Sunlight Readable Display

[Hillzzz]

HI Fraser,

Thats really interesting. I stopped looking at the software side for a bit because I am currently designing a 3D printed box to put the screen and Pi in that will be attached to the helm station. I looked at Navipods and similar and could not understand why a plastic box cost more than the screen and Pi together. I will shortly get ack to the software side so thanks very much for your pointers. very helpful.

Thanks, Hillzzz,

That's exactly what I'm working on right now too! I'm just printing a bracket for attaching it to the instrument area above my companionway.

Awesome Frazer,

here is my MK1 Plotter case i am now working on the MK5  My first print was in standard PLA but I am told that it cannot cope with the environmental conditions in a cockpit long term so i am now experimenting with other harder to print plastics that better stand up to heat. One problem i have found is that the PI overheats in the case after a few hours so I have been experimenting with rain-proof ventilation slots etc. Which is how I have got to MK5. My screen is held in place by a screwed down frame and a rubber gasket. I am hoping that will be sufficiently waterproof.
Cheers, Hillzzz