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Disto:
Leica Disto X310 The
Disto the device is designed for.
Leica Disto E7400x The US version of the X310. The only difference is the default
distance unit.
PGEB-NM053040 The
non-magnetic LiPo battery recommended to be used.
DistoX2 Upgrade Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grtXelTpcCY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXDlEro-cqU
Portable
Chargers:
DJunkie Power
Bar Small Power Bar. Sold under various
brands in local stores.
Limefuel Large and
robust charger.
PDA:
RPDA 696 My favorite PDA. An Asus Mypal
696 repackaged into a ruggedized case by a German company.
The optional 3Ah battery lasts for several days.
HP iPAQ 114 Cheap and small. The only drawback is the relatively
short battery lifetime.
There are larger batteries
available:
CS-HIQ100XL
(2250mAh)
CS-RX4000XL
(2400mAh)
TDS
Recon Robust and reliable but expensive outdoor PDAs.
Covers:
PalmCase micro The perfect case for the iPAQ 114! Fits well with original or
large batteries.
Otterbox Robust and perfectly waterproof. Cannot be used with
the iPaq 114 and others which have the on/off switch
on the side of the device. Good for older PDAs.
Aquapac Cheap and proven. Attaches smoothly to the screen and
allows easy drawing. Good and economical solution for the iPAQ 114.
Dräcksack Protective covers for anything used in
cave. Made by a Swiss caver from second hand materials.
Special padded bags for Distos and PDAs are
available.
Similar
Designs:
Auriga Cave survey software running on Palm
OS devices.
SAP An
electronic compass/clinometer with Laser pointer (but no Disto),
LED display, USB interface, and rechargeable Li-ion battery.
CaveSniper An electronic compass/clinometer with Laser pointer, display,
waterproof button, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and Bluetooth connection. A separate Bluetooth connected Leica Disto A6 is used to measure distance.
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