I recently tried to update my firmware on my Petrel I. I watched the videos and downloaded the Shearwater Decktop program to my computer. But I was having a lot of difficulties linking the Petrel to the Decktop program (my computer) via the Bluetooth mode. The two just weren't talking to each other.
I looked for answers on Shearwater's website in the FAQ but there was nothing there. I tested my Bluetooth connection on other equipment and they all did link up so I was pretty sure it was not my personal computer. I called Shearwater directly and the receptionist said the engineer was in a meeting so I left a voice mail...that to this day has gone unanswered for several weeks now and I really don't except to hear from them. Since I have had the Petrel for three years with the same software and loving it I was content to just keep using it as I purchased it. The "new" Nitrox Rec mode looked interesting to me, especially since I am not doing any tech diving right now. But I was content with the original software...that is what I bought.
So last weekend I was getting a low battery indication so I replaced my battery. For some reason I decided to try the Firmware Update again and what do ya know...the Petrel and my PC linked up. I loaded new software on my Petrel and downloaded my dives into the desktop, then re watched the videos with the new firmware features...again. Things were looking pretty darn good.
Today I tried the new Rec Nitrox mode out on two dives, 112' Max Depth and 95' Max Depth. The Petrel and firmware worked awesome...
The Petrel....still my favorite.
I looked for answers on Shearwater's website in the FAQ but there was nothing there. I tested my Bluetooth connection on other equipment and they all did link up so I was pretty sure it was not my personal computer. I called Shearwater directly and the receptionist said the engineer was in a meeting so I left a voice mail...that to this day has gone unanswered for several weeks now and I really don't except to hear from them. Since I have had the Petrel for three years with the same software and loving it I was content to just keep using it as I purchased it. The "new" Nitrox Rec mode looked interesting to me, especially since I am not doing any tech diving right now. But I was content with the original software...that is what I bought.
So last weekend I was getting a low battery indication so I replaced my battery. For some reason I decided to try the Firmware Update again and what do ya know...the Petrel and my PC linked up. I loaded new software on my Petrel and downloaded my dives into the desktop, then re watched the videos with the new firmware features...again. Things were looking pretty darn good.
Today I tried the new Rec Nitrox mode out on two dives, 112' Max Depth and 95' Max Depth. The Petrel and firmware worked awesome...
The Petrel....still my favorite.