What Changes Would You Make to A Meg?

Lancer4545 · 5th March 2008, 08:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa)

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

Hi, I cheated a little and used metric M4 x 17 CS screws as I didn't have any 5/32 screws. There is only the slightest difference in them and seeing as they are screwing into Delrin it won't bother them.

Lance

mempilot · 5th March 2008, 16:56

Here is a better pic of the top CL attachment points. Also, I put reflective initials on the bottom of the canister and then covered it in an industrial clear film. In low viz situations, I am identifiable from behind. I also included a pic of the 90-deg swivels for the regulators to take the bow out of the hoses.

Eric

Lancer4545 · 8th March 2008, 08:55

I got to dive with the new primary controller mount today and have to say it worked fantastically!!!!

One last thing I did to it before diving it was I put a strip of 2" velcro hook on the inside where it rests on your arm. When you have it on it's stuck and doesn't budge!!

Super mod...Thanks Eric

Regards,

Lance

Lancer4545 · 9th March 2008, 08:18

A little off subject but none the less relevent to a lot of Meg divers.

I had been having a bit of trouble seeing my second VR3 when using the Drager FFM. I was sitting at the desk looking at them sitting in the Pelican case side by side and it dawned to me to fit them both to the one strap.

They fit great and when wearing them you don't even have to slip them around....All you need do is twist your wrist.

It's probably been invented before but I haven't seen or heard of it, so here it is........

Regards,

Lance

dual vr3s 002.jpg

dual vr3s 003.jpg

Outlaw · 9th March 2008, 11:19

Lance,

very nice thought, but for me it was a no go as i have my tanks inverted and its hard to turn your hands and close the valves. what i am saying is it might be hard to work with your hands getting "thicker".

i hope you get what i mean. as long as you are, then i am happy. just a friendly suggestion.

Thanks.

Spyros

mempilot · 9th March 2008, 15:40

Lance,

I did the same thing with my VR3 and SP Bottom Timer when I made the Primary Handset Mount out of the slate. I used the third flap of the DR Arm Slate that I took off for the Primary Controller Mount. Now, my primary computer and backup timer are together.

Eric

Lancer4545 · 9th March 2008, 20:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

Lance,

I did the same thing with my VR3 and SP Bottom Timer when I made the Primary Handset Mount out of the slate. I used the third flap of the DR Arm Slate that I took off for the Primary Controller Mount. Now, my primary computer and backup timer are together.

Eric

I like your style Eric

Lance

RonMicjan · 18th March 2008, 05:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

Thats a might fine looking bracket holding your VR3 on to your meg handset there Mate! : )

**Padipro** · 18th March 2008, 06:32

Ya there's this guy...

It works great and I love it but because the VR3 sits so far up my arm i had to make the mount for my handset so it could be worn further down my arm or I couldn't read the VR3. The wide strap on the handset mount actually goes around my hand like a goodman handle so the entire thing is several inches further down my arm and I can read the screen on the VR3.

Shawn · 3rd April 2008, 19:00

I only mad a couple of small change.

1) The counterlungs attach to my waist belt with a piece of bungee and the fast clips.

2) I removed all of the velcro on the left side of the left counter lung and replaced it with bungee. This made it a lot easier to use my power inflator if needed. removed all of the velcro from the right side of the right counterlung as well.

3) I removed the plastic gauge covers from the SPG's. I like being able to throw a wrench on them if needed.

4) I have both of the computers on wrist straps. ( this was an attempt to prevent the wires from hanging...but I'm looking for a better way now.

5) Changed the mouth piece to an apeks mouth pice...this helped to relieve jaw fetigue.

That's the only stuff I would/have changed It's a solid unit right out of the box!

5th March 2008, 08:48	#101 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 748	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Africa) 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 Hi, I cheated a little and used metric M4 x 17 CS screws as I didn't have any 5/32 screws. There is only the slightest difference in them and seeing as they are screwing into Delrin it won't bother them. Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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8th March 2008, 08:55	#103 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 748	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? I got to dive with the new primary controller mount today and have to say it worked fantastically!!!! One last thing I did to it before diving it was I put a strip of 2" velcro hook on the inside where it rests on your arm. When you have it on it's stuck and doesn't budge!! Super mod...Thanks Eric Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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9th March 2008, 08:18	#104 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 748	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? A little off subject but none the less relevent to a lot of Meg divers. I had been having a bit of trouble seeing my second VR3 when using the Drager FFM. I was sitting at the desk looking at them sitting in the Pelican case side by side and it dawned to me to fit them both to the one strap. They fit great and when wearing them you don't even have to slip them around....All you need do is twist your wrist. It's probably been invented before but I haven't seen or heard of it, so here it is........ Regards, Lance dual vr3s 002.jpg dual vr3s 003.jpg __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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9th March 2008, 11:19	#105 (permalink)
Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 685	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Lance, very nice thought, but for me it was a no go as i have my tanks inverted and its hard to turn your hands and close the valves. what i am saying is it might be hard to work with your hands getting "thicker". i hope you get what i mean. as long as you are, then i am happy. just a friendly suggestion. Thanks. Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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9th March 2008, 20:48	#107 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 748	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) Lance, I did the same thing with my VR3 and SP Bottom Timer when I made the Primary Handset Mount out of the slate. I used the third flap of the DR Arm Slate that I took off for the Primary Controller Mount. Now, my primary computer and backup timer are together. Eric I like your style Eric Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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18th March 2008, 05:58	#108 (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: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) Thats a might fine looking bracket holding your VR3 on to your meg handset there Mate! : ) __________________ 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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18th March 2008, 06:32	#109 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Ya there's this guy... It works great and I love it but because the VR3 sits so far up my arm i had to make the mount for my handset so it could be worn further down my arm or I couldn't read the VR3. The wide strap on the handset mount actually goes around my hand like a goodman handle so the entire thing is several inches further down my arm and I can read the screen on the VR3. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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3rd April 2008, 19:00	#110 (permalink)
Shawn RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 157	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? I only mad a couple of small change. 1) The counterlungs attach to my waist belt with a piece of bungee and the fast clips. 2) I removed all of the velcro on the left side of the left counter lung and replaced it with bungee. This made it a lot easier to use my power inflator if needed. removed all of the velcro from the right side of the right counterlung as well. 3) I removed the plastic gauge covers from the SPG's. I like being able to throw a wrench on them if needed. 4) I have both of the computers on wrist straps. ( this was an attempt to prevent the wires from hanging...but I'm looking for a better way now. 5) Changed the mouth piece to an apeks mouth pice...this helped to relieve jaw fetigue. That's the only stuff I would/have changed It's a solid unit right out of the box!
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