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Reanimating a B&G Network Wind Instrument
In one of my previous projects I built a masthead wind sensor using an Arduino to process the signals and output a NMEA string. Next I wanted to make an instrument on the boat to display the information. I found … Continue reading
Posted in Sailing
Tagged arduino, B&G, electronics, hacking, NMEA, sailing, wind instrument
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Building a NMEA 0183 Wind Instrument
UPDATED 09/08/2016. Following on from the last project, where I broadcast NMEA GPS data to iSailor, I wanted to send wind measurements as well. The mast in my Westsail 32 was out, and it was a perfect time to put a … Continue reading
Posted in Projects, Sailing
Tagged anemometer, arduino, iSailor, NMEA, sailing, wind, wind direction, wind instrument, wind speed, wind vane
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Getting NMEA GPS data in iSailor
If you have been using the iPad app ‘iSailor‘ for navigation (as I have), you may have seen the option to unlock NMEA positioning support. NMEA-0183 is a standard protocol used to communication marine information such as depth, speed, position etc. Most … Continue reading
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