Navigation Message for Electronic Autonomous Boats, Upcoming Raspberry Pi Model, and OpenPlotter Software Version 4
In this instructive video, we delve into the intricacies of NMEA 2000 networking and its variants, including SeatalkNG and SimNET. This tutorial guides you through connecting, setting up, and managing your boat's equipment on a NMEA 2000 network, as well as creating your own cables and connecting them to a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5. You'll learn how to integrate old and new equipment, enabling them to communicate effectively, and access their combined data from anywhere.
The video also discusses whether it's more advantageous to employ the Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 for this project, providing a comparison of the two models' capabilities. Two HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) options for each Pi are considered: the budget-friendly CAN Bus HAT, priced under 12 euros, and the MacArthur HAT, costing approximately 60 euros.
Don't miss this opportunity to boost your nautical system while saving money! For some of the items featured in the video, suggested purchasing links are provided below:
- NMEA 2000 Cables, Breakouts, and Connectors On Amazon: Link, On AliExpress: Link
- 5-Pin M12 Connectors On Amazon: Link, On AliExpress: Link
Additionally, if you're interested in a low-cost WiFi + NMEA 2000 wind turbine system, let us know in the video comments.
Raspberry Pi Options:- Raspberry Pi 4 4GB On Amazon: Link, On AliExpress: Link, At Tiendatec (Spain distributor): Link- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB On Amazon: Link, On AliExpress: Link, At Tiendatec (Spain distributor): Link
HAT Options:- CAN-BUS HAT On Amazon: Link, On AliExpress: Link- MacArthur HAT: Link, 12v power module: Link
A case to fit the Raspberry Pi (4 or 5) along with the MacArthur HAT is available either as a 3D printable model or pre-printed from our website Link. And don't forget, your support helps us continue providing these tutorials! Consider donating Link or becoming a Patreon of our channel Link.
You can find all the required components, including cases, SD cards, and already assembled kits in our online store Link. Follow the diagrams shown in the video for guidance in connecting everything.
Important Information:- The MacArthur HAT requires a 12V power module for operation.- You can build your own cables using UTP cable and appropriate connectors.
In the video, discussion extends to incorporating a budget-friendly wind turbine system, specifically a low-cost WiFi + NMEA 2000 wind turbine, for those interested. Despite the project's technological advancement, gadgets such as the wind turbine can be integrated with traditional equipment through the use of the Raspberry Pi, like the Pi 4 or 5.
