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I just posted an email that I was sent on the topic, how do I go back an edit my original post, I don't see that option.
Oceanic VT3 Dive Computer Operating Software Upgrade
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Doug Krause
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I edited both your Oceanic and AERIS posts to reflect correct firmware revision codes and serial number ranges.
I've just managed to update my VT3. I orginally tried to take it back to the dealer that I bought it through (as suggested by Oceanic) but they would only end it back to Oceanic and wouldn't update it there which I didn't want to do. The update was easy enough but like others found, it got stuck in BSL mode so I had to take the battery out which was a right pain in the ***! Anyway, a bit of puffing and sweating later and we're all good with a newly updated VT3!
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Doug Krause:
Thanks Doug.
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I apologise for digging up such an old thread.
I've just bought a secondhand VT3 and found that it had firmware v1e on it so I carried out the update and got stuck in BSL mode like everyone else. The directions said to remove the battery, so I did that; but reading the manual I'm not feeling very comfortable with my putting of things back together.
The manual seems to make a strong point about always using a new o-ring, and lubricating the o-ring with silicon grease; but since I'm not replacing the battery I havent bought an official oceanic replacement kit and have neither. Am I worrying about nothing?
the second thing, when pulling apart the battery compartment the clear back had a nice tight seal and needed to be pried up softly to get it to "pop out". putting it back together I'm not getting this same seal; I have to hold the back on in order to stop the oring from pushing the clear back cover off. is this normal?
Cheers,
I've just bought a secondhand VT3 and found that it had firmware v1e on it so I carried out the update and got stuck in BSL mode like everyone else. The directions said to remove the battery, so I did that; but reading the manual I'm not feeling very comfortable with my putting of things back together.
The manual seems to make a strong point about always using a new o-ring, and lubricating the o-ring with silicon grease; but since I'm not replacing the battery I havent bought an official oceanic replacement kit and have neither. Am I worrying about nothing?
the second thing, when pulling apart the battery compartment the clear back had a nice tight seal and needed to be pried up softly to get it to "pop out". putting it back together I'm not getting this same seal; I have to hold the back on in order to stop the oring from pushing the clear back cover off. is this normal?
Cheers,
AndyDragon
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That is normal. Once it's been in for a while, you'll get the same seal. If you are worried, put it in a bowl of clean, fresh water for a minute and then check for any water inside the clear cover.
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Doug or Dan,
I too purchased a used VT3 and am trying to update. I went through the procedure, got it into BSL mode, hit the next button and after about 2 seconds, I get a "could not communicate with VT3" message. I checked multiple times to see if the cord was plugged in and making contact, but I keep getting the same error message. Any ideas
I too purchased a used VT3 and am trying to update. I went through the procedure, got it into BSL mode, hit the next button and after about 2 seconds, I get a "could not communicate with VT3" message. I checked multiple times to see if the cord was plugged in and making contact, but I keep getting the same error message. Any ideas
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