Question Budget computer gas switching

[Davide Pusceddu]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a budget dive computer that allows for gas switching during a dive.
The cheaper the better but I need gas switching.

Can you please advise on any model?
Garmin descent g1 would be an option if it weren't so expensive

Thank you all

 

[BoltSnap]

VEO 4.0 - Oceanic Worldwide

SLIM AND ACCESSIBLE INTELLIGENCE An easy-to-use entry-level wrist or console computer capable of demanding dives, Veo 4.0 is sleek, slim, and packed with features. Bluetooth technology connects any mobile device to the free DiverLog+ App so you can track, manage and share all your dive data on...

www.oceanicworldwide.com

 

[cerich]

Deep 6 Excursion Dive Computer

Key Product Features Multi-Gas Nitrox (20%-99%, 4 gases) Helitrox Capable (up to 22% Helium) Bühlmann ZHL-16C Algorithm User Settable Gradient Factors Preset Safety Factors of 35/75, 40/85, 45/95 available Scuba, Planning, Apnea/Free Diving, & Gauge Modes Screens for Surface GF, Current GF...

www.deep6gear.com

 

[JohnN]

Deep 6 Excursion Dive Computer

Key Product Features Multi-Gas Nitrox (20%-99%, 4 gases) Helitrox Capable (up to 22% Helium) Bühlmann ZHL-16C Algorithm User Settable Gradient Factors Preset Safety Factors of 35/75, 40/85, 45/95 available Scuba, Planning, Apnea/Free Diving, & Gauge Modes Screens for Surface GF, Current GF...

www.deep6gear.com

+1 for the Excursion. It's my backup computer and matches by Perdix perfectly

 

[justinthedeeps]

I once found an old ScubaPro Aladin Matrix that could do this, still waaaay overpriced though now when you can get a Shearwater.

Anything old that isn't a Shearwater seems like it should be ~$100 or less now.

 

[stuartv]

VEO 4.0 - Oceanic Worldwide

SLIM AND ACCESSIBLE INTELLIGENCE An easy-to-use entry-level wrist or console computer capable of demanding dives, Veo 4.0 is sleek, slim, and packed with features. Bluetooth technology connects any mobile device to the free DiverLog+ App so you can track, manage and share all your dive data on...

www.oceanicworldwide.com

CAN you change gases during the dive (as the OP asked)?

My old Oceanic Atom 3.0 worked very much like the Veo. It supported 3 gases. But, I could never figure out how to change gases while in the water. Only when it was in Surface mode.

I just looked at the Veo product page and:

The tutorial video showed how to change gases using the smartphone app, but not how to do it on the computer - much less covering whether you can do it during a dive.

The page does not have a link anywhere to look at an actual User Manual.

 

[BoltSnap]

CAN you change gases during the dive (as the OP asked)?

My old Oceanic Atom 3.0 worked very much like the Veo. It supported 3 gases. But, I could never figure out how to change gases while in the water. Only when it was in Surface mode.

I just looked at the Veo product page and:

The tutorial video showed how to change gases using the smartphone app, but not how to do it on the computer - much less covering whether you can do it during a dive.

The page does not have a link anywhere to look at an actual User Manual.

Gosh, I have to do everything around here.

I am reading quickly through the manual:

Page 31: "GAS MENU
The Gas Menu allows you to manually switch gases during the dive. The Gas Menu Lead-in screen is bypassed if your Veo 4.0 has Gas 2 set to OFF.
See the following section "Gas Switches" for further details on this feature."


Read page 34 onward.

 

[stuartv]

Gosh, I have to do everything around here.

I am reading quickly through the manual:

Page 31: "GAS MENU
The Gas Menu allows you to manually switch gases during the dive. The Gas Menu Lead-in screen is bypassed if your Veo 4.0 has Gas 2 set to OFF.
See the following section "Gas Switches" for further details on this feature."


Read page 34 onward.

Thank you, Overburdened One.