voodew1 0 #1 December 25, 2004 Just saw this on the Alti-2 website. Looks really cool for lots of things but would probably just be a vanity purchase. It would be really cool when flying a winguit to make adjustments to body position and see the results. Check it out I really want one for Christmas Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,409 #2 December 25, 2004 http://www.alti-2.com/Titan/titan.htmNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #3 December 25, 2004 Wild. You'd think the thing would be a little more slick than that!... that thing is gawdy. You'll see I was asking about Sunnto Altimeter watches in the gear and rigging thread. I've got the notiong to mount one to the "forehead part" of my helmet so that it would sit upsidedown, with it's back against my forehead. Then to mount a small plastic mirror of simila size, butting out at 90 degrees to it (thusly sticking an inch and a half or so straight out like the rim of a hat.) This way you could look "up" at it and read the altitude right side up. Get it? What do you all think... It would be a lot more compact a system. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 December 25, 2004 I want a colour-coded heads-up display for an altimeter. I want it green between exit and break-off altitude. Then I want it yellow between break-off and opening altitude. Then I want it to flash red below normal opening altitude. It should also monitor descent rate, so that if I slow down, it can calm down to display low altitudes in a dull red. Finally, if I am still going fast below 300 feet (100 metres) I want the display to go BLACK, so I won't see what I am about to hit! Hee! Hee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 December 25, 2004 The Neptune was announced at PIA 2003, released about 5-6 months later and finally got most the bugs worked out in code by about mid-2004. I look for this to have its bugs worked out by PIA 2007.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #6 December 25, 2004 Once the system gets smaller, I would consider buying it, but at the size it currently looks to be, no way. That's just another (very expensive, I'm sure) snag point. Not to mention it probably just limits your view even more than the helmet already does. Seems to me it might be easier to use the new OLCD panels (which are supposed to be pretty flexible) for the display and have the rest of the hardware in a separate unit (perhaps mounted where the audible would go). Then all the user would have to do is stick the OLCD to their faceplate and put the control unit in the pocket. Definitely a cool idea, but I'd still wear a traditional altimeter, just in case. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #7 December 25, 2004 QuoteSeems to me it might be easier to use the new OLCD panels (which are supposed to be pretty flexible)You meant OLED, didn't you? ;-) OLED is just coming to market, but translucent thin-film displays suitable for use in a visor are not here just yet. The hud concept is pretty cool though. I wouldn't use one because it would be a distraction during training/competition, but the gadget freak within wants one anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #8 December 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteSeems to me it might be easier to use the new OLCD panels (which are supposed to be pretty flexible)You meant OLED, didn't you? ;-) OLED is just coming to market, but translucent thin-film displays suitable for use in a visor are not here just yet. The hud concept is pretty cool though. I wouldn't use one because it would be a distraction during training/competition, but the gadget freak within wants one anyway. There was a jumper in Hawaii that was showing off his Heads up display at the camera seminar at Quincy a few years back. Instead of using a ring sight the display showed in real time what would have been showing in the eyepiece of the camera. Imagine something like that with the alti displayed on it - that would be a great toy for the vidiots._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 December 25, 2004 Yeah, he had it at the last PIA. I have a website for it somewhere......it's about $900 for black and white and $1100 for color I think.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 December 25, 2004 QuoteOnce the system gets smaller, I would consider buying it, but at the size it currently looks to be, no way. That's just another (very expensive, I'm sure) snag point. Not to mention it probably just limits your view even more than the helmet already does. Seems to me it might be easier to use the new OLCD panels (which are supposed to be pretty flexible) for the display and have the rest of the hardware in a separate unit (perhaps mounted where the audible would go). Then all the user would have to do is stick the OLCD to their faceplate and put the control unit in the pocket. Definitely a cool idea, but I'd still wear a traditional altimeter, just in case. Mike Snag point? I doubt it. It will get snapped off against the top of the door frame while you're climbing out to front float, so there will be no snag point at deployment time."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 December 25, 2004 QuoteWild. You'd think the thing would be a little more slick than that!... that thing is gawdy. It's just a prototype. First you get the device working, then you deal with the fugly factor. Not an easy task though. HUD for scuba has been vaporware for at least a decade. I'd kill for a swimming goggle that could just tell me the compass direction when racing in open water. But in general, the utility provided for the cost doesn't work out well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #12 December 25, 2004 QuoteYou meant OLED, didn't you? ;-) OLED is just coming to market, but translucent thin-film displays suitable for use in a visor are not here just yet. Yes, sorry, OLED is what I was referring to. I have not read a whole lot about it, but if they can use it in cell phones, I don't see why they couldn't use it for this. I've also seen (although haven't used) military HUD displays (part of their new "Land Warrior system, I believe) that are much smaller than the one pictured. I'm sure the price tag is a bit different, however . THe post about it hitting the door is another good point. Not to mention the countless times helmets get dropped, kicked, stepped on, gear bags fall on them, etc. Something that large (and external) just doesn't seem durable enough for practical use. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 May 6, 2007 is the Titan discontinued ? anything similar on the market ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #14 May 6, 2007 Quote HUD for scuba has been vaporware for at least a decade. Due out this month. http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_computers_iddm.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #15 May 6, 2007 As far as I know, the project is still alive and well. (although restructured). You can probably get an answer straight from the horse's mouth at Alti-2's forums. forum.altimaster.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #16 May 6, 2007 shouldnt this be in gear and rigging?Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 May 6, 2007 Quote Quote HUD for scuba has been vaporware for at least a decade. Due out this month. http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_computers_iddm.html Yeah, I tried that, but you wouldn't believe how much shit I got from everybody when I showed up at the DZ with it."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #18 May 6, 2007 QuoteAs far as I know, the project is still alive and well. (although restructured). You can probably get an answer straight from the horse's mouth at Alti-2's forums. forum.altimaster.com Here is what search came up with. http://forum.altimaster.com/showthread.php?t=11&highlight=titan ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #19 May 6, 2007 QuoteQuote HUD for scuba has been vaporware for at least a decade. Due out this month. http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_computers_iddm.html Believe it or not, already old news/model for the military. We've got an even more high speed mask system in the works. Quote piisfish wrote:is the Titan discontinued ? anything similar on the market ? No, Roger and I discussed this at PIA and the project has continued to grow and evolve into the Titan II but no time frame as to its release just yet. As for anything similar out there, yes, but not available to the general public."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
