OSTC3: Compass offset

[DennisA]

Feature suggestion:

When using the compass in the OSTC3 computer, the reading is the direction of the dive computer. However, I don't have my forearm orthogonal to my heading when diving, probably I have it offset about 60 degrees.

I think it would be nice to be able to input a compass offset, preferably combined with a visual index line indicating the direction of the reading on the screen.

Best regards
Denis Arreborg

[dnaandy]

Feature suggestion:

Compass display as a classic magnetic compasses is my wish.

Best regards,
Andy.

[Mad Max]

I agree.

[heinrichsweikamp]

We have considered a graphic compass, this may be added in the future

regards,
Matthias

[DennisA]

Looking good, however I would prefer a more simple design, consisting merely of an arrow pointing north.

The design you have attached, Mathias, does not solve the offset..

/Dennis

[heinrichsweikamp]

DennisA Wrote:
> The design you have attached, Mathias, does not
> solve the offset..

That's only a test, not a design you'll see in the release.

regards,
Matthias

[dnaandy]

Hope it would happen soon

[ClaudeDive]

Hi everyone,
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The OSTC3 is a technical computer of diving,
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Why complicate a simple function as the compass which currently fulfilled its role which is to indicate a direction simply,
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To my point of view OSTC3 isn't an instrument of navigation and will never replace a compass.
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It appears more important to me to use the memory for functions of calculation and informations of decompression,
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Regards,
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[dnaandy]

Hi everybody,


Heinrichsweikamp Say :

" Our OSTC 3 is the perfect fit for recreational
divers with an interest in technically
challenging dives. "

I just buy a OSTC3, also I am a recreational diver.

If can improve the compass then do it.

[Ludo]

I agree with dnaandy for a classical graphic compass implementation.
I would also find it useful to have the posibility to lock a bearing.(tu)

Bad experience yesterday when divin for the first time with my OSTC3: it generates quite a strong magnetic field around it, so that it completely offsets my classical compass. The OSTC3 and the compass need to be around >12cm appart for the needle not to be offset (td)

Cheers
Ludo

[dnaandy]

do u still remember this topic?

[max]

Yes, please!

[heinrichsweikamp]

Maybe a "Declination" setting is useful for this purpose.

Regards,
Matthias