tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.comments2022-03-31T12:37:14.211-05:00Netbook To Chartplotter ProjectLong Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-15613778577390138742020-06-21T00:50:46.807-05:002020-06-21T00:50:46.807-05:00Dear, your post has one thing that caught my atten...Dear, your post has one thing that caught my attention! Its information is more useful than many other articles on this topic.Trolling Motor Batteryhttps://kayakfisherly.com/trolling-motor-battery-life/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-37587040736194474612018-04-26T11:47:11.674-05:002018-04-26T11:47:11.674-05:00Yup I have them front and back. Last year I added ...Yup I have them front and back. Last year I added a remote module to the front anchor when I saw it on sale. I'll be doing an update soon, I got a new trolling motor with iPilot and added some other electronics such as a heading sensor and an AIS receiver so I can monitor barge traffic when I'm on the Mississippi RiverLong Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-49423062439713508412018-04-25T12:53:18.755-05:002018-04-25T12:53:18.755-05:00Very nicely done. I'm in the middle of decking...Very nicely done. I'm in the middle of decking out and updating my 14' jon boat. Some great ideas. BTW, how do you like the two electric anchor winches? I'm thinking of the same setup fore & aft.1895Gunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131990857921777717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-17396374616853033542016-07-29T10:49:10.477-05:002016-07-29T10:49:10.477-05:00I assume you mean the NMEA output of the Lowrance ...I assume you mean the NMEA output of the Lowrance Elite Ti? <br /><br />If so yes you can do that, you would use the RS-485 converter but instead of sending it to the WiFi module you would send it to a Serial TTL to USB converter which can be found for just a few dollars on eBay or many other places online<br /><br />Lowrance NMEA output ----> RS-485 converter ----> USB converter ----> Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-24283589924617559322016-07-24T22:04:09.063-05:002016-07-24T22:04:09.063-05:00Hi, is it can i change the WIFI module to usb? Coz...Hi, is it can i change the WIFI module to usb? Coz i hope to direct insert my broadband direct transmit the data to server, since im a newbie for this, i dont know how it really work, hope sir can give some ideal about this<br />Ting T3nghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408755564689816441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-90711547505810482882016-05-13T07:09:58.137-05:002016-05-13T07:09:58.137-05:00Although I do appreciate the offer Aleksandrs I...Although I do appreciate the offer Aleksandrs I'm not really looking for money here. Anyway wouldn't you rather spend the money on that new rod and reel you've been eyeing? (C'mon, you aren't going to convince me that Russian fishermen are any different than American fishermen so I know you have your eye on one)<br /><br />What I am looking for here is to inspire people to Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-31634045213489450232016-05-13T06:17:14.714-05:002016-05-13T06:17:14.714-05:00Credit where credit is due Larry, you did most of ...Credit where credit is due Larry, you did most of the heavy lifting. I'm sure I would have come up with a working implementation but not without hours of extra workLong Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-71662593442042574242016-05-13T01:19:51.036-05:002016-05-13T01:19:51.036-05:00Pleas make donate button. :)Pleas make donate button. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-64189575548759689642016-05-12T23:16:12.571-05:002016-05-12T23:16:12.571-05:00Very nice implementation. Thanks for the credits.Very nice implementation. Thanks for the credits.Larry Littlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083659166631020929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-36826510296101660832016-05-11T14:24:25.185-05:002016-05-11T14:24:25.185-05:00Amazing!!! When You will be ready with You project...Amazing!!! When You will be ready with You project I will buy one unit :) if You will be ready to sell it. I will use it with my bait boat ( for carp fishing ) This boat will be also like autonomous mapping robot. Hull will made from PVC pipes what guys from France use often can see in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5DooSmheg Tanks sharing this project. I am Your follower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-65389583831849634242016-05-10T15:55:42.720-05:002016-05-10T15:55:42.720-05:00The basic robot was around $100 USD and the smart ...The basic robot was around $100 USD and the smart transducer was another $100. Of course you need a 3D printer to make the basic frame which is largely based on this Thingiverse design<br /><br />http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:470370 JALC Boat .....Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-79816879306700629362016-05-09T15:18:21.767-05:002016-05-09T15:18:21.767-05:00What about costs of this project? What about costs of this project? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-53948497401317492242016-05-06T12:48:24.557-05:002016-05-06T12:48:24.557-05:00You can not imagine how excited I am by Your proje...You can not imagine how excited I am by Your project. What You are writing is really amazing and this solution is exactly what I am looking for my project. In how long distance You can operate in Wifi? My target is around 500 meters. How about autopilot? If autopilot is connect to fish finder, than this can be used like autonomous map maker. Really.... fingers crossed, this is most advanced and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-71724357636194685192016-05-06T01:04:52.116-05:002016-05-06T01:04:52.116-05:00Actually I got one of the new Elite 7 Ti with the ...Actually I got one of the new Elite 7 Ti with the TotalScan transducer. It has side imaging and CHIRP as well as WiFi and Bluetooth built in. Basically it is a HDS Gen 2 Touch without the ethernet ports. It can be viewed and controlled by a tablet but they didn't bridge the NMEA 0183 data to the network like in the HDS Gen 2 Touch units. So I made one that could easily be used with any finderLong Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-57892631619678161022016-05-05T11:58:45.834-05:002016-05-05T11:58:45.834-05:00Will You make Elite 7 wireless?Will You make Elite 7 wireless?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-66589867141046978542016-04-07T14:53:37.743-05:002016-04-07T14:53:37.743-05:00I'll be making some updates in the next week o...I'll be making some updates in the next week or so on the new revamped system I'm putting together. I got a new Lowrance Elite 7 Ti with TotalScan so I can make side scan logs as well as log bottom hardness and vegetation. I also got a new video camera so I will be filming and uploading videos when I get back on the water which likely won't be until May.<br /><br />I also have a Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-71100507787036060262016-04-03T13:46:10.867-05:002016-04-03T13:46:10.867-05:00Hello! Very interesting project want to build some...Hello! Very interesting project want to build something similar. Have interest about mapping and wireless sonar. Pleas put make some video in action. Pleas continue with publications. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745445253386110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-60161587301120096892015-10-08T00:34:04.108-05:002015-10-08T00:34:04.108-05:00I used the same basic circuit you find on this web...I used the same basic circuit you find on this website <br />http://www.learnabout-electronics.org/Oscillators/osc46.php<br />or just Google "555 timer PWM" and you'll find several versions of the same circuit using different transistors. A MOSFET is generally better but in this application a bipolar transistor will work just fine too like a TIP31 Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-1797304772738343332015-10-06T17:40:31.456-05:002015-10-06T17:40:31.456-05:00Did you ever provide the diagrams for the livewell...Did you ever provide the diagrams for the livewell pump pulse width modulator? I am currently working on a baitwell tank for the back of the kayak and I am currently running with a SLA rated a 12v 10ah and would love to cut the power consumption down to be able to run other items. Love seeing stuff like this done. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757875451029500038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-31579115659580645152015-09-21T17:43:43.922-05:002015-09-21T17:43:43.922-05:00The code can be found on my Git Hub page at https:...The code can be found on my Git Hub page at https://github.com/longjohn119/netbook2chartplotter-projectLong Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-6310301123736450172015-09-21T16:20:06.871-05:002015-09-21T16:20:06.871-05:00Hello, i am trying something close and i will be g...Hello, i am trying something close and i will be glad if you could share the<br />arduino code you used to log the data on the sd card.<br />Kind regardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-16541914935557335352012-10-04T04:17:24.980-05:002012-10-04T04:17:24.980-05:00Ӏ'm not sure where you're getting уour inf...Ӏ'm not sure where you're getting уour infοrmatiοn, <br />but goοd topic. I neeԁs to spend some tіme learning more oг <br />unԁerѕtanding more. Thanks foг great informаtion I was looking for this info foг my misѕion.<br /><i>Also visit my site</i> :: <b><a href="http://www.tabpc24.com/tag/nexus/" rel="nofollow">Tag Archive for "Nexus"</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-7599576376522470582012-09-11T14:26:38.899-05:002012-09-11T14:26:38.899-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-73434132117698734162012-06-17T02:03:50.809-05:002012-06-17T02:03:50.809-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256406577133605785.post-68669805492452113822011-11-19T23:26:37.921-06:002011-11-19T23:26:37.921-06:00Just a SPST toggle. I don't have it notated bu...Just a SPST toggle. I don't have it notated but I had to add another 47uF cap in parallel with the 470uF and 100uF to get the 60/30 second time long enough. Electrolytic caps as kinda sloppy so you may need to add or (very seldom) subtract a little but it's not real critical if it's exact to the second. It works great I used it a lot this summer to keep bait alive for a week or more Long Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835162935515719974noreply@blogger.com