2024-02-02, 03:58 PM
(2020-12-19, 07:20 PM)seandepagnier Wrote: Or you could do like me and remove all your life lines, never wear a harness and sail without any protection besides the strength of your grip, but I'm now pondering the harness option again. I had several dreams about falling overboard only to wake up on the boat in the middle of the sea.
I also thought I was Superman in my youth... oh... at least into my early 40's. 
Now... I'm thinking the same thing about a widget. ESP8266 using UDP, small LiPo. Using MPU Sleep, could easily have at least week-long battery life. Could make WiFi output power configurable to tune to size of boat, and limit desired range (and increase battery life). Seal it up in plastic, use wireless charging. Light, tiny... I can see it.
But... I think I'd still implement a harness AND the line out the back, fishing line and pulling a switch (KISS principle). Thanks for suggesting this method.
