iPad or Droid device as chartplotter ?
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iPad or Droid device as chartplotter ?
Had mentioned to Capt Scott I was looking into this - and thought it might be good to ask the Chrysler brain trust for input.
Have been looking into using an iPad or a Droid device as a chartplotter, and it looks like you could get a really large screen this way, cheaper than a conventional dedicated chartplotter with a smaller screen.
For instance getting a GPS/WiFi/3g iPad, loading it with iNavX http://www.inavx.com/ software, then download fresh charts via WiFi, and head out..using the device GPS and the iNaxV to plot..
Anybody doing anything similar out there ? iPhone,. iPad, Droid ?
Have been looking into using an iPad or a Droid device as a chartplotter, and it looks like you could get a really large screen this way, cheaper than a conventional dedicated chartplotter with a smaller screen.
For instance getting a GPS/WiFi/3g iPad, loading it with iNavX http://www.inavx.com/ software, then download fresh charts via WiFi, and head out..using the device GPS and the iNaxV to plot..
Anybody doing anything similar out there ? iPhone,. iPad, Droid ?
I am going to be using opencpn here is a link to it http://opencpn.org/ocpn/ and use it with a laptop or netbook and a gps antenna wit a USB plug on it. http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CF0Q8wIwAQ
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I use OpenCpn and SeaClear on a netbook with hookups to a cockpit mounted USB monitor and also hookup to my interior mounted 20" LCD when I want it (and can afford the energy). I have decided to dump SeaClear due to all the good development that's been happening on OpenCPN.
I have a complete duplicate setup ready to go on an old laptop, and software and charts ready to go on a thumbdrive. So I have backup plans covered.
I also have NutiCharts on my Android phone, and bought a waterproof pouch for it on Ebay. I haven't had a chance to try this out yet but I'm looking forward to it's Active Captain interface.
I have a complete duplicate setup ready to go on an old laptop, and software and charts ready to go on a thumbdrive. So I have backup plans covered.
I also have NutiCharts on my Android phone, and bought a waterproof pouch for it on Ebay. I haven't had a chance to try this out yet but I'm looking forward to it's Active Captain interface.
Tom
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1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
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Check out this link....
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I'm pretty sure that there as a software app that will mirror a pc screen if you have some type of wireless network set up ....
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I'm pretty sure that there as a software app that will mirror a pc screen if you have some type of wireless network set up ....
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Thanks Mariner !
My old phone was dying anyway, so I talked my provider into a Galaxy S2 for $9.99 with another 2 year commit. So far I'm land testing MxMariner, Beer Can Racer, and Nuti Charts with Active Captain..Spent about $6 on apps so far, lol..
BCR doesn't do nav, but speed/distance/bearing and such
http://sites.google.com/site/beercanracer/
My old phone was dying anyway, so I talked my provider into a Galaxy S2 for $9.99 with another 2 year commit. So far I'm land testing MxMariner, Beer Can Racer, and Nuti Charts with Active Captain..Spent about $6 on apps so far, lol..
BCR doesn't do nav, but speed/distance/bearing and such
http://sites.google.com/site/beercanracer/
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Mariner,
For windows there is a rdp app for both iStuff and android. It's meant to connect to a windows computer. I was thinking of this setup for big brother's big boat. Permanent nav computer and use rdp from mobile devices. If you add a navigation app on the mobile device, you have two ways to navigate up and running. Believe me when I say that you don't want to have a computer overheat approaching a busy, tricky, not well marked, multiple draw bridges, section of the ICW at night.
For windows there is a rdp app for both iStuff and android. It's meant to connect to a windows computer. I was thinking of this setup for big brother's big boat. Permanent nav computer and use rdp from mobile devices. If you add a navigation app on the mobile device, you have two ways to navigate up and running. Believe me when I say that you don't want to have a computer overheat approaching a busy, tricky, not well marked, multiple draw bridges, section of the ICW at night.
Darin
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EE I just got a message from Active Captain here is the link
https://activecaptain.com/newsletters/2012-02-15.php
https://activecaptain.com/newsletters/2012-02-15.php
Catch the wind and ride the wave, Have fun
Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/34432376@N06/
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