Suunto Gekko - Dive Download ????

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Sunnto USB drivers are free to download on the Suunto site.

[ktfjammer]

You guys are sooooo awesome I was able to email CIBDiving' and he got me to the right site to download the driver, and guess what it works. That is sooo cool, you all are the best. Now the gekko does not have a light, right?
If I want to erase what is on the my gekko, is there a way to do it.
thanks to you again...the greatest

[CFDAlden]

No, the Gekko has no back light. You can "charge" the face of the Gekko with a dive light, which will cause the face to glow, making a nice back light.

CIBDiving also has a program on his site to clear the Gekko. I can't remember the name of it off the top of my head, though.

[edit - found it!]

Suunto Eraser (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/DCEraser.zip) - NEW VERSION! 2.3.2.59 A Program to Erase the dive data in a Suunto Dive Computer.
This version rewrites all profile memory to factory spec. This program does not yet work with D models or newer.
Also, there have been a number of reports of problems clearing Vypers with firmware version 33.
This new program is designed to get around that - At the expence of not restoring memory to factory new specs.

[ben condon]

Could you please update or check the URL that is posted. It states that the "webpage is expired".

Thank you for your help!

[guggie]

Could you please update or check the URL that is posted. It states that the "webpage is expired".

Thank you for your help!


This link? http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/DCEraser.zip

Works for me...

[ben condon]

Guggie,

Thanks for the link. Do you happen to have the Suunto Gekko down load software or link?

[guggie]

Guggie,

Thanks for the link. Do you happen to have the Suunto Gekko down load software or link?

Gekko download

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip

Check this out too under Suunto tools.

Untitled Document (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/)

[ravenfish]

Thank you CIBDivng!

Thanks to all who have posted on this thread. The Q and A over 257 posts was all I needed to convince me to buy a Gekko and learn how to make it work for me. Please don't be afraid to ask a question that may have already been asked. Sometimes we need a second opinion or a more detailed answer. Sometimes we just missed the post. Sometimes some people just need to be quiet and let helpful people help.

Again, thanks!

[MentalMarine]

This is great stuff! Does anyone have a good source for the USB cable?

[guggie]

Go back and do a search of this thread. There are two usual sources on EBay for the USB type.

I bought from the second vendor. Works great with my Vyper and
Gekko

USB PC-Interface SUUNTO Vyper Vytec Cobra Gekko D3 - eBay (item 380004100782 end time Mar-10-08 10:38:39 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-PC-Interface-SUUNTO-Vyper-Vytec-Cobra-Gekko-D3_W0QQitemZ380004100782QQihZ025QQcategoryZ50882QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

USB PC Interface for SUUNTO Vytec Cobra Vyper Mosquito - eBay (item 140213140771 end time Mar-08-08 13:19:48 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-PC-Interface-for-SUUNTO-Vytec-Cobra-Vyper-Mosquito_W0QQitemZ140213140771QQihZ004QQcategoryZ5 0882QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[MentalMarine]

Ya those are the same ones I found as well, I was just hoping that I could findem cheaper somewhere else :)

[bandit1980ta]

The Ac/dc computer is a joke.

"SDM" stands for 'Suunto Dive Manager' - it's suunto's dive log software. Suunto has left the download capability out of the Geeko but only in the SDM. The computer itself has an interface port and stores the profile data, just like all the other models do. You just can't read it out with the SDM is all. That's about to change, A couple of third party divelogs are going to support direct suunto downloads ( currently most just 'import' of the data after it's been downloaded with suunto's software ). Because they don't use suunto's software they WILL download from gekkos. If you wish to use suunto's software AND download a Gekko, you must fool the software into thinking it's talking to something other than a gekko.

I have a small program that does just that. It makes the gekko report to the SDM that it's a vyper. It 'Fools' the SDM into downloading it's data. It's also a completely safe thing and it's reversable.

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/Other%20Free%20Stuff/Gekko2vyper.zip


For some reason I can't get the page to open. I guess that shows how computer savyy I am. I might need a lot of help with this.

[CFDAlden]

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip)

Just worked for me....

[Shoot Me_I Explode]

I wish I came to these forums sooner.

I've had a gekko for the past 18 months with about 70 dives on it, dose hooking it up to the computer download all the dives saved in the history or just the logbook? I'm gona pick up one of the cables from ebay and give this a shot. And to think I was just thinking of upgrading to a vyper to have access to the pc software too, :rofl3:

Thank you for access to this software :eyebrow:

[CFDAlden]

It will download everything in your computer. You should have all the data from all 70 dives.

[hoadster]

what kind of cable do I need, and can I get it from ebay

[guggie]

what kind of cable do I need, and can I get it from ebay

Look at post #260

[ClayJar]

I've had a gekko for the past 18 months with about 70 dives on it, does hooking it up to the computer download all the dives saved in the history or just the logbook?It will download everything in your computer. You should have all the data from all 70 dives.To be specific, you can only download dives still in the logbook. The "history" info is just a single running counter of dives and total time, without any details about the dives that went into it. The download function downloads the profile data, which only comes from the "logbook" section.

Any dive still reachable in the logbook section will be downloadable. For some people, 70 dives do not constitute enough bottom time, and therefore enough dive profile data, to fill the logbook memory, hence the previous comment. For me, 70 dives is more than enough to easily overflow the memory (considering I've had shallow 3-hour dives, which to the Gekko are each like six half-hour dives), so data from 70 dives would *not* fit in the memory on *my* Gekko. :biggrin:

[bob green]

hi is there anybody that has the download for the Suunto Gekko that enables the Gekko for downloading so it fool the SDM its a vyper please help bob

[guggie]

hi is there anybody that has the download for the Suunto Gekko that enables the Gekko for downloading so it fool the SDM its a vyper please help bob

Look at previous post, #263. Search is you best friend ;)

[ktfjammer]

I have the Gekko and downloaded the Gekko2vyper program and got it to work with the Suunto SDM . I have the 2.3 version and I see Suunto has a 2.6 version. If I download the 2.6 full or 2.6 update will I have to do the gekko2vyper program all over again? Or since it is working, don't mess with it. Thx.

[guggie]

ktfjammer,

A newer Suunto DM should not affect the Gekko at all. The Gekko2Vyper program changed a bit in your Gekko to make it look like a Vyper and DM won't know the difference. Go ahead and do the DM update and report back what you think of it so that we all can see if it is worth updating ourselves.

From Suunto:
Suunto Dive Manager 2.6.0
- Support for Suunto D4
- New dive simulator
- Freedive daily history

[ktfjammer]

hi is there anybody that has the download for the Suunto Gekko that enables the Gekko for downloading so it fool the SDM its a vyper please help bob

Bob,

Here is the download link for the Gekko2vyper program. Do not forget to download the driver for the cable. That will be on the Suunto website. Also on that site will be the SDM download.

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip

For the SDM
Suunto - Home (http://www.suunto.com) then click on:
Diving
Products
Latest SDM version
Visit our download center to download the newest SDM version.
There will be the drivers for the cable and the SDM download.

I have used it and it works great.
Hope that helps

[guggie]

ktfjammer,

A newer Suunto DM should not affect the Gekko at all. The Gekko2Vyper program changed a bit in your Gekko to make it look like a Vyper and DM won't know the difference. Go ahead and do the DM update and report back what you think of it so that we all can see if it is worth updating ourselves.

From Suunto:
Suunto Dive Manager 2.6.0
- Support for Suunto D4
- New dive simulator
- Freedive daily history

I have the Gekko and downloaded the Gekko2vyper program and got it to work with the Suunto SDM . I have the 2.3 version and I see Suunto has a 2.6 version. If I download the 2.6 full or 2.6 update will I have to do the gekko2vyper program all over again? Or since it is working, don't mess with it. Thx.

Update...I just checked the version of SDM that I use at home and it is the most recent version that you have noted. It works fine, except that the dive simulator -F11- failed with a Windows error message about confluicting DLL addresses, something I need to download a windows update for. I have used the rest of the program without trouble and did not have to update my Gekko to use it.

[CFDAlden]

Update...I just checked the version of SDM that I use at home and it is the most recent version that you have noted. It works fine, except that the dive simulator -F11- failed with a Windows error message about confluicting DLL addresses, something I need to download a windows update for. I have used the rest of the program without trouble and did not have to update my Gekko to use it.


Did you reboot your system after the install? I got a bunch of those until I rebooted, then they went away.

It still doesn't change the fact that SDM is... well... crap! :D

[guggie]

Did you reboot your system after the install? I got a bunch of those until I rebooted, then they went away.

It still doesn't change the fact that SDM is... well... crap! :D

The error I got is something that is recognized by Microsoft and occurs with a combination of Windows updates. Multiple Suunto programs are affeected as well as other programs. I've had this new version of SDM on my PC for some time now, through multiple reboots (months and months worth).

Here's the error that you get.

"The system DLL user32.dll was relocated in memory. The application will not run properly. The relocation occurred because the DLL C:\Windows\System32\Hhctrl.ocx occupied an address range reserved for Windows system DLLs. The vendor supplying the DLL should be contacted for a new DLL."

Read about the issue and get the procedure to correct it here:

Certain programs may not start, and you receive an error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2: "Illegal System DLL Relocation" (http://support.microsoft.com/KB/935448)



Cause of the problem

The Hhctrl.ocx file that is included in security update 928843 and the User32.dll file that is included in security update 925902 have conflicting base addresses. This problem occurs if a program loads the Hhctrl.ocx file before the program loads the User32.dll file. Microsoft has confirmed that this problem affects the following third-party applications...

[Scuba SteveB]

I'm interested in the download for Sunnto Gekko but can't seem to follow your link. Has it moved? Would you please help me to find the download, thanks

[guggie]

I'm interested in the download for Sunnto Gekko but can't seem to follow your link. Has it moved? Would you please help me to find the download, thanks

See message #273 above....

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip

[MK27DIVER]

There is no way of "adding/unlocking" a gauge mode on the gekko is there?

[CFDAlden]

I don't believe so. You could try e-mailing the OP, but that would involve a major reprograming to the Gekko, rather than flipping an electronic switch.

[Scuba SteveB]

See message #273 above....

http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/SuuntoTools/Gekko2vyper.zip
Thanks I got the download. Now, what is the route to follow to get this to work? I have SDM open and running, the gekko to vyper is open and running, i have the usb/serial cable connected to laptop and dive computer, BUT when i try to run it the SDM tells me it can't find device. I have no trouble using SDM to get my log data from my Cobra2.

[guggie]

You only run Gekko2vyper once as a stand alone program. Hook up your gekko to your cable and pc. Then run gekko2vyper. Choose the correct comport (the same one that you use for your cobra2 when you use it with sdm). I can't remember if you need to set the gekko to some specific screen or not. You'll have to experiment. Click "Do it" and you're done. Then close the program and open up sdm, pick the comport, and it should find your gekko as a vyper.

[CFDAlden]

Remember to have the computer on, and put into the PC mode, as well.

You may have to try several of the ports on the pulldown list, as well.

[hdugan]

You may have to try several of the ports on the pulldown list, as well.

If you are using a USB cable.
You can unplug the cable from the PC and check the drop down list. Then plug the cable back in and check the list again. The new port in the list is the correct one.

[Scuba SteveB]

Thanks everyone. The sequence for me is to 1- clean boot my laptop, 2-attach usb/serial cable to laptop and Gekko, 3- set Gekko to PC mode, 4- Run Gekko2Vyper program and then exit it, 5- open SDM and run download wizard selecting Vyper and COM-Port.

[Touchwood]

Hi folks, I'm using a serial cable rather than a USB and although I've managed to get a successful download happening on my son's computer I'm unable to get anything happening on 3 other PCs that I've tried! I keep getting the error message 'Device Type 1 not found' each time I run the Gekko2Vyper.exe! I'm using v3.0 of the exe dated april 08. Has anyone else experienced the same error message?

Thanks in advance

David

[chace_nicol]

Ok so I've read through the threads and was wondering what the usb or serial cable looks like (I am cable challenged). I read thread # 260 as suggested, to see what they look like on ebay. The links to cables for sale have expired & no longer worked. Will someone please post what these look like...Thank you :)

Chace

[guggie]

Ok so I've read through the threads and was wondering what the usb or serial cable looks like (I am cable challenged). I read thread # 260 as suggested, to see what they look like on ebay. The links to cables for sale have expired & no longer worked. Will someone please post what these look like...Thank you :)

Chace


Uhh, just do a search on EBay for suunto vyper cable and you'll see multiple cables for sale.

Here's one

USB PC Interface for SUUNTO Vytec Cobra Vyper Mosquito - eBay (item 140247395470 end time Jul-10-08 04:53:01 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-PC-Interface-for-SUUNTO-Vytec-Cobra-Vyper-Mosquito_W0QQitemZ140247395470QQihZ004QQcategoryZ5 0882QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://i3.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/9b/72/8d29_1.JPG

[chace_nicol]

thanks guggie. I didn't know I was looking for a viper cable & that is why I asked.

[guggie]

thanks guggie. I didn't know I was looking for a viper cable & that is why I asked.
Glad to help. I purchased the one from the seller in the link I posted. It arrived in just a few days (3?) from Germany to CT. Works great on my Vyper and Gekko!

[bob green]

Hi friends i had downloaded the gekko to vyper patch i have also downloaded the SDM but i am still unable to downloaded off my gekko so can anyone tell me the procedure how it is done kind regards bob

[CFDAlden]

You've sucessfully run the Gekko>Vyper patch?

You have the correct download cable?

You have installed the correct drivers for the cable?

You have the SDM software installed?

You have the Gekko turned on and set to PC Mode?

It's usually one of the above that's at fault so you can't download.

[Scuba SteveB]

Hi friends i had downloaded the gekko to vyper patch i have also downloaded the SDM but i am still unable to downloaded off my gekko so can anyone tell me the procedure how it is done kind regards bob

The sequence for me is to 1- clean boot my laptop, 2-attach usb/serial cable to laptop and Gekko, 3- set Gekko to PC mode, 4- Run Gekko2Vyper program and then exit it, 5- open SDM and run download wizard selecting Vyper and COM-Port.

[CoralKisser]

Does anyone have a link for this patch? The one on the first page doesnt work any more.

[guggie]

What's the matter? You can't read through 29 pages of messages to find the new link? :admingreet:

Try this: Untitled Document (http://home.gci.net/%7Eliquidimagephoto/Index.htm) <---Gekko download

Happy New Year to all :party:

[CoralKisser]

What's the matter? You can't read through 29 pages of messages to find the new link? :admingreet:

Happy New Year to all :party:


Actually no, I didnt want to read 29 pages. I figured it out, but the forum wont let me post a link until I have 5 posts.

[CoralKisser]

So....

[CoralKisser]

Heres # 3

[CoralKisser]

Heres a direct link to the download page:

Untitled Document (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/Suunto.htm)

[CoralKisser]

One question, does this patch work with the latest version of SDM (2.6)?

[Firefyter]

One question, does this patch work with the latest version of SDM (2.6)?

Yes. It's not a software patch, it actually changes a bit in the firmware of the computer, so it makes no difference what version or program you use.

[Marxous]

The link to this program no longer works, if someone could help me out i would really appreciate this. I just picked one up today! Thanks all!

-Marc

[guggie]

The link to this program no longer works, if someone could help me out i would really appreciate this. I just picked one up today! Thanks all!

-Marc

Try this:

Untitled Document (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/Suunto.htm)

[Marxous]

wow, nice link! thank you, now all i need is the cable :)

[guggie]

USB PC Interface for SUUNTO Vytec Cobra Vyper Mosquito - eBay (item 140307788081 end time Mar-21-09 14:56:10 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-PC-Interface-for-SUUNTO-Vytec-Cobra-Vyper-Mosquito_W0QQitemZ140307788081QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item140307788081&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1729|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50)

[Bappelt]

I have a USB cable from Custom Idea and the drivers have been loaded.

I have tried downloading my Gekko to Dive Log 4.0 and SDM via the Gekko2Vyper program.

Both programs recognize the COM port assigned to the cable but neither one make the connection to the Gekko.

I've tried cleaning the contacts, I've unininstalled and reinstalled all the various software programs. I've even tried two different laptops. Still no luck.

Yes the Gekko is on and set at PC Set.

Any help would be appreciated.

[CFDAlden]

From the steps you listed, you didn't convert the Gekko to Vyper.

Could that be it?

[Underwater Ogre]

From the steps you listed, you didn't convert the Gekko to Vyper.

Could that be it?

How long does the conversion take? I run it and it says "beginning procedure" then does nothing...I started the DM and its telling me it can find the DC. I think I will re load all the software and try it again.

[hdugan]

How long does the conversion take? I run it and it says "beginning procedure" then does nothing...I started the DM and its telling me it can find the DC. I think I will re load all the software and try it again.

My version takes about 6 sec.

The program reports:

"Ready - Check Conversion Type"
(I then press DoIt and get)
"Begining Proceedure"
"Device Found"
"Setting Computer Type"
"Finished"

[Bappelt]

From the steps you listed, you didn't convert the Gekko to Vyper.

Could that be it?
It won't convert. Like the other poster is says starting procedure but never finds the DC.

[CFDAlden]

And just to confirm, you have the Gekko set and locked into PC mode? By that, I mean you take it to PC mode, and push (if memory serves) the far right button?

[hdugan]

It won't convert. Like the other poster is says starting procedure but never finds the DC.

Email the person who wrote the program - He has been very helpfull in the past.
I'm sure He'd want to know there was a problem.
He can be a bit, um, well, "Testy" is a polite word for it.

[Bappelt]

And just to confirm, you have the Gekko set and locked into PC mode? By that, I mean you take it to PC mode, and push (if memory serves) the far right button?

Yes it is in the PC Set mode in the Gekko.

[Bappelt]

Email the person who wrote the program - He has been very helpfull in the past.
I'm sure He'd want to know there was a problem.
He can be a bit, um, well, "Testy" is a polite word for it.

I don't think it is the program since I can't get the other program to work either. Is there a way to test if the cable is working?

[hdugan]

I don't think it is the program since I can't get the other program to work either. Is there a way to test if the cable is working?

What does Suunto's Dive Manager have to say?
It will read a gekko and report it as an incorrect computer type, but it will comunicate with the Gekko to do it.

[Bappelt]

What does Suunto's Dive Manager have to say?
It will read a gekko and report it as an incorrect computer type, but it will comunicate with the Gekko to do it.

I'll give it try and let you know.

[cfelliot]

I have a Vyper and my wife has a Gekko!

I have run the conversion program with no problems.

If the conversion program does not complete, you can't expect SDM to function!

One hint: The PC cable doesn't seem to fit tightly into my wife's Gekko. I apply a small amount of holding pressure with my hand to make sure the pins connect when I am talking to it with the PC.

All the conversion program does is set a bit in the Gekko so SDM thinks it's a Vyper.

[CFDAlden]

If your cable is like mine, there is a orange LED which will light up, and flicker while data is being transferred. If yours does have the LED, and it's not lighting up, you probably have a connection issue.

[Bappelt]

What does Suunto's Dive Manager have to say?
It will read a gekko and report it as an incorrect computer type, but it will comunicate with the Gekko to do it.

It can't find the DC that way either. I guess it's the cable. I'm going to see if I can borrow someones and see if it works with their cable.

[Bappelt]

I just wanted to follow up with everyone. It turned out that the original Custom Idea cable I had was bad. I have since purchased the Smart Interface cable and it works like a charm. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

[Kaliber35]

This thread needs to be cleaned up a bit. I skimmed 32 pages dating back to 2006 and still have questions.

First off, I have a Mac.

What do I need and where can I find it? Short and simple lol

Thanks for whoever can offer the time!

[CFDAlden]

Dive Manager doesn't support Mac.

I don't know enough about Mac's to know if you can run it in a Windows shell or not!

[Bubbletrubble]

This thread needs to be cleaned up a bit. I skimmed 32 pages dating back to 2006 and still have questions.

First off, I have a Mac.

What do I need and where can I find it? Short and simple lol

Thanks for whoever can offer the time!

@Kaliber35:

I'm assuming that you have a Mac and a Suunto Gekko...and you want to download your dive profiles from the Gekko to the Mac.

My first piece of advice is to forget about Suunto Dive Manager (SDM). In my opinion, SDM is a crappy, antiquated piece of proprietary software. Yes, you can run it on your Mac with virtualization software...but I wouldn't even bother. It's such a hassle having to start up a virtual machine, run a script that tricks SDM into thinking your Gekko is a Vyper, and then download the dive profiles from the dive computer.

I think a much more elegant solution is to use MacDive (http://thedoorisajar.org/macdive/), a piece of software that is an order of magnitude better than SDM. MacDive does not require changing any settings on your Gekko to enable downloading. If everything is set up properly -- Gekko in upload mode and attached with Suunto USB or serial cable to your Mac running Leopard (OS 10.5) -- then you're in business. The developer is very responsive to any questions that you might have.

PM me if you have any questions.

[Kaliber35]

Can someone please share the link for a PC hack/crack? Will the factory Suunto cable work? What is needed to download to PC (software and hardware). MacDive made it easy for Mac users. But I need this for PC.

Thank you for your time, I appreciate it greatly!

[guggie]

Can someone please share the link for a PC hack/crack? Will the factory Suunto cable work? What is needed to download to PC (software and hardware). MacDive made it easy for Mac users. But I need this for PC.

Thank you for your time, I appreciate it greatly!

Suunto Tools (http://home.gci.net/~liquidimagephoto/Suunto.htm)

[mocca]

just a short question:
does the suunto dive manager still work with your Gekko in Vista?

for some reason mine won't work. it finds the Gekko but always aborts the download process. I have a USB-to-Gekko cable.

[divinglog]

Can someone please share the link for a PC hack/crack? Will the factory Suunto cable work? What is needed to download to PC (software and hardware). MacDive made it easy for Mac users. But I need this for PC.

Thank you for your time, I appreciate it greatly!

Diving Log (http://www.divinglog.de) can also download your Gekko directly without modification. It is using the Suunto Tools mentioned above.

[guggie]

just a short question:
does the suunto dive manager still work with your Gekko in Vista?

for some reason mine won't work. it finds the Gekko but always aborts the download process. I have a USB-to-Gekko cable.

I'm using SDM 2.6 with a Gekko under Windows XP Pro.

[mocca]

Diving Log can also download your Gekko directly without modification. It is using the Suunto Tools mentioned above.
why pay for software if the suunto software does the same but is free of charge?
and the gekko can be activated with freeware as well.

p.s.: found the problem. seems latency has to be set to 8ms rather than 16ms in vista.

[divinglog]

why pay for software if the suunto software does the same but is free of charge?
and the gekko can be activated with freeware as well.

Of course you can use the free Suunto Dive Manager as well if it is enough for you.

[Rocketmahn]

If I plan a dive in SDM 3.0.0 will I be able to transfer it to the Gekko???

[guggie]

Good question. I have never tried to transfer a dive to my Vyper either.

[hdugan]

If I plan a dive in SDM 3.0.0 will I be able to transfer it to the Gekko???

No, but then you can't download a "plan" to any of the suuntos.

[guggie]

That explains why I never tried that "feature" or even found it!

[Rocketmahn]

No, but then you can't download a "plan" to any of the suuntos.

Umm... Ok...

I was test driving SDM Ver. 3.0.0.

Under the "actions" menu there is a "Dive Planner" option (F11).

Open the dive planner.

On the left hand side of the Dive Planner the 6th button down, there is a function called "Transfer Data To Dive Computer".

So I looked at the help function for the Dive Planner and it states:

"You can transfer data from Suunto Dive Planner to your dive computer (DC). When the DC is connected, Suunto Dive Planner shows information about the data to be transferred. Primary gases, alarms, and dive time values are from the plan. Gases that are already set in the DC are shown as Secondary. Personal mode and Altitude mode are always transferred"



I'm not sure what the definition of a "Plan" is - are the depths transferred too??

I didn't know if the Dive Plan Transfer applied to the Gekko or if you needed a Vyper/Cobra/D9 etc... hence my initial question!

Anybody want to try it? - (I don't have the cable).

[hdugan]

That feature is new to SDM 3.0, I believe,it certainly isn't in V2.7. It has been impossible to set the options from Suunto's program in the past. The same person who wrote the Gekko hack also wrote a program to set those variables, It's nice to see Suunto has validated that idea!

I guess if you want to call settiing timers and alarms as a "Dive Plan" then I'd say yes. The Gekko IS a vyper with disabled features but the up/down loading isn't one of those.

[DEEPLOU]

No, but then you can't download a "plan" to any of the suuntos.

Not true! You can download a plan to the HELO2. It will set your gas, depth alarm and dive time alarm.

[parrothead600]

OK, after sorting thru the past 337 posts, I think that i have it figured out. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
If I want to download the dives in my logbook from my Gekko to my PC, I will need: the USB cable & drivers from Ebay, Suunto Dive Manager downloaded, gekko2vyper software downloaded. Am I on track so far? Also, If I understand correctly, the Suunto Dive Manager program & gekko2vyper program are both free downloads. Am I still on track?
One last question; What version of Suunto Dive Manager would you reccomend? What are the differences between the different versions? (OK, that was 2 last questions, but who's counting?)

[guggie]

parrothead600, you've got it all correct. I'm using SDM ver 2.6.0 with no problem. I can't comment on the newest version.

[moab_b2]

So if the Gekko was to be sent back in to Suunto, how would you change the memory fix back to gekko setting and not the vyper?

[Rocketmahn]

Parrothead -
I just got the cable and download from Ebay for $56 from Germany last week.

It works like a charm on my Gekko and Cobra.

I used the latest Suunto SDM - ver 3.0.0.

I think that I saw a program called "vyper to gekko" either on the CD or as a menu option.

[guggie]

So if the Gekko was to be sent back in to Suunto, how would you change the memory fix back to gekko setting and not the vyper?

The direct answer to your question is, the Gekko to Vyper program gives you a choice when you run it. Click either a radio button for the Gekko to Vyper conversion or a button for Vyper to Gekko conversion. That's it!

[DamselDiver]

Do you think we'll be able to turn a Vyper Air into a HelO2?

[Cero21]

Is it recommended to change the gekko back to a "gekko" after downloading data or is it ok to leave it in "vyper" mode indefinitely?

[ArthurGerla]

I never changed mine back. It has functioned nicely for a few years and 100's of dives now.

[guggie]

Is it recommended to change the gekko back to a "gekko" after downloading data or is it ok to leave it in "vyper" mode indefinitely?

Leave it in Vyper mode. It won't affect teh operation at all. Perhaps, if you need to send it back for warranty work, you may want ot change back to a Gekko.