On board (boat) computer now working....

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11-21-2008, 07:34 PM
Cane Pole

On board (boat) computer now working....

Finally got back to my on board boat computer project. Got sidetracked with the SI stuff.:rolleyes:

It is now operational. I am using the Garmin 3010C as the monitor. I built up an IPX motherboard and installed it in a Voom Box. I installed Windows XP operating system. I then installed Oziexplorer and Kentucky Hydrografx maps.
Wired in the serial port DB9 and now I cans switch between screens with the touch of a button. I can now view Garmin fishing hot spots, Ky Hydrografx maps, underwater camera, The T.U.R.D. rov camera.

Man this is fun. I will install all this stuff permanently when I get my boat back after War Eagle repaints they boat.

Here are a few pics. This is just a hobby of mine.

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http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...C/IMG_1032.jpg

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11-21-2008, 07:53 PM
JusFshn

Great project.. Now that you can view these maps on the lake.. What is the advantage over a nav card compatible GPS unit?
11-21-2008, 07:58 PM
Cane Pole

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Originally Posted by JusFshn

Great project.. Now that you can view these maps on the lake.. What is the advantage over a nav card compatible GPS unit?

accuracy and detail.
11-21-2008, 08:04 PM
JusFshn

I'm gathering there is a gps receiver tethered.. Thats wicked cool!
11-22-2008, 04:28 PM
frank lawhead

I,m sure you know what you are doing Tom--Don and I will expect a full run down of the system--:):):eek:
11-22-2008, 07:11 PM
CrappieHound

Where did you get such a big Garmin, Tom? Cool project...I'm sure u will have all the kinks worked out by the Grizzly Jig show. That would be a good time for you to install my system. :D

The Hound
11-22-2008, 08:31 PM
Ronnie

Won't all those things in use at the same time make you sterile???
11-22-2008, 09:04 PM
lhumphre

CP--Why is War Eagle repainting the boat?
11-22-2008, 09:13 PM
Cane Pole

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Originally Posted by lhumphre

CP--Why is War Eagle repainting the boat?

Paint coming off at the gas filler. Clear coat problem. Jhef had the same problem with his Xpress.

I ain't fooling with the dealer.............

I talked to Paul Ward and he said they would come pick the boat up whenever I wanted to let loose of it. Prob after Xmas.......
11-23-2008, 09:54 AM
Crappie Reaper

Tom, you're simply amazing. I wish I had half the knowledge you possess. I'd be happy if I could network my 520c to a monitor on the back half of the boat. Keep up the posts on this as this project you have undertaken has captured my interest.
11-23-2008, 12:52 PM
old fuzzy

what the c/reaper said,,and do keep us posted on the progress of this ,,,verrrrrrrry interesting
11-23-2008, 05:37 PM
Cane Pole

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Originally Posted by Ronnie

Won't all those things in use at the same time make you sterile???

Sterile as in septic?
11-23-2008, 07:04 PM
oldwun

If you can operate all that stuff you should be able to fly the space shuttle.What do you think?
11-23-2008, 07:40 PM
Cane Pole

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Originally Posted by oldwun

If you can operate all that stuff you should be able to fly the space shuttle.What do you think?

I sure would like to take a ride in the shuttle. But, at my age, I would probably develop lumps in my pants....:eek:
11-23-2008, 08:03 PM
Crappie Reaper

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I sure would like to take a ride in the shuttle. But, at my age, I would probably develop lumps in my pants....:eek:

Lumps in britches term for the day is "Sharted".
11-24-2008, 07:01 PM
crappietime

I wished you had all that hooked up on your boat this weekend.Maybe I could hook up with you and see it all at work.Maybe you should get a patent lined up on this with one of the bigger companies like garmin.Never know this day and time people would buy it if they thought they would catch more fish and win more tournaments.Have you ever been in the tackle store up there cant remember the name of the road it is on but it is a White house kinda at the split in the roads.It has a nice pond out from it usually has geese setting on it.I seen it a couple weeks ago when I was up there.Didnt get to stop since we was more working and pressed for time to get the blind ready for duck season.Might try and check them out if they are opened this weekend when I am up there duck hunting.
11-24-2008, 07:31 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by crappietime

I wished you had all that hooked up on your boat this weekend.Maybe I could hook up with you and see it all at work.Maybe you should get a patent lined up on this with one of the bigger companies like garmin.Never know this day and time people would buy it if they thought they would catch more fish and win more tournaments.Have you ever been in the tackle store up there cant remember the name of the road it is on but it is a White house kinda at the split in the roads.It has a nice pond out from it usually has geese setting on it.I seen it a couple weeks ago when I was up there.Didnt get to stop since we was more working and pressed for time to get the blind ready for duck season.Might try and check them out if they are opened this weekend when I am up there duck hunting.

No patent. Big boats already use this unit with cameras. I am the first to use pc input. Been working with Garmin to get the imaging to show up on the screen. They been helpful. I like the challenge.

Give me a shout when you get here.
11-25-2008, 10:45 AM
ifish

Tom,
Are you still working with CruzPro on their depth sounder. I have been thinking along the same track as you on a PC based boat system. Seems like you are makeing good progress.How come you are not using your Motion PC for a monitor? That is the route I am loooking at.Sure would like to see your system up and running on the water.Take care and Happy Thanksgiving !!
11-25-2008, 08:59 PM
mduncan62

You should look into a Intel solid state hard drive. It would speed that baby up nice. There is no faster hard drive out there. Will run you about 800.00 though.

What are you doing for moisture control and cooling?
11-25-2008, 09:21 PM
Cane Pole

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

You should look into a Intel solid state hard drive. It would speed that baby up nice. There is no faster hard drive out there. Will run you about 800.00 though.

What are you doing for moisture control and cooling?

Sprayed down with component protector. Has cooling fan. Will remove unit when not in use. I got to come up with vent for fan. Prob down thrust pipe. I am open for suggestions..
11-25-2008, 09:26 PM
Cane Pole

Low power. Only 18-20 watts. Same processor as used in laptops. Intel 1.6M duo. Built in Video 128 meg. not shared. 2 gig ddr ram industrial..
12-02-2008, 12:44 AM
mduncan62

That shouldn't be a big deal then. You can probably find a small fan to put in the end of the case. You could always find some heat sinks to put on the proc and the north bridge, and also for the ram while you are at it.

Quoted from techreport.com from an article about an overclocking contest that used Liquid Nitrogen for cooling, teams used the following items to handle moisture "spray-on aerosols, self-adhesive rubber foams, Vaseline and silicone grease, nail polish, and even putties and poster tack"