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Shearwater Research

Shearwater Research

We design and manufacture open-circuit and closed-circuit trimix dive computers. We provide Buhlmann with Gradient Factors and VPM-B, the most common decompression models used by technical divers. A focus on innovative and simple displays keeps the most important information available at a glance.

Recent Posts by Shearwater Research

Release Notes Shearwater Desktop 3.1.4

Release Notes Shearwater Desktop 3.1.4

June 30, 2017
New Features/Improvements:
  • Improved Bluetooth Reliability with the initial connection.
Bug Notes:
  • Added software workaround to allow users with Windows 10 creators update to connect with Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Fixed a bug that can cause frequent BT INIT FAIL’s on Mac’s
  • Version 44 ISC Dive Computers can now...
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Published June 30, 2017
Windows 10 Update

Windows 10 Update

June 22, 2017

BLE is the protocol that the Perdix and Perdix AI use to communicate with Shearwater Desktop.  Ever since the update, numerous BLE issues have been reported and subsequently confirmed by Microsoft.  These issues have affected our users and their ability to connect to Shearwater Desktop.

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Published June 22, 2017
Release Notes Shearwater Desktop 3.1.3

Release Notes Shearwater Desktop 3.1.3

May 18, 2017
Bug Notes:
  • Added in support to fix some cases of BT INIT FAILS.
  New Features/Improvements:
  • New: “Compatibility Mode” allows users to connect without using additional features, this will improve the connection with some older Dive Computers.
  • Improved the Bluetooth scanning process.
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Published May 18, 2017
Shearwater Cloud BETA App Update – Mobile v1.0.1

Shearwater Cloud BETA App Update – Mobile v1.0.1

May 9, 2017
 

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with Rebreathers having problems connecting (ISC will still have a problem connecting since they have a separate issue).
  • Temperature now displays correctly.
 

Security and Permissions

  • Removed Phone, Contacts, and File Storage permissions from the app.
  • Updated server version for more secure cloud.
 

Other Changes

  • Diagnostics...
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Published May 9, 2017
Shearwater Desktop & Windows 10 Creator’s Update

Shearwater Desktop & Windows 10 Creator’s Update

April 20, 2017
We have identified an issue with Windows 10 Creator’s Update that prevents Shearwater Desktop from connecting to Perdix AI and some Perdix computers. It’s been confirmed by Microsoft that the latest update has caused some issues with Bluetooth. If you would like additional information, this article provides...
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Published April 20, 2017

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