Interesting experience with the Suunto USB cable for my Cobra 3 (in the factory housing with quick release). Half way through a dive trip to Bonaire last week, I could no longer get my computer to go into "Data Transfer" mode when trying to download dives to MacDive. I wondered if the problem was built-up residue on the electric contacts (I'd been diving a lot!!) so I washed the Cobra in warm fresh water for 10 minutes, and dried all the contacts with a towel. No dice - no connection.
Thinking it was a problem with the software, I re-installed both MacDive and the required USB drivers but no-joy. The Cobra wouldn't detect a data connection and change modes. Then I tried downloading and installing the Suunto DM4 software for Mac. Still no recognition of the Cobra by the dive software. I consulted the internet and read a couple of instances where changing the Cobra battery solved the problem, so I changed the battery out for a new one ... but no connection could be established between the Mac and the Cobra.
That leaves only the mechanical / electrical connections. My best guess at this point is the wires inside the connector have become lose or broken. Since the cable is out of warranty (over 1 year old) I expect that I'm outta-luck when it comes to Suunto replacing it. Has anyone ever opened up the connector (Cobra end) and snapped a photo of the wiring connections on a working circuit board that they'd be willing to share? I really don't want to shell out another $100 for a USB cable.
I've had Suunto dive computers for most of my 15 years diving and this is the first problem I've ever had with any of their equipment.
Hey Suunto rep ---- any suggestions?!!
Thanks.
Craig.
Thinking it was a problem with the software, I re-installed both MacDive and the required USB drivers but no-joy. The Cobra wouldn't detect a data connection and change modes. Then I tried downloading and installing the Suunto DM4 software for Mac. Still no recognition of the Cobra by the dive software. I consulted the internet and read a couple of instances where changing the Cobra battery solved the problem, so I changed the battery out for a new one ... but no connection could be established between the Mac and the Cobra.
That leaves only the mechanical / electrical connections. My best guess at this point is the wires inside the connector have become lose or broken. Since the cable is out of warranty (over 1 year old) I expect that I'm outta-luck when it comes to Suunto replacing it. Has anyone ever opened up the connector (Cobra end) and snapped a photo of the wiring connections on a working circuit board that they'd be willing to share? I really don't want to shell out another $100 for a USB cable.
I've had Suunto dive computers for most of my 15 years diving and this is the first problem I've ever had with any of their equipment.
Hey Suunto rep ---- any suggestions?!!
Thanks.
Craig.