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Forum: Marine Electronics 06-11-2011, 19:09
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Posted By goboatingnow
I don't quite see the point of this. There are...

I don't quite see the point of this. There are already two Nmea wifi servers out there already.

Secondly NMEA is open and most of the standard PGNs are actually in the public domain. So why...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-09-2011, 08:27
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
I don't share your failure mode analysis. Using...

I don't share your failure mode analysis. Using lightening as your basis is too anecdotal, lightening traversing a conventional DC loom can start fires anyway.

The units are specifically designed...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-09-2011, 01:20
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Yes that's the case I think. This is why a freely...

Yes that's the case I think. This is why a freely available protocol stack for nmea 2k would be useful for people experimenting.

Dave
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2011, 19:29
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Well to cope with electronic relay failure a...

Well to cope with electronic relay failure a simple daughter board that contained a standard circuit breaker could be made pin compatible and be used to revert to mechanical operation.

For...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2011, 18:51
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: DIY Research and Development

Ok, Firstly the J1939 ( remember Can bus is the hardware low level data transmission) protocol stack is available FOC for PICS, however NMEA2K adds quite a few extra features, in particular a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2011, 16:00
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: DIY Research and Development

well yes saying its Can bus, its a bit like saying a flute is a copper pipe with holes in it. The problem is that the NMEA protocol is J1939, modified to include some extra features. To my...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2011, 15:51
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: DIY Research and Development

such as this range of units E-T-A: E-1048-8D. - Relays & SSRPC (https://www.e-t-a.co.uk/uk_relays_ssrpc+M57ca6fc5088.html)

Nice PCB of these, an AVR to control them, and a little panel PC ( I have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2011, 23:09
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
One of the things that would be a useful building...

One of the things that would be a useful building block would be to develop an open source NMEA. 2k protocol stack. That's a big hurdle currently to low cost projects.

Dave.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2011, 23:05
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Like the idea about the central LED controller....

Like the idea about the central LED controller. Good idea. Only drawback is that with boat wiring all interior lights would have to go LED at once But that's not a drawback

Other things that...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2011, 03:10
Replies: 63
Views: 12,571
Posted By goboatingnow
Diy SMD is very doable. I'd suggest a hot air...

Diy SMD is very doable. I'd suggest a hot air solder de solder station. It takes a pit of practice to get right. Also low cost solder ovens are quite cheap even if the heat profile management is...
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