Overview and Comparison between the Deep6 Excursion and Genesis Centauri

[rhwestfall]

Not infrequently, a diver asks me why their computer does not seem to be working normally. The most common answer is that they are in violation gauge mode after missing a deco stop. In general, lock out may be a good thing, these divers may even learn something, like how their dive computer works.

jesus....

 

[rhwestfall]

And yet we are told we are wrong when we complain about the very short duration of a certification class this day and age....

 

[Centrals]

I am not convinced that it has anything to do with training.
I believe "ndl" is still being taught right from the beginning and its importance is so OBVIOUS.
It is the individual issue. Hard to avoid.

Scuba diving is a recreational sport and absolutely pointless to pay with your life/health or others.

 

[rhwestfall]

I'm not going to blow this thread up with a tangent.....

 

[Jake 10]

This is an overview and comparison of two dive computers, the Deep6 Excursion and the Genesis Centauri. These two dive computers share the same hardware, based on the Crest CR-4. All three of these units essentially function the same, however, it is the software within that primarily separates them. This comparison is based on the 1-5C firmware version. The Excursion refers to this version as the D01-5C and the Centauri as GE1-5C.

Both the Excursion and the Centauri used in this comparison were purchased by me. The Centauri from my local dive shop and the Excursion through Deep6’s web page.

Interesting comparison, thank you for taking the time to compare and sharing your findings

 

[Thunder Struck]

Crest CR4 is top of my list if one of my ancient computer packs up. It is dirt cheap locally.

Crest no longer lists the CR4 on their web site (Become one with the Ocean.), only the newer CR-5, which is twice the price. Perhaps they are only selling it through Deep6/Genesis? The only trace of the CR-4 on Crest's site is the manual in the support section (CREST Computers User Manual - CREST DIVING Official Website).

 

[BoltSnap]

Crest no longer lists the CR4 on their web site (Become one with the Ocean.), only the newer CR-5

CREST CR-4 | With one watch, access all needs.

Simple | Durable | Reliable For all recreational diving, SCUBA, Free Diving, Gauge and Plan Mode. Long Lasting Battery Life. Rechargeable and Fast Charging. Log Storage for 1000+ dives.

crestdiving.com

 

[Thunder Struck]

CREST CR-4 | With one watch, access all needs.

Simple | Durable | Reliable For all recreational diving, SCUBA, Free Diving, Gauge and Plan Mode. Long Lasting Battery Life. Rechargeable and Fast Charging. Log Storage for 1000+ dives.

crestdiving.com

Thank you. Looks like I wound up at the shop side of their site (Home - CREST DIVING SHOP) which didn't have the CR-4 listed. Just have to be sure to be on the main site.

 

[scubadada]

Looks like Crest has gone the route of the sport watch.

 

[Thunder Struck]

As an update, I received a notice from @TnT , the developer of libdivecomputer. At this time the Centauri is not officially supported by libdivecomputer, however, it will likely work as the Centauri is based on the same underlying platform.

In an effort to add official support for the Centauri, I have sent him requested log files. Hopefully we'll see it listed as officially supported in the future.

Thank you TnT!