cvfd1399 0 #1 February 18, 2004 Ok so I got a neptune today, and I am having a few issues. I have the version 2.0.25, but when I go to the training menu it shows that this feature will be available soon, what is up with that. My other issue is that when I try to set the 3rd alarm to 1000Ft (to let me know when to take off my helmet), it won't keep the setting it goes beck to the original 1500ft setting. Any tips on this and any other things would be cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 February 18, 2004 Quotebut when I go to the training menu it shows that this feature will be available soon I'm sorry but I really can't help but laugh at this after reading some debates on this item in the S&T forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 February 18, 2004 Take off your helmet? The beeps are for the way down, not up Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #4 February 18, 2004 Ha Ha.... Ok I figured out how to set up the alarms, I see on the site that the training is not available in version 1.0x , BUT what about 2.0.25 is everyones like that or does mine need another update? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #5 February 18, 2004 How long ago did you buy your Neptune? I got mine from Paragear mid-October and it's fine. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #6 February 18, 2004 Also I used the hand mount, and it required to mount it to a metal plate. where do the 4 metal washers go?? it seems that if you cover the filter with fabric and squish it between a piece of metal that will effectively seal off the filter? Will this still allow the alt to get a accurate pressure reading or a reading at all? I included a pic of how i mounted it is this right. The manuel included is ok, but it left out a few things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #7 February 18, 2004 Just got it in the mail today from bad dog skydiving gear. It was shipped directly frm alt-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #8 February 18, 2004 give me a call if ya need help..if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #9 February 18, 2004 My Neptune is put together without the washers. Yes, it covers the filter. It still works fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 February 18, 2004 If you're planning to be at Mardi Gras Boogie, bring it..Kreg will get you all set! He's a techie geek..and I say that with good intentions Actually I took my Neptune to my home DZ and had plenty of help setting it up _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #11 February 18, 2004 Totally off topic but since you mentioned the hand mount... I complained on here a while ago that the altimaster 3 style handmount is uncomfortable to me. The O-ring is too thick and gets squeezed between my fingers when I'm holding my toggles. (I have a -3, not a neptune). So about 5 minutes after my first post, Roger Allen, Alti-2's CEO, wrote to me telling me the neptune would be able to use a thinner O-ring since it weighs less and doesn't need as much strength. He mentioned it was a change they were planning to incorporate in the future. Well, skip ahead a few months and I asked on here again if they were shipping with the new handmount. Again, minutes later I got a message back saying they were planning to try new mounts soon. Just a few more days later, they had some prototypes built and offered to send me one to try out. It arrived last week. It's PERFECT. The O-ring is MUCH thinner than an altimaster 3's. It fits easily between my fingers, and even when I squeeze them together I can't feel it. So now I need to go buy a neptune. Anyone wanna sell me a used one for under $100? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #12 February 18, 2004 The washers go between the bolts and the plate. This will not interfere with the operation of the unit. The unit will beep at 1000ft on the climb to altitude to remind you to take off your helmet, regardless of your warning settings. Setting your third warning at 1000ft AGL is too low to be useful for freefall. The training feature will be available with future updates. Development has been focused on improving battery conservation, accurate logging, and compatibility with ParaLog. Hope this helps. - Ed "Cajones" Dickinson Alti-2 Neptune Field-Rep The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #13 February 18, 2004 Ed, are the washers necessary? Say for instance someone forgot or did not install them. Would this cause problems and he/she should install them ? So it goes like this: neptune washer strap plate screw or neptune strap washer plate screw or ?? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #14 February 18, 2004 I think it is neptune strap plate washer screw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajones 0 #15 February 18, 2004 Oops! My goof! You do NOT need to use the washers if you use the backplate. The washers can be used instead of the backplate! It can be: Neptune - Handmount strap - Washer - Bolt OR Neptune - Handmount strap - Backplate - Bolt The washers are not necessary with the backplate. I hope I haven't created too much confusion. Ed "Cajones" Dickinson Alti-2 Field Rep The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Cajones 0 #15 February 18, 2004 Oops! My goof! You do NOT need to use the washers if you use the backplate. The washers can be used instead of the backplate! It can be: Neptune - Handmount strap - Washer - Bolt OR Neptune - Handmount strap - Backplate - Bolt The washers are not necessary with the backplate. I hope I haven't created too much confusion. Ed "Cajones" Dickinson Alti-2 Field Rep The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites