ScubaBoard is pleased to announce the launch of our NEW "BuddyMatrix"! A very comprehensive buddy finder on a Google Map!
To be shown on the Google Map or to be "Found" as a dive buddy, simply go and edit your user profile or just simply click on your username, and look at the bottom of the "About Me" tab.
Where it says, "Include in BuddyMatrix" set that to "Yes"
and then either enter in your US Zip Code, or if you don't live in the US... Enter your Latitude and Longitude in decimal form. To maintain your privacy, don't be to precise.
You can also specify your preferred methods for entering the water, and your favorite dive activities (you can also select multiple options by holding the "Ctrl" key and clicking the options you wish to select.) Then just go to our buddymatrix, and find your next dive buddy!
We hope you enjoy this little enhancement from us here at ScubaBoard.com!
jupitermermaid
October 2nd, 2008, 10:08 PM
Good job, Howard! I'm impressed! :D
ScubaSteve001
October 2nd, 2008, 10:38 PM
This is exactly what ScubaBoard was missing. I am certain that this will grow the membership at an even faster rate. Great idea and Thanks
This is a warning to those using LAT and LONG coordinates. Make sure you enter them in the right spot. ALSO, if you are in Canada or the USA, make sure your LONG number is NEGATIVE. It looks like there are some Great Lakes people (and some in Kentucky) that will get offers to dive in Northern Russia and China which is fine if you live there.
NetDoc
October 2nd, 2008, 10:58 PM
Yeah, we are pretty proud of this piece of work. We approached it from several angles and this seemed to be the best as well as the most flexible. You can expect some additional features as time moves on.
There are at least a dozen different iterations of this kind of data base. However, NONE of them have the sheer volume of potential users that we have, and none of them have near the diversity that we have!
Instructors... people can look you up. That includes divers and non-divers alike.
Dive Shops... they can search for you as well.
Peeps, as this grows, and we know it's going to grow, you will be able to find the closest LDS to you. If you find out that your favorite LDS/Resort/Charter is not on our Buddy Matrix, then PLEASE help them to get on here. The more we have of them, the more valuable this will be to YOU the user!
smiffy6four
October 2nd, 2008, 11:41 PM
This is exactly what ScubaBoard was missing. I am certain that this will grow the membership at an even faster rate. Great idea and Thanks
This is a warning to those using LAT and LONG coordinates. Make sure you enter them in the right spot. ALSO, if you are in Canada or the USA, make sure your LONG number is NEGATIVE. It looks like there are some Great Lakes people (and some in Kentucky) that will get offers to dive in Northern Russia and China which is fine if you live there.
Yep, the lack of the negative sign did indeed put me in Kazakstan, instead of north of Toronto!:D
smiffy6four
October 2nd, 2008, 11:57 PM
ScubaBoard is pleased to announce the launch of our NEW "BuddyMatrix"! A very comprehensive buddy finder on a Google Map!
To be shown on the Google Map or to be "Found" as a dive buddy, simply go and edit your user profile or just simply click on your username, and look at the bottom of the "About Me" tab.
Where it says, "Include in BuddyMatrix" set that to "Yes"
and then either enter in your US Zip Code, or if you don't live in the US... Enter your Latitude and Longitude in decimal form. To maintain your privacy, don't be to precise.
You can also specify your preferred methods for entering the water, and your favorite dive activities (you can also select multiple options by holding the "Ctrl" key and clicking the options you wish to select.) Then just go to our buddymatrix, and find your next dive buddy!
We hope you enjoy this little enhancement from us here at ScubaBoard.com!
Wow! This is fantastics news! You folks are great! :dance3:
drbill
October 3rd, 2008, 01:23 AM
Gulp... I already thought it was too easy to find me. Hmmm, maybe I could use a fake zip code? Oops, guess not... there's only one for the entire island.
Seriously... good idea!
Wait... I couldn't find an "Include in BuddyMatrix" at the bottom of my "About Me" page. Is that because I'm a solo diver... or just blind even with my glasses!
bigken462
October 3rd, 2008, 02:10 AM
Best thing since...........compressed air of course:-) Would be cool to have a "Locate Me" link within our page profile information that is displayed to the left of these messages or either turn the "location" part of the profile information into a link showing readers where you are located at. Either way, it's a great add on and I look forward to seeing who's in my neck of the woods.
Come on Alabama divers..........get your stuff keyed in!
Kenny
TC
October 3rd, 2008, 02:14 AM
But you need to add Photography to the diving types. :D
two.crows
October 3rd, 2008, 02:21 AM
Where it says, "Include in BuddyMatrix" set that to "Yes"
Doesn't say that on my profile. Bug? :confused:
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TC
October 3rd, 2008, 02:24 AM
Try-
User CP
then-
Edit profile
Should be about 6 up from the bottom.
two.crows
October 3rd, 2008, 02:36 AM
Try-
User CP
then-
Edit profile
Should be about 6 up from the bottom.
Thanks. Found it there. But not in the "About me" tab. :)
DebbyDiver
October 3rd, 2008, 02:51 AM
This is WAY cool!
Can you add "kayak" to type of water entry? :)
littlejohn
October 3rd, 2008, 04:22 AM
Up-dated mine
kilo_fox
October 3rd, 2008, 06:52 AM
Hehe, cool. I'm there, too. :D
DivingPrincessE
October 3rd, 2008, 07:12 AM
Very cool, thanks for everything you do Howard!
El Orans
October 3rd, 2008, 07:37 AM
Just a gentle reminder...
Please take care when you enter your latitude / longitude info. I see several people in parts of the world that don't really match with their location according to their profiles... :)
DiveShops_Mel
October 3rd, 2008, 07:42 AM
Cool - I wanted to find dive buddies in S. Florida and also Ireland/UK...this is exciting!
Divin'Hoosier
October 3rd, 2008, 08:41 AM
I've updated my profile but I can't seem to find how to then search the BuddyMatrix. Can anyone offer any help? I'm surely missing something extremely simple. It's early.
DivingPrincessE
October 3rd, 2008, 08:44 AM
I've updated my profile but I can't seem to find how to then search the BuddyMatrix. Can anyone offer any help? I'm surely missing something extremely simple. It's early.
Very tippy top of the page
Home - Forums - Articles, etc It's all the way on the right Buddy Finder
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Divin'Hoosier
October 3rd, 2008, 08:49 AM
Very tippy top of the page
Home - Forums - Articles, etc It's all the way on the right Buddy Finder
Got it! Yup, it was simple. Right in front of my face and didn't see it. Just like when my wife sends me to get something out of the pantry. :lotsalove:
300bar
October 3rd, 2008, 09:09 AM
And how does one find this latitude / longitude info.:confused:
ScubaSteve001
October 3rd, 2008, 09:16 AM
Step away fom the carrot. :D
Just follow the link where it says find your lat/long in the Edit Profile page. Then use the map to find your approximate location and below the map the lat and long are displayed.
And how does one find this latitude / longitude info.:confused:
Randy43068
October 3rd, 2008, 09:21 AM
Cool stuff! I've got my profile updated. Looks good!
HowardE
October 3rd, 2008, 11:58 AM
Very cool, thanks for everything you do Howard!
Thanks E... But I can't take the kudos myself for this project... I was merely a pawn in this game. ;)
We had outside assistance on this from a PHP specialist...
and of course...
El Orans was invaluable with his assistance and implementation of this enhancement, and of course NetDoc's input and unyielding guidance.
With the number of instructors we have on this site, divers, tech divers, etc... What a great way to find people with like interests, or just to find a dive buddy or instructor...
I hope everyone enjoys this... We worked hard to bring it to you!
:D
Randy43068
October 3rd, 2008, 12:27 PM
How to I add this to my buddy profile thing?
"Female buddies are preferred, especially ones who have low standards and are easily impressed"
;)
DivingPrincessE
October 3rd, 2008, 12:28 PM
How to I add this to my buddy profile thing?
"Female buddies are preferred, especially ones who have low standards and are easily impressed"
;)
Go post it in the singles forum. I'm sure you'll get a TON of responses, just ask Jep. :D
Ber Rabbit
October 3rd, 2008, 12:29 PM
Very tippy top of the page
Home - Forums - Articles, etc It's all the way on the right Buddy Finder
Thanks! I never would have looked for it there, I looked everywhere BUT there :dork2:
Ber :lilbunny:
300bar
October 3rd, 2008, 01:48 PM
Step away fom the carrot. :D
Just follow the link where it says find your lat/long in the Edit Profile page. Then use the map to find your approximate location and below the map the lat and long are displayed.
Thanks that worked.Done it
Now back to the Carrot :rofl3:
drbill
October 3rd, 2008, 04:11 PM
Go post it in the singles forum. I'm sure you'll get a TON of responses, just ask Jep. :D
:rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3:
I think that's the first time I've used smilies in a post
shark_tamer
October 3rd, 2008, 05:29 PM
:cool2:I have just registered !!!!:D
:shakehead: There is nobody else close by !!!
How about adding a different color marker for upcoming dive destinations ??
I'm heading to Jamaica this weekend ... I could pin a different marker on Montego Bay Jamaica, that way other divers going to that destination could PM me and we could meet !!! ;)
CallesCafe
October 3rd, 2008, 05:31 PM
Theres a singles forum?!?! Where where?!? :drunks: :luxhello:
300bar
October 3rd, 2008, 05:40 PM
Theres a singles forum?!?! Where where?!? :drunks: :luxhello:
352 posts within 2 months and you didn't find that yet.:confused::shakehead::shakehead:
So I'll help for this time.http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/scuba-singles/:D:D:D
HowardE
October 3rd, 2008, 05:40 PM
:cool2:I have just registered !!!!:D
:shakehead: There is nobody else close by !!!
How about adding a different color marker for upcoming dive destinations ??
I'm heading to Jamaica this weekend ... I could pin a different marker on Montego Bay Jamaica, that way other divers going to that destination could PM me and we could meet !!! ;)
That has been discussed, and could be added in BuddyMatrix 2.0 :)
heelsfaninpa
October 8th, 2008, 03:24 AM
This will be a great tool once everyone on Scubaboard signs up. Thanks!
Darnold9999
October 8th, 2008, 12:47 PM
Need to add photography as a type of dive activity. Lots of people don't want to dive with photographers.
thanksforallthefish
October 8th, 2008, 11:49 PM
Hmm ... is it me or is there a problem ...
lat -33.87284803614804
long 151.2084174156189
but it wont allow me to enter "-" in the search location .... oh I get it we in the southern hemisphere are excluded :shakehead:
HowardE
October 8th, 2008, 11:52 PM
Exclusion is accidental...There is apparently a bug... we'll fix it ASAP... The idea is to include EVERYONE...
HowardE
October 8th, 2008, 11:55 PM
Need to add photography as a type of dive activity. Lots of people don't want to dive with photographers.
Photography is one of the usergroups. Just un-check "All Group Members" then select just "photographers"
It has also been added to the "TYPE OF DIVING" (Interests on your profile):)
thanksforallthefish
October 8th, 2008, 11:59 PM
Exclusion is accidental...There is apparently a bug... we'll fix it ASAP... The idea is to include EVERYONE...
just kidding .... thanks ... although i did wonder how some members were showing in oz
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NetDoc
October 9th, 2008, 12:01 AM
Apparently, this only affects the search portion of our Buddy Matrix. Our development team will be on this oversight shortly.
HowardE
October 9th, 2008, 11:29 AM
Hmm ... is it me or is there a problem ...
lat -33.87284803614804
long 151.2084174156189
but it wont allow me to enter "-" in the search location .... oh I get it we in the southern hemisphere are excluded :shakehead:
It's fixed.
HowardE
October 17th, 2008, 06:59 PM
Any more feedback on this?
thanksforallthefish
October 18th, 2008, 11:32 PM
Any more feedback on this?
??? You talkin to me ???? ... sorry I didn't reply ... but yes it works fine bothe entering lats in the southern hemisphere and also the searching ... Thanks.
HowardE
October 19th, 2008, 10:10 AM
??? You talkin to me ???? ... sorry I didn't reply ... but yes it works fine bothe entering lats in the southern hemisphere and also the searching ... Thanks.
Not you in particular... (unless you're just looking for an excuse to quote DeNiro?)
Just wanted to see how much people like the Buddy Matrix?
thanksforallthefish
October 20th, 2008, 03:10 AM
Not you in particular... (unless you're just looking for an excuse to quote DeNiro?)
Just wanted to see how much people like the Buddy Matrix?
No worries ... I find it quite interesting ... only thing I would like to be able to do would be to do a search and have it show the buddies within that search area as it does, but if you pan outside the area to show any buddies there as well.
just my idea.
HowardE
October 20th, 2008, 09:14 AM
Now that we've seen the buddy matrix in action with lots of real live data... we have some ideas and changes to implement shortly into "BM 2.0" :)
h2oSkier
October 27th, 2008, 11:09 PM
How about similar functionality for Dive Sites? I wouldn't expect anyone to give up their secret hunting spots but there are already plenty of published coordinates for our wrecks and reefs that could be consolidated into such a tool. Add site info + reviews and you'd have another useful SB tool.
ScubaSteve001
November 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM
Just a reminder to double check your location on the SB Matrix map. There seem to be several people who say they are in Florida on their profile but their mapped coordinates have them diving in around Nepal....BRRRRRR that mountain water would be cold. Double check your LAT and your LONG numbers. Make sure they are entered here as a negative number if they should be. This means if you are located in Canada or the USA, you Longitude number must be a NEGATIVE number......otherwise you might end up in Nepal.
