HUD Shroud for Meg

Benthic · 27th August 2006, 02:26

All,

I've been toying with the idea of a shroud or shade for my Meg's HUD to make it easier to see. When I'm cave diving it's no big deal since it's nice and dark, but often in the ocean I wind up cupping my hand around the HUD to make it more visible.

Has anyone experimented with something like this? If so, what were your thoughts? Any suggestions on how to make one, or where to buy one?

Brian

**wedivebc** · 27th August 2006, 03:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic)

All,

I've been toying with the idea of a shroud or shade for my Meg's HUD to make it easier to see. When I'm cave diving it's no big deal since it's nice and dark, but often in the ocean I wind up cupping my hand around the HUD to make it more visible.

Has anyone experimented with something like this? If so, what were your thoughts? Any suggestions on how to make one, or where to buy one?

Brian

I have just used my hand when I need to but I must admit, my setpoint manual conrol might not be as tight when it is bright in the water. I am reluctant to install a piece of kit at a problem that is easy to solve by cupping my hand but I guess if I saw something really slick I might try it.

**Steve** · 27th August 2006, 07:42

Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2?

PPA · 27th August 2006, 16:28

Hi

I had the same problem at the Red Sea i could'nt read my HUD.
If you manage to get a solution i might be interested.
cheers
Pedro

Joe · 28th August 2006, 03:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2?

If you can't see it odds are your buddy can't see it either and if you can he should be able to see it in the reflection from your mask.

Benthic · 28th August 2006, 03:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2?

Steve,

To be honest, I hadn't thought of that. However if I'm having trouble seeing it at point-blank range, I would think my buddy wouldn't be able to see it either--I'll have to ask her. As Joe pointed out, perhaps a buddy would be able to see the mask reflection.

I figure that any solution would be dirt cheap and worth purchasing just for experimentation. Not exactly a major purchase. I have some plastic channel that I've been playing around with. Just wondered if anyone else had walked this path before me.

Brian

27th August 2006, 02:26	#1 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	HUD Shroud for Meg All, I've been toying with the idea of a shroud or shade for my Meg's HUD to make it easier to see. When I'm cave diving it's no big deal since it's nice and dark, but often in the ocean I wind up cupping my hand around the HUD to make it more visible. Has anyone experimented with something like this? If so, what were your thoughts? Any suggestions on how to make one, or where to buy one? Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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27th August 2006, 03:05	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,492	Re: HUD Shroud for Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic) All, I've been toying with the idea of a shroud or shade for my Meg's HUD to make it easier to see. When I'm cave diving it's no big deal since it's nice and dark, but often in the ocean I wind up cupping my hand around the HUD to make it more visible. Has anyone experimented with something like this? If so, what were your thoughts? Any suggestions on how to make one, or where to buy one? Brian I have just used my hand when I need to but I must admit, my setpoint manual conrol might not be as tight when it is bright in the water. I am reluctant to install a piece of kit at a problem that is easy to solve by cupping my hand but I guess if I saw something really slick I might try it. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Re: HUD Shroud for Meg Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2? __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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27th August 2006, 16:28	#4 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: HUD Shroud for Meg Hi I had the same problem at the Red Sea i could'nt read my HUD. If you manage to get a solution i might be interested. cheers Pedro
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28th August 2006, 03:41	#5 (permalink)
Joe RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 310	Re: HUD Shroud for Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2? If you can't see it odds are your buddy can't see it either and if you can he should be able to see it in the reflection from your mask.
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28th August 2006, 03:54	#6 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: HUD Shroud for Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Tricky one Brian. Do you wan't to lessen the ability of your buddy to see your pO2? Steve, To be honest, I hadn't thought of that. However if I'm having trouble seeing it at point-blank range, I would think my buddy wouldn't be able to see it either--I'll have to ask her. As Joe pointed out, perhaps a buddy would be able to see the mask reflection. I figure that any solution would be dirt cheap and worth purchasing just for experimentation. Not exactly a major purchase. I have some plastic channel that I've been playing around with. Just wondered if anyone else had walked this path before me. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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