February 19, 2011 09:09
Hy.
Today I started thinking to use iPad as alternative for some chart plotter device such RAYMARINE A70.
What i figured out is that I should have GPS app (iNavX maybe) + maps (Navionics Mediterranean) + some IPG device with NMEA protocol (Maretron IPG100 or cheaper Digi Connect® Wi-SP) + depthmeter or echosounder (Maretron?) which is connected to NMEA device.
My question is, if above configuration will work and what depthmeter I can attach to Digi device? Maretron is too expensive, but it has all the features + iPad app.
Will iNavx show depth if ipad is attached over WiFi on some NMEA depthmeter device?
Will the iPad built in GPS will be enough for sailing, or I should attach some external (Bad Elf GPS maybe)?
Thnx!
Today I started thinking to use iPad as alternative for some chart plotter device such RAYMARINE A70.
What i figured out is that I should have GPS app (iNavX maybe) + maps (Navionics Mediterranean) + some IPG device with NMEA protocol (Maretron IPG100 or cheaper Digi Connect® Wi-SP) + depthmeter or echosounder (Maretron?) which is connected to NMEA device.
My question is, if above configuration will work and what depthmeter I can attach to Digi device? Maretron is too expensive, but it has all the features + iPad app.
Will iNavx show depth if ipad is attached over WiFi on some NMEA depthmeter device?
Will the iPad built in GPS will be enough for sailing, or I should attach some external (Bad Elf GPS maybe)?
Thnx!