Greetings sailors,Today we are going to reuse and modernize all the electronics of our boat thanks to our Rapsberry with Openplotter, interconnecting NMEA 0183 and Seatalk devices to be able to access their data from any device (Tablet, Mobile, Computer, Navionics, OpenCPN) and anywhere. And all thanks to connecting it with our Raspberry Pi with OpenPlotter. A world of possibilities to rejuvenate the electronics of […]
Did you know you can control your autopilot wirelessly without spending over $200? š¤Æ In this article, Iāll show you how to build your own wireless remote control compatible with Simrad, B&G and Robertson (R3000X) autopilots for under $20, using cheap and easy-to-find components. š But first, hereās the full video with the complete step-by-step process: š„ Full Video ā Why build your own autopilot […]
Hello sailors, Today weāre going to test the cheapest AIS transponder Iāve been able to find ā and of course, itās Chineseā¦ very Chinese. Officially itās marketed as a fishing net locator, specifically the āSOCOTRAN Net Locatorā, but weāll see that in reality it is a perfectly functional AIS transponder. We will be able to program it with our boatās identification information so that other […]
For many years, marine chartplotters have been expensive and fairly closed systems. Dedicated devices that can easily cost $700 to over $2000, and often become obsolete after only a few years. However, the evolution of smartphones and tablets has completely changed this landscape. Today it is possible to turn an Android phone or tablet into a fully capable marine chartplotter, with advanced charts, AIS, weather […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer something from the future, nor is it reserved for large yachts or expensive marine systems. In this episode of The Low Cost Sailor, we show you how you can talk to your boat and control it by voice, using low-cost WiFi devices, smart home technology, and AI tools like Google Home and Google Gemini. The goal is simple: make your […]
In this video, we show you how to turn a motorcycle GPS (costing just ā¬60ā80) into a fully functional marine chartplotter, resistant to sunlight, rain, and harsh marine conditions. This is probably one of the most powerful and cost-effective projects weāve ever built on The Low Cost Sailor: a real alternative to expensive, premium-brand marine chartplotters ā at a fraction of the price. š„ Video: […]
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