a new underwater platform for underwater scientists

[Mirac Memisoglu]

Hello scientists and underwater exploration enthusiasts, I would like to tell you about the new underwater platform.

The platform is based on mobile tablet housing with additional accessories. It is designed as a modular system, open for endless developments. Once your tablet is underwater, endless apps and gadgets are waiting to enrich your diving experience. With a patent-pending stylus device, can greatly enhance the functionality of a smart tablet underwater.

You can also use the camera of the tablet. This makes it possible for any diver to obtain 3D models of underwater archaeological remains, shipwrecks and dive sites very quickly. Even only after a single dive or two.

I would like to hear your comments.

Since I wasn't sure about the rules of the forum, I couldn't share the link of the platform and kickstarter page in this thread. If anyone is interested, I am happy to share it in private.

Thanks.

 

[Akimbo]

Since I wasn't sure about the rules of the forum, I couldn't share the link of the platform and kickstarter page in this thread.

There is no restriction on posting a link to a Kickstarter page, however posting more technical information here would be helpful to get useful feedback.

Does the proposed product include software, navigation functions, and/or logging functions? What sensors are available?

 

[scubaozy]

I also would like to hear more on tech specs and technologies are being used. How is the 3d modelling done? Via lidar?

 

[Angelo Farina]

What about connecting hydrophones and accelerometers?
Panoramic 360° camera?
Temperature, salinity and other physical parameters?
Additional battery for medium-term monitoring (say 24h)?
Is that an iPad or a true Windows/Linux tablet? Or is it a crap Android tablet?

 

[Mirac Memisoglu]

There is no restriction on posting a link to a Kickstarter page, however posting more technical information here would be helpful to get useful feedback.

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Does the proposed product include software, navigation functions, and/or logging functions? What sensors are available?

Hello Akimbo, thank you very much for the restriction information and your interest.

The tablet platform consists of several elements but the platform is open to HW and SW developers to bring innovations to the diving industry.

You can find the technical details in:

DPX ORION: Underwater Tablet Platform for Divers by INNOVASUB SRL — Kickstarter

For now, the platform consists of the following elements and their tech specs are listed below:

A housing for Tablets: DPX1 Orion
Width*: 375 mm
Height*: 220 mm
Depth*: 55 mm
Weight: 3380 g
Underwater Weight: 1150 g (without buoyancy foam, without accessories)
Max Operating Depth: 60 m / 196 feet
Compatible with 8-11” smart tablets.

Viewport for video and photo (for DPX-1V)
USB port (for DPX-1+)
Combined Viewport and USB feature (for DPX-1V+)

Anodized aluminum base, Tempered glass cover with 4 secure joints.
Ergonomic handles.
Waterproof to a depth of 60 meters.
Easy to attach mounting points.

*Sizes are for the Standard model. DPX-1 Shield can be custom made for other tablet sizes.

Accessories List:

all Mount for video lights (for DPX-1V and DPX-1V+)
Video Lights
Humidity sensor
Vacuum test system
Buoyancy Foam
Hard Case

DPX-2 Orion Dive Computer App:
Touch screen menu navigation (S Pen compatible) and adjustments
Detailed end of dive reports
Unlimited dive logging
E-mail dive logs
Underwater maps of dive sites
Multiple decompression algorithm options:
Neo Haldanian with MARBEN low bubble score model
Buhlmann ZHLc with preset Gradient Factors
US NAvy Dive Table App

Continuous Tissue with infinite number of compartments

Decompression information: Single or Dual algorithms run simultaneously in one display Deco stop listing Air, Nitrox and Gauge Modes Up to three deco stops displayed instead of ceiling only Deep Stops, Safety Stops,

Real time dive profile during dive
Complete dive information on one screen
Predive Planning: NO D limits and Virtual Dive with depth/ time graphics
Altitude compensation: 3 levels-Automatic: 0-800m, 801-1600m, 1600-2400m

Alarm Modes: Depth, Elapsed Dive Time, CNS Toxicity, ppO2, Fast Ascent, Deco Violations
Additional Information: Dive Site Maps, Dive profile, Compass

DPX-3 Dagger for accessing tablet display while underwater

See the operation at:

Say Hello to a New Underwater Technology! - YouTube

Max Operating Depth: 60 m / 196 feet
Interaction: Inductive
Spherical tip.
String for attaching pen to tablet housing or wrist.

Buoyancy: Positive
Compatibility: S Pen only (S Pen is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Material: Delrin® (Delrin is a registered trademark of DUPONT POLYMERS, INC.


Wireless depth / temperature sensor DPX-5 Rigel

DPX-5 Rigel is an external module for the DPX-2 Orion application that collects and sends critical dive data to a mobile tablet. When completely charged, the module's battery supply lasts around 8 hours.

Height: 95 mm
Diameter: 35 mm
Diameter (with port): 45 mm
Weight: 100 gr
Maximum Depth: 80 m / 262 FEET
Operating Temperature: 0-60 C (32-140 F)
Battery Life: 8 hours
Recharge Port: Mini USB

The Orion family has many other elements that you will discover in

DPX ORION: Underwater Tablet Platform for Divers by INNOVASUB SRL — Kickstarter


We also suggest the following videos to discover the full potential of the Orion Platform:

DiveSafe Project - YouTube

Turn your smart tablet into a powerful underwater tool with ORION Platform. - YouTube

ORION Platform - Field Experiences - YouTube

Unboxing ORION - YouTube

orion innovasub - YouTube

 

[Mirac Memisoglu]

Does the proposed product include software, navigation functions, and/or logging functions? What sensors are available?

Dear Akimbo, according to your second question I would like to inform you as;

The product is modular. There are several SW that is built by Innovasub like:

• DPX2; Dive Computer App (with dive data logging)
• DPX4: SeaCam App

Messaging and navigation features will be available when we complete the Acoustic modem integration.

There are other software built by 3rd parties in cooperation with Innovasub within a EU project called DiveSafe (www.divesafe.eu). Those include:

• Heart rate monitor
• Breathing rate monitor
• Decompression app
• Navigation app
• Messaging app

Some Video’s on DiveSafe:

DiveSafe Project - FAT tests in İstanbul Akvaryum - YouTube

DiveSafe Project - YouTube

For the moment there is one sensor available by Innovasub. Combined Depth and temperature sensor. But if you prefer the DPX-1 Shield Plus you will get a USB wet connector so virtually you can connect any devices / sensors as far as you tablet supports

But again, during the DiveSafe project a Docking station is equipped with Accelerometers, Health Sensors (Blood sugar, Heart Rate and Breathing Rate) and interfaces a USBL system for precise navigation.

If you have any further question, I would be happy to answer.

all the best,
Mirac Memisoglu

 

[Mirac Memisoglu]

I also would like to hear more on tech specs and technologies are being used. How is the 3d modelling done? Via lidar?

Hello Ucarkus,

The 3D modeling is done with photogrammetry. With interval photography we combine the photos (OFFline) to build the 3D maps. If the object or area is very large and complex we outsource this task to University of Marche.

You do not have to be an expert in photogrammetry or photography. We have prepared an instruction that explains all the steps you will do so that you can do this easily even after a single dive. We will be providing online support as well and you will be accessing the model you have created with a single click from your phone, tablet or computer.

Case Study:

Our team arrived to Gallipoli on the 2021, August 19th. The next day they went to the dive site “Suvla Bay”. HMS Louis, which was used in the First World War and sunk off the coast of Gallipoli. HMS Louis was a Laforey-class destroyer built for the British Royal Navy during the 1910s. The ships had an overall length of 268 feet 10 inches (81.9 m), a beam of 27 feet 8 inches (8.4 m) and a draught of 10 feet 6 inches (3.2 m). Louis was powered by two Brown-Curtis direct-drive steam turbines, each driving one propeller shaft, using steam provided by four Yarrow boilers. It was sunk by Turkish artillery fire in Suvla Bay while it was on support duty in 1915. Today, the HMS Louis Wreck provides an enjoyable underwater adventure for underwater divers of all skill levels in Suvla Bay. The steam boilers and pipes of the 14-meter-deep wreck have survived to the present day and is inhabited by rich marine life. By the end of 2 dives our diving team was able to finish the underwater work, we had processed the images during the night and the next day the HMS LOUIS 3D model was ready.

DPX-101 | 3-D Reconstruction Services (innovasub.com)

We are also communicating with a group that is working with a technology similar to LIDAR. But we cannot foresee any immediate product.

If you have any further questions, I would like to happy to answer.

all the best,
Mirac Memisoglu

 

[Mirac Memisoglu]

What about connecting hydrophones and accelerometers?
Panoramic 360° camera?
Temperature, salinity and other physical parameters?
Additional battery for medium-term monitoring (say 24h)?
Is that an iPad or a true Windows/Linux tablet? Or is it a crap Android tablet?

Hello Angelo, thank you very much for your interest.

Here are the answers to your questions one by one:


What about connecting hydrophones and accelerometers?
We are working on connecting low budget acoustic nanomodems. The USBL and acoustic modems and accelerometers are already connected via docking station built by Un Polytech Marche in the EU project called DiveSafe. You can find the details here:
www.divesafe.eu

and some Video’s on DiveSafe:

DiveSafe Project - FAT tests in İstanbul Akvaryum - YouTube
DiveSafe Project - YouTube

The system is open to all 3rd party builders. There are programs that you can enroll to build your own system. See DPX ORION: Underwater Tablet Platform for Divers by INNOVASUB SRL — Kickstarter

Panoramic 360° camera?
In the DiveSafe Project a SONY camera is attached to take sequential pictures for photogrammetry and yes why not connecting a panoramic cam. ORION offers a platform, you are free to use it to build anything you want.

Temperature, salinity and other physical parameters?
For the moment we provide only Pressure and temperature sensor:
DPX-5 Rigel Wireless Depth Temperature Sensor (innovasub.com)
But we also provide a USB port via wet connector. So you can connect anything via USB.

Additional battery for medium-term monitoring (say 24h)?
Sure, again you can use the USB connector we provide.

Is that an iPad or a true Windows/Linux tablet? Or is it a crap Android tablet?
We provide the housing, if you prefer a Windows or Android tablet compatible with Spen, we also provide you the DPX3 to access the display.


You can see: Say Hello to a New Underwater Technology! - YouTube

We use Windows compatible tablet for Psychomotor tests to evaluate the nitrogen narcosis.

If you have any further questions, I would be happy to answer.

all the best,
Mirac Memisoglu

 

[Miyaru]

For the moment there is one sensor available by Innovasub. Combined Depth and temperature sensor. But if you prefer the DPX-1 Shield Plus you will get a USB wet connector so virtually you can connect any devices / sensors as far as you tablet supports

There are many depth sensors available. Check out the MS5803 sensor - pressure & temperature in 1 tiny sensor. The specifications are 14bar max pressure, but they work reliable until 200m. It's also the sensor used by ShearWater.

 

[Mirac Memisoglu]

There are many depth sensors available. Check out the MS5803 sensor - pressure & temperature in 1 tiny sensor. The specifications are 14bar max pressure, but they work reliable until 200m. It's also the sensor used by ShearWater.

Hello Miyaru,

When I meant the sensor, there is one complete unit that operates wirelessly to send the pressure / temperature information wirelessly to the tablet. You can see the details here;

DPX-5 Rigel Wireless Depth Temperature Sensor

Underwater sensor for tablet and smart phones

www.innovasub.com

If you have any further questions, I would be happy to answer.

all the best,
Mirac Memisoglu