The Shearwater Story
We're often asked about how we got started in the dive computer business. This short video production shares a little background about our founders and our company's vision.
Future of Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are an essential way to add value to the products that we create. It enables us to fix bugs, add new features, and keep our produc...
Petrel Firmware V28
Fixed a bug in the Dive Planner where under some circumstances an ascent leg would incorrectly labeled as a descent leg and given zero time duration.
Do I have a Petrel or Petrel 2?
For those out there with this very enquiry, here is a step-by-step guide on how to determine if your unit is a Petrel or a Petrel 2 if you have a Stand Alone or Fischer
Petrel V27 Dive Planner Anomaly
We have recently discovered a firmware bug that affects the Dive Planner in Petrel firmware v27.
The error is that under some circumstances an ascent leg is incorrectly labeled as a descent leg and given zero time duration.
Petrel Firmware V27
Petrel firmware v27 is the first version to support the new hardware features of the Petrel 2, which are:
• Tilt compensated digital compass.
• Smart Ready Bluetooth (to add support for iOS devices).
Shearwater Desktop 2.3.8
Bug Fix: Better support for multiple Shearwater computers
Bug Fix: Re-enabled support for 32 bit Macs
Enhancement: Better support for built in bluetooth adaptors
Petrel Firmware V21
Firmware v21 is a minor update to address a few issues and does not add new features.
Updating from v18 is not necessary unless affected by the issues below.
NERD Mounting Guide
Watch this video on how to mount your NERD using this handy mounting too.