Pocket PC Dive Log ?

On 2003-10-11, ferret <ferret@cruelmail.com> wrote:
><Irony>
> Wow! I *really* want a Sensus Pro. I already carry 3 items that record
> the same data (in a higher resolution). $115 for another one? Gee,
> mister, I'll take 2!

However, for those of us who don't, it's actually quite useful, and
was rather cheaper than getting (for instance) a Vyper just for the
depth logger.

Derry Hamilton wrote:
> ferret wrote:
>> <Irony>
>> Wow! I *really* want a Sensus Pro. I already carry 3 items that
>> record the same data (in a higher resolution). $115 for another one?
>> Gee, mister, I'll take 2!
>
> However, for those of us who don't, it's actually quite useful, and
> was rather cheaper than getting (for instance) a Vyper just for the
> depth logger.

I could be tempted. Having switched from the user friendly
Aladin log to the user hostile VR3 something with a published
interface rather appeals.

....unless somebody has a VR3 spec so I could put it straight
into PocketPC which is my dive trip computer of choice these
days.

nigelH

On 2003-10-13, Nigel Hewitt <news@REMOVETHISnigelhewitt.net> wrote:
> I could be tempted. Having switched from the user friendly
> Aladin log to the user hostile VR3 something with a published
> interface rather appeals.

The published interface was also a factor since they don't support
either Linux or Solaris -- thus I spent an afternoon coding and all was
well.

"Derry Hamilton" <derryh@rasilon.net> wrote in message
news:slrnbolhet.rjr.derryh@ravalox.home.rasilon.ne t...
> On 2003-10-13, Nigel Hewitt <news@REMOVETHISnigelhewitt.net> wrote:
> > I could be tempted. Having switched from the user friendly
> > Aladin log to the user hostile VR3 something with a published
> > interface rather appeals.
>
> The published interface was also a factor since they don't support
> either Linux or Solaris -- thus I spent an afternoon coding and all was
> well.

So has anyone managed to produce any IR-compatible VR3 software for the
PocketPC?

ferret wrote:
> Derry Hamilton wrote:
>
>> However, for those of us who don't, it's actually quite useful, and
>> was rather cheaper than getting (for instance) a Vyper just for the
>> depth logger.
>
> That the unit lacks any real-time benefit for the diver is the bone of
> my contention. It's a one-trick pony. Even my watch has one other
> purpose, at least.

Strange I see that as an advantage. (I carry a Uwatek depth/timer
in preference to a watch with scuba functions.) A seperate item to
do logging seems a sensible solution and if I can put a simple PPC
log round it it would be worth the effort.

nigelH

On 2003-10-14, ferret <ferret@cruelmail.com> wrote:
> I appreciate what you're saying, but I'm speaking for myself. My Vyper
> wasn't bought just as a "depth logger". It was bought originally as a
> nitrox computer. That it also has a gauge mode satisfied both types of
> diving that I do.
And I in turn was only speaking for myself and intended no criticism.
I just felt that a unit I actually quite like deserved some defense,
whilst I fully appreciate it's probably of no use to you whatsoever.
I was just saying that in my position it was of use.

Bardo wrote:
> "Derry Hamilton" wrote
>> Nigel Hewitt wrote:
>>> I could be tempted. Having switched from the user friendly
>>> Aladin log to the user hostile VR3 something with a published
>>> interface rather appeals.
>>
>> The published interface was also a factor since they don't support
>> either Linux or Solaris -- thus I spent an afternoon coding and all
>> was well.
>
> So has anyone managed to produce any IR-compatible VR3 software for
> the PocketPC?

But where do we get the spec?

nigelH

ferret wrote:
> "Nigel Hewitt" wrote
>>
>> A seperate item to
>> do logging seems a sensible solution and if I can put a simple PPC
>> log round it it would be worth the effort.
>
> Ah now I have it: as it's open to buggering-about-with, you'd be
> intrigued with it.

That's why you're action man and I'm the geek.
Live with it.

nigelH