Laguna Research Electronics

Amphibiman · 1st May 2008, 18:37

These are by far the most robust electronics that can be installed on a MK-15. I have been using the guts in the original Mk housings for 2.5 years. Now I have converted to the entire new suite and it works flawlessly.

The new sensor tree is built like a "brick-house".

Robin

***caveseeker7*** · 2nd May 2008, 05:38

Thanks for the pictures, Robin.

What light pattern does the HUD use, what info is conveyed?

HMP · 3rd May 2008, 21:28

Its a tri-colour LED Green, red and blue. Very basically green and its on your set point, slow flashing red and your off your set point a bit , very fast flashing set point and your outside the safe bounderies either high or low. The green Led flashes a sequence to let you know what setpoint your on (0.7, 1.0 or 1.3). An option is to have a blue led flash (along with an audio chime) every 5min to remind you to check your PP02 either on your Primary or secondary. This is one of the smallest HUD I've used and what is really great about it is that its magnetic so it seperates from its base and you can mount it anywere. I use a Drager Panorama FFM for work and I have a very small button magnet on the inside of the face plate. The HUD sticks to it through the face plate ensuring I have visual of it no matter what I'm doing. I wouldnt have that if it was mounted on the DSV with out it being on a stupidly long stalk. When I take the mask off I just pull it off the face plate and stick onto the magnetic base on my DSV for safe keeping. A truly original piece of design that Dave and Wayne at Laguna should be congratulated for.
The electronics have got really tight with each update I have had over the past year since I changed from the old style electronics. Very good control on setpoint and a friend of mine had it in the Antarctic at -1.8 degrees celcius (water temp) and it worked great. Another first is a diluent solenoid.
What will interest many Rebreather users is that this is a modular system. You take from it what you want and can put it on many different RB's, easily convert a Dolphin or Sport Kiss to fully closed electronic CCR!.

Check out
Laguna Research - Electronic Design & Manufacture

PnL · 4th May 2008, 03:40

It looks like a very solid piece of equipment, I was very impressed after listening to Dave and Wayne discuss their system. Also heard some real-world testimonials from divers doing expedition style diving - seems incredibly robust.

Thanks Robin for setting up the get together - how is the new Laguna Research system working for you? Have you had it in the water yet?

Oh, and, yeah - the HUD is freaking sweet!

***caveseeker7*** · 4th May 2008, 20:16

Thanks for the HUD description.

Richard Harris · 5th May 2008, 10:08

Thanks for that...looks sweet! Can you tell us about the batteries? Duration and type?

***caveseeker7*** · 5th May 2008, 11:11

What do I see there on your back?

Congratulations, Harry!

Richard Harris · 7th May 2008, 12:25

Yes it's true, I have changed to the Colkan 15.5 and very happy with it until it died a few days ago. The electronics are on their way back for a stay in hospital

Anyway I blew the cobwebs off the KISS on the weekend and did some 110m cave dives...why did I change??

Must say while the 15.5 was working it was awesome to dive. Certainly did the job in the Pearse Resurgence recently.

Anyway I answered my own questions on the Laguna website about the batteries. Very interesting setup.

Amphibiman · 7th May 2008, 23:01

Sorry for the delayed reply. Yes...I've been diving. Anyway, I think your question was answered. The one thing I'll add is that I did not use to be a big fan of HUD's. Felt they were too distracting. What is really cool about his one is the ability to readjust the cylinder that holds the LED. That way you can make it point directly at you in muddy water, or defuse it by turning it away.

For me I dive it in the green...if it is anything else I'll be looking at the P02 display. With that said, though it still does all that trickking 3 color blinking code that some of you HUD people like to see.

I'll post some more pictures of the LP hose connections of the CCM

Robin

deepwrecksc · 16th May 2008, 21:06

A bit off topic, but after looking at the excellent photos of the pneumatics on your MK15 system, I'd really like to hard-mount my regulators to get rid of the flexible tubing and o-ring "rubber bands" on my rig. Does anyone know a possible source where I might find the brackets? Most everything else I need is standard Swagelok I think. I could probably have my machinist make up a couple of these if needed but I'd much prefer to buy them if available.

Anyone have suggestions?

Lee

2nd May 2008, 05:38	#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: 5,281	Re: Laguna Research Electronics Thanks for the pictures, Robin. What light pattern does the HUD use, what info is conveyed? __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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3rd May 2008, 21:28	#3 (permalink)
HMP New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plymouth, U.K. Posts: 93	Re: Laguna Research Electronics Its a tri-colour LED Green, red and blue. Very basically green and its on your set point, slow flashing red and your off your set point a bit , very fast flashing set point and your outside the safe bounderies either high or low. The green Led flashes a sequence to let you know what setpoint your on (0.7, 1.0 or 1.3). An option is to have a blue led flash (along with an audio chime) every 5min to remind you to check your PP02 either on your Primary or secondary. This is one of the smallest HUD I've used and what is really great about it is that its magnetic so it seperates from its base and you can mount it anywere. I use a Drager Panorama FFM for work and I have a very small button magnet on the inside of the face plate. The HUD sticks to it through the face plate ensuring I have visual of it no matter what I'm doing. I wouldnt have that if it was mounted on the DSV with out it being on a stupidly long stalk. When I take the mask off I just pull it off the face plate and stick onto the magnetic base on my DSV for safe keeping. A truly original piece of design that Dave and Wayne at Laguna should be congratulated for. The electronics have got really tight with each update I have had over the past year since I changed from the old style electronics. Very good control on setpoint and a friend of mine had it in the Antarctic at -1.8 degrees celcius (water temp) and it worked great. Another first is a diluent solenoid. What will interest many Rebreather users is that this is a modular system. You take from it what you want and can put it on many different RB's, easily convert a Dolphin or Sport Kiss to fully closed electronic CCR!. Check out Laguna Research - Electronic Design & Manufacture
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4th May 2008, 03:40	#4 (permalink)
PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 166	Re: Laguna Research Electronics It looks like a very solid piece of equipment, I was very impressed after listening to Dave and Wayne discuss their system. Also heard some real-world testimonials from divers doing expedition style diving - seems incredibly robust. Thanks Robin for setting up the get together - how is the new Laguna Research system working for you? Have you had it in the water yet? Oh, and, yeah - the HUD is freaking sweet! __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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4th May 2008, 20:16	#5 (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: 5,281	Re: Laguna Research Electronics Thanks for the HUD description. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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5th May 2008, 10:08	#6 (permalink)
Richard Harris Dr Harry Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 118	Re: Laguna Research Electronics Thanks for that...looks sweet! Can you tell us about the batteries? Duration and type? __________________ "Harry" www.divedoc.net
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5th May 2008, 11:11	#7 (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: 5,281	Re: Laguna Research Electronics What do I see there on your back? Congratulations, Harry! __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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7th May 2008, 12:25	#8 (permalink)
Richard Harris Dr Harry Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 118	Re: Laguna Research Electronics Yes it's true, I have changed to the Colkan 15.5 and very happy with it until it died a few days ago. The electronics are on their way back for a stay in hospital Anyway I blew the cobwebs off the KISS on the weekend and did some 110m cave dives...why did I change?? Must say while the 15.5 was working it was awesome to dive. Certainly did the job in the Pearse Resurgence recently. Anyway I answered my own questions on the Laguna website about the batteries. Very interesting setup. __________________ "Harry" www.divedoc.net
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16th May 2008, 21:06	#10 (permalink)
deepwrecksc New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 31	Re: Laguna Research Electronics A bit off topic, but after looking at the excellent photos of the pneumatics on your MK15 system, I'd really like to hard-mount my regulators to get rid of the flexible tubing and o-ring "rubber bands" on my rig. Does anyone know a possible source where I might find the brackets? Most everything else I need is standard Swagelok I think. I could probably have my machinist make up a couple of these if needed but I'd much prefer to buy them if available. Anyone have suggestions? Lee
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