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I have the newest beta of OP installed on my new to me Tanzer 26. I have decided to use a tablet in a water proof case as my instrument panel. Node Red and VNC. I will mount a water proof USB plug to power unit. As this is my first Sail boat i would like some advice from other users.
Sunlight readable tablet is a must there are a few on the market.
my OP system consist of RPI3 + pico UPS3 plus+ Sense hat and a 1Wire bus home made, USB puck GPS. every thing is working nicely.
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Sunlight readable tablets are tough to find. You can find them sometimes by searching Alibaba, or even Ebay, but they won't be a brand you've hear of. The Samsung SM-T360N Galaxy Tab Active is advertised as being sunlight readable, so that might be an option for you, but it is only an 8 inch screen.
I suggest you use the (paid) Android version of OpenCPN and set up your OP system to wirelessly transmit the appropriate data to it. VNC is fine, but it can be a pain to do simple things sometimes on a touch pad.
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i have no trouble sending data and node-red and vnc to an android device. I have a linux laptop that i have used though the whole dev testing process. with out issues. Samsung is the one i am thinking of. being color blind i will be using high contrast colors. i will also set up an 12v hdmi monitor for the chart table. Plus being an old school guy i believe that old paper charts/ compass.. etc is a mandatory requirement. I worked in forestry/ mineral exploration before GPS..
thanks for the advice i think i will try a few outside to see how readable they are before i buy.
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Hi all,
I have recentelijk set-up OP om my RPI 3 and after Some tinkering connected it to my Bluetooth GN 2000 GPS.
It all works fine and I am using an old iPad mini as a display through VNC (actually using the Screens app).
I mounted the iPad mini on a VESA flexible mount that is mounted inside at the side of the cabin entrance of my Friendship 22.
When I use it I turn the iPad into the cabin entrance and have it tilted a bit downwards. Even in direct sunlight from behind it is quite good visible.
I am now thinking of adding a Sense hat to display environmental conditions.