Suunto Gekko - Dive Download ????

[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.