[PSUBS-MAILIST] Environment and Control software

[Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles]

Hi David,

I can use any display that provides an HDMI connection.  This could be a 
small 5" 800x600 monitor incorporated into a radio-control transmitter 
type handheld unit or it could be a 24 inch 1920x1080 computer monitor.  
None of these would be moisture rated and would require adequate 
protection but I don't see this as an exceptionally difficult task.  At 
a cost of between $75-$100 I would keep a couple of spares on-board in 
case water infiltration caused component failure.

Tablets are much more expensive, but waterproof cases can be obtained 
for tablets pretty cheaply, $50-$100.  The primary attraction for using 
a tablet is one of convenience in that it is self-contained regarding 
operating system, storage, HD display, and even battery backup if the 
main batteries fail.  Additionally, you've got a fully functional tablet 
that is easy to carry in/out of the submarine.  Not diving today?...well 
you can still use the tablet for other things.

Jon

On 8/11/2015 1:08 PM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles wrote:
>
> Hi Jon, I noticed your were talking about a tablet, is that an 
> alternative to a typical plc type of viewing screen. Just curious what 
> your main view screen was, and is it moisture rated?
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