Own a MEG? Own a VR3? READ THIS!!

RonMicjan · 17th May 2006, 07:34

WARNING: BLATANT COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING!!!

At long last, I have finished and now have 50 brand new spanking sharp looking Meg-VR3 brackets. I just hated having my VR3 on one wrist and the Meg handset on the other, especially if I was carrying a camera or holding on to a deco line, or worse yet, holding my camera, while on a deco line, in current, with a shark nipping at my fins. Looking at two arms was just a drag. (guess I could have given one to the shark) Soooo, in the spirit of innovation and invention, I examined the form factor of the Meg handset, and the VR3 back side, and came up with a way to marry the two. My first proof of concept was out of hand carved ABS sheet. hey it worked!!, next was an aluminum hand cut and bent version and I dived that for a few months until my buddy Mike Pement had his shop cut a couple out of 316 SS and gave me one back. We both refined the design, the loop in the end is Mike's idea, and I finally dropped the CAD file off at a local sheet metal shop with my fingers crossed. The first 5 came out perfect and I took them to be coated. These I showed off for the first time at Pirates Cove and everyone I showed them too, liked them and I sold out. So here we go, I now have 50 ready to go. The unit is laser cut from 12ga 316 Stainless Steel, deburred, bead blasted and then treated with marine grade powder coat. The instructions for mounting are attached to this post, I suggest you read them prior to ordering, some assembly is required. The cost is $49usd + Shipping and I accept Visa, MC or Paypal.

PattiMegDiver and myself are heading to Innerspace 06 in Cayman on the 18th of May, and we will be back to ship out orders after the 28th. Contact me via email at ron@tmishop.com to order.

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(stuart, free bracket for you for allowing use of your site to promote)

***Beanie*** · 17th May 2006, 09:03

Very nice

So when does the one for the Inspiration come out then

PCDiver · 17th May 2006, 09:16

Don't forget the Hammerheads.

JonnyB · 17th May 2006, 09:19

make one for meg and HS and i'll take it.

/Jonny

diverklondike · 17th May 2006, 12:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

Don't forget the Hammerheads.

I second the HH request....

***caveseeker7*** · 17th May 2006, 17:50

Very good job, Ron, both on the bracket as well as on the instructions.

Am curious, why did you choose the cotter pin?
Wouldn't two holes in the bracket with zip ties be as easy, give you redundancy (in addition to the lanyard, because Ron will not buy you guys new VR3s!) and solve any corrosion problem?

RonMicjan · 17th May 2006, 18:04

I thought about that, but it would have been too sloppy in fit, I like things tight. the pin that the VR3 comes with is SS also and this will corrode less than that will. Glad ya like it!

fr0sty8 · 17th May 2006, 19:11

Very nice design!

***Beanie*** · 17th May 2006, 19:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

I thought about that, but it would have been too sloppy in fit, I like things tight. the pin that the VR3 comes with is SS also and this will corrode less than that will. Glad ya like it!

Arh but drilling out the thread will remove the anoidisation, won't that effect it?

Mark Chase · 18th May 2006, 08:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

I second the HH request....

Third

ATB

Mark Chase

17th May 2006, 09:03	#2 (permalink)
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17th May 2006, 18:04	#7 (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: 1,120	Re: Own a MEG? Own a VR3? READ THIS!! I thought about that, but it would have been too sloppy in fit, I like things tight. the pin that the VR3 comes with is SS also and this will corrode less than that will. Glad ya like it! __________________ 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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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Re: Own a MEG? Own a VR3? READ THIS!! Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) I thought about that, but it would have been too sloppy in fit, I like things tight. the pin that the VR3 comes with is SS also and this will corrode less than that will. Glad ya like it! Arh but drilling out the thread will remove the anoidisation, won't that effect it? __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,858	Re: Own a MEG? Own a VR3? READ THIS!! Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) I second the HH request.... Third ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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