2017-10-12, 01:32 PM
When I arrived at my boat this spring after she had been afloat over winter in the marina I found that my solar panels had shorted and my Ultrasonic anitfouling system had run the batteries flat.
Consequently, I had an expensive bill (for 7 new batteries and a solar regulator) which I dont want to repeat next year so ...
I already use OP for navigation and realtime monitoring of the boat systems (tanks and batteries) but havent done anything wrt remote monitoring when away from the boat.
I know some of you have implemented SMS,Twitter, MQTT etc and Id appreciate advice on best way to do it. (I know that the OP manual is still "work in progress")
My OP Pi already monitors my 3 battery banks and I have SignalK names for each bank but I would now like that info sent to me daily so I can keep an eye on the state of my batteries and alert the boatyard if necessary
I am in the UK, the boat is in Greece.
There isnt any WiFi available but there is good 4G.
Any recommendations gratefully considered.
Thanks
Steve
Consequently, I had an expensive bill (for 7 new batteries and a solar regulator) which I dont want to repeat next year so ...
I already use OP for navigation and realtime monitoring of the boat systems (tanks and batteries) but havent done anything wrt remote monitoring when away from the boat.
I know some of you have implemented SMS,Twitter, MQTT etc and Id appreciate advice on best way to do it. (I know that the OP manual is still "work in progress")
My OP Pi already monitors my 3 battery banks and I have SignalK names for each bank but I would now like that info sent to me daily so I can keep an eye on the state of my batteries and alert the boatyard if necessary
I am in the UK, the boat is in Greece.
There isnt any WiFi available but there is good 4G.
Any recommendations gratefully considered.
Thanks
Steve