, but patches are readily available in any good off license!! __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! RBW Terms of service
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2nd March 2006, 09:23	#4 (permalink)
nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 873	Re: Vision Upgrade Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS) You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade. I loaded mine for the weekend and Danny B and I scootered the perimiter of Stoney as a burn test. That's V02.01.01 on 18/40 but hardly at trimix depths. __________________ nigelh
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2nd March 2006, 10:21	#5 (permalink)
grahamsp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 117	Re: Vision Upgrade Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS) Well I finally have the Vision upgrade, and it is poised to be downloaded to the Inspiration. The question is, should I do it? Last time I did an upgrade APD told me that everything was alright, that there were no issues with the software. But they were obviously being "economical with the truth" at the time. So, has anyone found a reason to do the upgrade? Or, has anyone found a reason not to do the upgrade? You should bear in mind that I run the Trimix software that was claimed to be "alright" with the last upgrade. In 27 hours of diving, my Vision software (trimix version) has behaved to specification. So I did the upgrade and so far so good (2 dives, total run time 160 minutes or so). I like the new O2 addition routine, more responsive buttons and losing the endless fast ascent warnings after small changes of depth. Even better, my Mac now talks to the Evo (tho' that's off topic - sorry)! Graham
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2nd March 2006, 11:01	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Vision Upgrade I know that the instruction was already given above concerning using the USB connection, but I am one of those people needing hand holding when it comes to computer drivers. So in case there are other driver-challenged people like me out there, I am just outlining the steps I did to get the USB connection to work since my new laptop doesn't have a serial port: Go HERE Download the file "ghe.zip" to your hard disk Unzip the content of the zip file to a new folder Run the program "Gembird Hardware Explorer.exe" found in the new folder Follow the instructions on screen: -- unplug the USB cable, click OK -- plug back the USB cable, click OK -- etc The program will guide you to download the driver zip file (i.e. "UAS 111-112.zip" Then it will guide you to let Windows-XP install the new driver When done, unplug the USB and plug and you are in business Hope that will help to save someone from frustration... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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2nd March 2006, 14:24	#7 (permalink)
devo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 53	Re: Vision Upgrade I noticed better button response from the upgrade. I have the trimix version, and I haven't had any problems to date. Only one hour on the latest upgrade.
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2nd March 2006, 15:03	#8 (permalink)
Dive Sprite New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 32	Re: Vision Upgrade Quote: (Originally Posted by grahamsp) ...Even better, my Mac now talks to the Evo (tho' that's off topic - sorry)! Graham Sorry this is off topic, I'm new to forums. Graham, how did you get your Evolution to talk Mac? I've got an inspiration vision on order - and I use Macs at work - so any sign of them talking to each other would be good to know about. David.
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2nd March 2006, 15:35	#9 (permalink)
Mark Wan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hammersmith, London Posts: 59	Re: Vision Upgrade Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite) Sorry this is off topic, I'm new to forums. Graham, how did you get your Evolution to talk Mac? I've got an inspiration vision on order - and I use Macs at work - so any sign of them talking to each other would be good to know about. David. The Vision computer interface uses a 9 pin RS232 connection. However it also comes with a serial <-> USB cable to allow you to connect to a USB equipped machine, which includes Macs. The Vision software upgrade that was emailed out recently, came with a PDF document which detailed how to get the APD Communicator software (which you use to upload firmware and download dive profiles) working on Windows XP on Virtual PC for Mac. There are some caveats to this which I posted here http://www.rebreatherworld.com/35050-post12.html I'll hazard a guess that all new Inspiration Visions shipped will have a printout of that PDF file in the documentation folder in the box. Hope this helps Mark __________________ newbie inspo vision diver
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