Looking for deco software

[TMXdiver]

Hi!

Was diving Buhlman tables with gradient factors so far but would like to switch to
VPM or RGBM. Does anyone now a good decompression program. I would prefer a program for my palm or phone.

thanks!
TMX

 

[ScubaSixString]

Hi!

Was diving Buhlman tables with gradient factors so far but would like to switch to
VPM or RGBM. Does anyone now a good decompression program. I would prefer a program for my palm or phone.

thanks!
TMX

I'm not a deco guy (yet) so this should be taken with a grain of salt. I have a newer version (GUE (graphical user interface not global underwater explorers) included, rather than the old dos version) of Zplanner. That uses the buhlman b and c algorythms. I've used the free version of V-Planner ( i think it uses the vpm model) It seems pretty good (in my extremely limited experience). But you have to pay to use any mix over 50% O2 (I think)

Again, I've never actually used them underwater, so take it for what its worth....

 

[Xman]

Another vote for v-planner

 

[rossh]

V-Planner can be downloaded here

http://www.v-planner.com

Regards
Ross Hemingway
HHS Software

 

[tyskigoteborg]

Hello,

if you are looking for a deco program to use on your JAVA phone you can check out JDeco! You can find it here: www.jdeco.de

It includes Bühlmann with GF and VPM-B (for MIDP 2.0 phones, which are standard nowadays). Overview:

* Intuitive user interface
* Bühlmann ZHL16B algorithm with Erik Baker's gradient factors
* Varying Permeability Model (VPM-B)
* Gas mixing and topping calculations
* Altitude dives
* Repetitive dives
* Single-depth (square profile) or multi-level dives
* Allows user editable gas mixtures containing Helium, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
* Metric or imperial units
* One click variation of bottom times and depths (changes are customizable)
* One click decogas loss calculations
* Display of run time, stop time, or both
* Option to lengthen gas switching deco stops to maximize O2 window
* Estimates OC gas consumption (backgas and all deco gas)
* Calculates CNS and OTU

Dive safe and have fun!

Henning

Hi!

Was diving Buhlman tables with gradient factors so far but would like to switch to
VPM or RGBM. Does anyone now a good decompression program. I would prefer a program for my palm or phone.

thanks!
TMX

 

[Diesel298]

i use voyager.. and im happy with it..
hasnt bent me yet for what its worth.
i see a fair amount of people using v planner and the capt. of the boat says v planner is the way to go. and he knows what hes talkin about. so i think im gonna check it out myself.....
so i dunno if i was any help to ya.. but i hope ya get what ya need.

 

[Doc Intrepid]

I use V-Planner.

 

[California Diver]

ive used v-planner, deco planner, abyss, gap, some others. they all work well but deco planner doesnt go past 500 ft.

 

[TMXdiver]

Thanks for all the information. I tried now the trial version of V-Planner and also the trial version of JDeco. Bought actually JDeco since I can have it on my phone and it gives me almost to the minute the same times.

@Diesel298: is it V-Planner one should have or is it ok with a program that gives the same decompression tables? Ask your captain he might have an answer

TMXD

i use voyager.. and im happy with it..
hasnt bent me yet for what its worth.
i see a fair amount of people using v planner and the capt. of the boat says v planner is the way to go. and he knows what hes talkin about. so i think im gonna check it out myself.....
so i dunno if i was any help to ya.. but i hope ya get what ya need.

 

[wedivebc]

I have registered v-planner I will probably register GAP, I had abyssal it was junk.
Of the 2 I am undecided. There are some changes Ross made to the newer version of v-planner I don't care for but it is a solid program and has worked well for me. The new version of the GAP had some bugs, I pointed them out and Kees posted an updated version the next day. Can't beat that kind of service.