What Changes Would You Make to A Meg?

lof · 13th February 2008, 01:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Side mounts coming... Armadillo?

Dave

You know where to get it :)

I'll have bunch at BTS

Dive Africa · 15th February 2008, 07:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

What Changes Would I Make To My Meg?

6. Curved Slate Primary Controller Mount with dual bungee

My Reasoning: I mounted the controller to a second layer on the DR arm slate with zip ties. That layer flips open to reveal the lower slate which has info like PO2 flush values for my DIL. It stays down with a small square of industrial velcro. The strap that came with the Meg allowed the controller to slide around my arm and I've created some more value with this mounting.

Eric

Could you please do some pics on this?

mempilot · 15th February 2008, 19:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa)

Could you please do some pics on this?

I'll take some on Saturday and post. I'm flying out in a bit.

tumbler · 3rd March 2008, 12:50

For my part, I would like to have some way of turning the rig on and off without popping off the lid, and some disconnects at the DSV so that I can visually examine the mushroom valves more easily. I would also like the option of buying the rig with a Cis style radial scrubber, but that's on the way.

Fewer velcro straps on the counterlungs would be nice too. Other than that, I really dig the Meg!

Padipro · 3rd March 2008, 15:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa)

Could you please do some pics on this?

I made the mount out of electrical PVC and then heated it up to flatten out the curve a little which fits my arm better. I drilled the holes for the bungee cord, strap and the zip ties to mount the handset to the PVC. Because I mounted my VR3 to the handset I wear the hand set further down my arm to see it more easily so I added a wide elastic strap to hold it around my hand instead of my arm.

Dive Africa · 4th March 2008, 06:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

I made the mount out of electrical PVC and then heated it up to flatten out the curve a little which fits my arm better. I drilled the holes for the bungee cord, strap and the zip ties to mount the handset to the PVC. Because I mounted my VR3 to the handset I wear the hand set further down my arm to see it more easily so I added a wide elastic strap to hold it around my hand instead of my arm.

Haai Scott

Thanks for pics. Had a similar idea but would like to remove the wires at the bottom of handset, then get longer screws (but imperial screws of that length and in stainless is almost impossible to find over here) and then screw the PVC directly onto the handset using the current screw holes on the bottom. PVC then to be fitted with Bungie.

What intrigued me about Mempilot's posting was the flip up idea. This will allow me getting rid of slate curently being worn on my right hand-side

Cheers
Dries

Padipro · 4th March 2008, 10:30

Ya Mem's idea is pretty cool and works great.

I have no idea what it would cost to mail a set of screws your way but we can get them here at nearly any hardware store and then send them to you.

Lancer4545 · 4th March 2008, 10:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

6. Curved Slate Primary Controller Mount with dual bungee

My Reasoning: I mounted the controller to a second layer on the DR arm slate with zip ties. That layer flips open to reveal the lower slate which has info like PO2 flush values for my DIL. It stays down with a small square of industrial velcro. The strap that came with the Meg allowed the controller to slide around my arm and I've created some more value with this mounting.
Eric

I liked this idea so much I have copied it to my unit. I did it a little differently but basically the same.

I used an old trifold slate which just about everyone has one lying around somewhere.

I pulled all the terrible fluro yellow bungee off and replace it with nice strong black stuff.

I removed the 4 screws on the bottom of the handset which secures the strap guides and aligned the holes with the top slate and drilled 4 holes in it. Seeing as the slate is curved I made 4 stand offs from some 5/16" polly air line tube so the slate now sits neatly on the back of the handset.

Countersink the holes and fix it together with 4 S/S countersunk screws.

Ditch the dodgey fluro yellow strap and open the slots for the strap and fit a VR3 strap and there you have it!!

Looks super cool and like Mem said you can put your dil figures and whatever else you want to have handy on it and it's right there whenever you want it in a flash.

Super cool mod.....Thanks Eric you get some green from me.

Lance

Attachment 8248

Attachment 8249

mempilot · 4th March 2008, 14:27

Here are the pics I promised of the DR Arm Slate turned primary controller mount. The two small pieces of industrial velcro keep the slate closed when the current is running strong.

I am also including some pics of how I attach the top and bottom of the CLs to the harness. The bungee at the top stretches as seen in the pic to keep the CLs snug to the body. The bottom double-enders go between the D-rings on the bottom of the CLs and a D-ring I added to the crotch-strap where the waist belt slides through.

Sorry for the quality on the pics. Just waking up. :D

Dive Africa · 5th March 2008, 05:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

Countersink the holes and fix it together with 4 S/S countersunk screws.

Haai Lance

Very nice and neat. Could you give me the exact measurements on those screws. I.e length, width and that darn imperial thread.

Thanks a mil

Cheers Dries

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15th February 2008, 07:50	#92 (permalink)
Dive Africa RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 30	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) What Changes Would I Make To My Meg? 6. Curved Slate Primary Controller Mount with dual bungee My Reasoning: I mounted the controller to a second layer on the DR arm slate with zip ties. That layer flips open to reveal the lower slate which has info like PO2 flush values for my DIL. It stays down with a small square of industrial velcro. The strap that came with the Meg allowed the controller to slide around my arm and I've created some more value with this mounting. Eric Could you please do some pics on this?
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15th February 2008, 19:42	#93 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,740	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa) Could you please do some pics on this? I'll take some on Saturday and post. I'm flying out in a bit.
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3rd March 2008, 12:50	#94 (permalink)
tumbler RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Posts: 29	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? For my part, I would like to have some way of turning the rig on and off without popping off the lid, and some disconnects at the DSV so that I can visually examine the mushroom valves more easily. I would also like the option of buying the rig with a Cis style radial scrubber, but that's on the way. Fewer velcro straps on the counterlungs would be nice too. Other than that, I really dig the Meg! Last edited by tumbler : 3rd March 2008 at 12:52.
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Padipro RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 297	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa) Could you please do some pics on this? I made the mount out of electrical PVC and then heated it up to flatten out the curve a little which fits my arm better. I drilled the holes for the bungee cord, strap and the zip ties to mount the handset to the PVC. Because I mounted my VR3 to the handset I wear the hand set further down my arm to see it more easily so I added a wide elastic strap to hold it around my hand instead of my arm. Last edited by Padipro : 3rd March 2008 at 15:33.
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4th March 2008, 06:05	#96 (permalink)
Dive Africa RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 30	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) I made the mount out of electrical PVC and then heated it up to flatten out the curve a little which fits my arm better. I drilled the holes for the bungee cord, strap and the zip ties to mount the handset to the PVC. Because I mounted my VR3 to the handset I wear the hand set further down my arm to see it more easily so I added a wide elastic strap to hold it around my hand instead of my arm. Haai Scott Thanks for pics. Had a similar idea but would like to remove the wires at the bottom of handset, then get longer screws (but imperial screws of that length and in stainless is almost impossible to find over here) and then screw the PVC directly onto the handset using the current screw holes on the bottom. PVC then to be fitted with Bungie. What intrigued me about Mempilot's posting was the flip up idea. This will allow me getting rid of slate curently being worn on my right hand-side Cheers Dries
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4th March 2008, 10:30	#97 (permalink)
Padipro RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 297	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Ya Mem's idea is pretty cool and works great. I have no idea what it would cost to mail a set of screws your way but we can get them here at nearly any hardware store and then send them to you.
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Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 892	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) 6. Curved Slate Primary Controller Mount with dual bungee My Reasoning: I mounted the controller to a second layer on the DR arm slate with zip ties. That layer flips open to reveal the lower slate which has info like PO2 flush values for my DIL. It stays down with a small square of industrial velcro. The strap that came with the Meg allowed the controller to slide around my arm and I've created some more value with this mounting. Eric I liked this idea so much I have copied it to my unit. I did it a little differently but basically the same. I used an old trifold slate which just about everyone has one lying around somewhere. I pulled all the terrible fluro yellow bungee off and replace it with nice strong black stuff. I removed the 4 screws on the bottom of the handset which secures the strap guides and aligned the holes with the top slate and drilled 4 holes in it. Seeing as the slate is curved I made 4 stand offs from some 5/16" polly air line tube so the slate now sits neatly on the back of the handset. Countersink the holes and fix it together with 4 S/S countersunk screws. Ditch the dodgey fluro yellow strap and open the slots for the strap and fit a VR3 strap and there you have it!! Looks super cool and like Mem said you can put your dil figures and whatever else you want to have handy on it and it's right there whenever you want it in a flash. Super cool mod.....Thanks Eric you get some green from me. Lance Attachment 8248 Attachment 8249 Last edited by Lancer4545 : 21st December 2008 at 01:18.
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Dive Africa RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 30	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) Countersink the holes and fix it together with 4 S/S countersunk screws. Haai Lance Very nice and neat. Could you give me the exact measurements on those screws. I.e length, width and that darn imperial thread. Thanks a mil Cheers Dries
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