leroydb 0 #1 November 7, 2003 I just got my Irda device in the mail and updated my NEPTUNE with the 1.21 update. It was pretty simple, other than getting the neptune to go into the "bootloger mode" But once you figure it out its simple. Overall i like what the updates are claiming they do. Can't wait to jump it again... If anyone at RAEFORD or surrounding area wants me to update it... PM me... Le RoyLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #2 November 9, 2003 Did you update your bootlogger too? I got mine updated, and it embeds your serial number into the unit as well. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #3 November 10, 2003 sure did, i think the update are sweet... especially the 40% battery life increase.... though they should have worked out some of these bugs though a better fielding plan... I htink this possible might have the chance to become a better product than the protrack. Especailly if they get that "BIRDMAN" mode. I know it willl be hard for them to beat the customer service of L&B though.... edit ot add: I also have and still use both my PROTRACK AND NEPTUNE. I like them both and am undecided on which is better. If I had to choose, I would lean towards my PT...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #4 November 10, 2003 Yea, I use em both too ... PT in the shoe, Neptune on my wrist (for now). A pocket is coming out as a wingsuit mod ... soon you will be able to add a clear pocket to put the neptune to make it viewable on your upper arm instead of your wrist ... Tough call to choose between the PT and Neptune, but honestly, I think I'm leaning on the Neptune right now ... Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 November 10, 2003 i thought the birdman mod for the NEPTUNE was going to be an internal electronic upgrade? I also can't wait for the log book softwareLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #6 November 10, 2003 Oh, yea ... there's a software mod, and there's also going to be a suit mod so you can read it better too ... two different mods, sorry for the mix up ... I'm looking forward to the software as well! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 November 10, 2003 um.... how will you wear it on your upper arm?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #8 November 10, 2003 It's pretty hard to explain, just wait and see whenever it comes out, it's going to be nice Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #9 November 10, 2003 Quotesoon you will be able to add a clear pocket to put the neptune to make it viewable on your upper arm instead of your wrist ... Hrm, very cool idea, gonna have to work a retrofit into my suit. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 November 10, 2003 QuoteI also can't wait for the log book software That would make 2 of us. From the Alti-2 website: QuoteWe have an agreement with authors of Paralog to include an interface to Neptune, Paralog will enable Neptune owners to download and display detailed profiles as well as transferring jump information to a database. From the Paralog website: QuotePreview available on request. Please send your inquiries to paralog@krheinwald.de My returned email after seeing that: Quote|------------------------- Failed addresses follow: ---------------------| unknown user / Teilnehmer existiert nicht |------------------------- Message text follows: ------------------------| Did Alti-2 make a mistake in choosing a client software company? I hope not. I'm hoping to be able to get the data out of my Neptune before it's gone, which with a wingsuit, will be less than 10 jumps of detailed data. Ya hear this Alti-2?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #11 November 10, 2003 i know the fealing... I maxed out a few BM flights and am VERY curious as to that dataLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #12 April 7, 2005 Just thought i'd bring the subject of Neptunes up again, If you don't know what one is then look at their site: http://www.alti-2.com/neptune.htm They are the official sponsors of BPA Freeflying events in the UK for 2005. http://www.bpa.org.uk/artisticcompsnews.htm They are fantastic! although they are not too common in the UK yet all the people i know that have them are really impressed, especially the Wingsuit flyers as the logbook on the ProTrack usually messes up, They are now on Version 2.3.1 NV-RAM error eliminated, improved battery meter, plus all the stuff sorted in 2.3.0 Max Altitude is now 40,000 ft + "No Log" Icon Added when logbook is disabled Changes to method of writing and reading log to prevent log errors Changes to backlight control to prevent lockup after landing Corrected metric date format Updater is now a .net program and should work with macs (not tested) If you can't update your Neptune then they have a field support team near you http://www.alti-2.com/field_support_locator.htm Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #13 April 7, 2005 Neptune?:http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/neptune_worldbook.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #14 April 7, 2005 That wasn't an advert by the way, i'm just really impressed with mine and want to share the love, Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #15 April 7, 2005 Anyone have any experience with the "swoop mode?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #16 April 7, 2005 QuoteAnyone have any experience with the "swoop mode?" I'm not a swooper but I have the alarms at altitudes that make sense for me. 1000' - 500' - 200' 1000' make sure I'm not crossing any runways 500' make sure I'm on base leg 200' make sure I'm on final I still check my altimeter and eyeballing altitude is always important but the reminders are nice."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #17 April 7, 2005 I'll be using swoop mode from this weekend on. Will let you know what I think of it Chris. I know Jay uses it, not sure about the others on the team, but I think they do as well. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #18 April 7, 2005 Yea, let me know how you like it. I would think it would be really nice for developing your sight picture with the audible alerts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #19 April 7, 2005 I use the swoop mode for alert 1 - set up alert 2 - start turn alert 3 - if you've not recovered yet then you're in trouble! Dunno why there are 3 alerts though i only usually use the second one. When its wrist mounted you can still hear it beep under canopy which is handy Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #20 April 7, 2005 Personally I think (based on what you wrote) that you're using the neptune too much and I really don't like your 3rd alert usage description. There are 3 alerts are generally used as follows: 1) Leave the holding area and start your downwind leg 2) Base leg 3) Get ready for turn If you're using the neptune to tell you when to turn or tell you when you're in the corner you're going to come short at some point. Just prior to turn I use it to confirm I'm around the altitude my eyes tell me I'm at. I use the LOWER of the two (if I look low but neptune says I'm high I treat it like I'm low) for a quick buffer check. That and the pattern entry alts I described, although to date, I've been using it visually only with no audible settings. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #21 April 7, 2005 Yeah that sounds better, I thought that 3 was too many beeps, so the 3rd one was just a left over, But i'm gonna change it based on what you've suggested Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #22 April 7, 2005 Hi Ian, just spoke to Lara, she said you don't know what you're talking about, oh and also.... Nigel -~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #23 April 7, 2005 LOL - I'm going to PM Lara and bother her while she works now Stay safe! Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #24 April 7, 2005 Hey.. look what the cats dragged in. How you doing dude ? had a beer for you xmas. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #25 April 7, 2005 QuoteHey.. look what the cats dragged in. How you doing dude ? had a beer for you xmas. Umm...dude? His last post in this thread was in 2003.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
