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nano to pi connections - Steve OShaughnessy - 2024-03-04 Hi all I'm implementing openplotter and pypilot in a 42 foot steel yacht with a hydraulic autopilot. The nano/ibt-2 and pi will be 5M apart. I need help with connection between the nano and pi and connecting a NEO-6M gps to the pi. Power supply: I plan to use an LM2596 connected to the 5V pin of the nano. Should 5V from the same LM2596 also run the pi or do I need another LM2596? Serial data: Can I use cat6 cable between the nano and pi?. GPS: Is the NEO-6M up to the job? If so how do I connect a NEO-6M gps to the pi, if not whats the best alternative. IMU: Ive got an ICM20948 on the way. I plan to mount this on top of the cabin. Can I use cat6 to connect to the pi? Thanks for your time? RE: nano to pi connections - PaddyB - 2024-03-05 Hi Steve, I use cat5 for an ICM, but changed the wiring a little bit - see here > https://forum.openmarine.net/showthread.php?tid=3540&pid=25584#pid25584 For gps I use a cheap ublox 7 usb one, have it mounted in a little plastic box by the main hatch as I'm also on a steel boat. Never gets turned off & has been fine for a few years now. LM2596 might be a bit on the small side, Sean would know more, but these seem to be popular, lots on ebay >