Hard wiring the Shearwater computer?

rogeringebo · 2nd June 2008, 05:27

Hi!
I just about had it with Fisher connectors and now I would like to fit my Sherawater permanent to my rebreather.
What Swagelok fitting would I need in the computer end.
Has any one out there been soldering on the Shearwater circuit board?

Cheers
Roger

jhaaja · 2nd June 2008, 08:56

Roger, I think it is best for you to ask straight from Shearwater:
Shearwater Research Inc. - Computers for Diving

JH

rogeringebo · 2nd June 2008, 09:34

I dont think he want me to solder on his cirquit board but ill give it a try

'

Rodge

***Decodiver*** · 2nd June 2008, 12:08

Roger,

Why don't you send the head and your Shearwater to Bruce and get him to do it?

After all, he'll do it correctly.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

rogeringebo · 2nd June 2008, 12:55

Well I could do that but soldering is not a problem just need to know the right fitting/gland that will fit the housing of the computer.
I have the tools cable cell and the know how....just need the right gland really...

Cheers
Rodge

bgpartri · 2nd June 2008, 14:37

Hi Roger,

You can just order it that way. We can supply it cut to length with the correct Pelagian fitting if you like.

There is no extra charge for this service.

Bruce

rogeringebo · 2nd June 2008, 17:27

Hi!
I have the computer already (love it btw)
I have the cable (the proper stuff made for UW use) and the Pelagian gland as well...
If I could send the computer and cable to you and get it done I would be happy to pay what ever you might feel be fair.
The reason Im picky with the cable is that the 3 types I have tried supplied by another dive computer manufacturer has all corroded to green dust.
I will solder the molex side myself

Cheers
Rodge

silentscuba · 2nd June 2008, 20:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo)

Hi!
I just about had it with Fisher connectors and now I would like to fit my Sherawater permanent to my rebreather.
What Swagelok fitting would I need in the computer end.
Has any one out there been soldering on the Shearwater circuit board?

Cheers
Roger

Hi Roger- Just wondering what type of problems you are having with the Fischer connectors??? with a little maintenance they seem to hold up well.

I am working on a post for maintaining the Fischer Connector and will be putting it on the board soon.

**Gill Envy** · 2nd June 2008, 23:11

Roger, After owning two of these squarely connectors myself, I can see what you mean about Fischer connectors and understand the sentiment behind hard wiring.

That said, for those sticking with the Fischer connectors, ever since Curt showed me what it sounds like he's going to write up, I have not had any ingress issues. he's got a few very handy maintenance tips that really seem to work!

rogeringebo · 3rd June 2008, 06:06

Hi!
Im sure I could have maintained them differently....
But had lots of problems with water and corrosion inside the plug itself and its just a pita to take apart and handle in general.
I only dive CCR nowadays anyway so I might just hard wire it and take out one big source of irritation.

Cheers
Roger

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rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 679	Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Hi! I just about had it with Fisher connectors and now I would like to fit my Sherawater permanent to my rebreather. What Swagelok fitting would I need in the computer end. Has any one out there been soldering on the Shearwater circuit board? Cheers Roger
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rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 679	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? I dont think he want me to solder on his cirquit board but ill give it a try ' Rodge
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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,177	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Roger, Why don't you send the head and your Shearwater to Bruce and get him to do it? After all, he'll do it correctly. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 679	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Well I could do that but soldering is not a problem just need to know the right fitting/gland that will fit the housing of the computer. I have the tools cable cell and the know how....just need the right gland really... Cheers Rodge
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bgpartri Rebreather Zealot Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Titan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 392	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Hi Roger, You can just order it that way. We can supply it cut to length with the correct Pelagian fitting if you like. There is no extra charge for this service. Bruce __________________ http://www.rebreather.ca Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement.
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2nd June 2008, 17:27	#7 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 679	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Hi! I have the computer already (love it btw) I have the cable (the proper stuff made for UW use) and the Pelagian gland as well... If I could send the computer and cable to you and get it done I would be happy to pay what ever you might feel be fair. The reason Im picky with the cable is that the 3 types I have tried supplied by another dive computer manufacturer has all corroded to green dust. I will solder the molex side myself Cheers Rodge
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2nd June 2008, 20:51	#8 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 575	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo) Hi! I just about had it with Fisher connectors and now I would like to fit my Sherawater permanent to my rebreather. What Swagelok fitting would I need in the computer end. Has any one out there been soldering on the Shearwater circuit board? Cheers Roger Hi Roger- Just wondering what type of problems you are having with the Fischer connectors??? with a little maintenance they seem to hold up well. I am working on a post for maintaining the Fischer Connector and will be putting it on the board soon. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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2nd June 2008, 23:11	#9 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,292	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Roger, After owning two of these squarely connectors myself, I can see what you mean about Fischer connectors and understand the sentiment behind hard wiring. That said, for those sticking with the Fischer connectors, ever since Curt showed me what it sounds like he's going to write up, I have not had any ingress issues. he's got a few very handy maintenance tips that really seem to work! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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3rd June 2008, 06:06	#10 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 679	Re: Hard wiring the Shearwater computer? Hi! Im sure I could have maintained them differently.... But had lots of problems with water and corrosion inside the plug itself and its just a pita to take apart and handle in general. I only dive CCR nowadays anyway so I might just hard wire it and take out one big source of irritation. Cheers Roger
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