Sounds like a great idea. I am certainly interested in the results and would also support the project.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Smyth, Alec
<Alec.Smyth@compuware.com> wrote:
I am currently working very successfully with two people who are developing equipment for Snoopy. David Bartsch is building a combination hydrophone/comms set that operates on audible frequency and rebroadcasts SSB so support divers hear comms without any gear. A marine engineer who is not on PSUBS is developing thruster controls including an electrically rotated stern thruster and a portable console. I work with these volunteers on specs and pay for all materials, then get to keep the equipment. But hopefully the parts lists and design documentation will help other members with similar needs down the road. I am enormously indebted to these two individuals, who are doing a fantastic job on a purely volunteer basis. I think in time we can all benefit from a library of common accessories or systems developed with this simple project sponsorship model.
So here's the proposal. If anyone is interested, I'm volunteering to fund the development of a high intensity wide beam light. The project would include a cost-benefit analysis of various lamp technologies (e.g. HDI, LED) and construction of an actual light using whichever was selected. The goal would be to have the light installed and functional on Snoopy by the convention. Snoopy does already have two 75 Watt dichroic halogen lights, but for the same power consumption something way brighter is possible using more modern lamps.
Thanks,
Alec
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