Island Time 1,278 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 First Crew.org Electronics and social evening.!! What; An introduction to marine electronics. From Cell phones, thru tablets, Instruments, Wifi, Integration (wifi, NMEA0183 and NMEA2000) PC and Mac opensource (free) software, the latest plotter based systems, and autopilots. The idea is to show people what is out there, and the pro's and cons of each system, and what can be achieved with modern electronics. The presentation will be 30-40 mins, followed by a casual Q&A session and a few beers! Where; Richmond Yacht Club, IncWesthaven Seawall173 Westhaven Drive When; Wednesday 29th July, 7 pm. Cost; $20.00pp at the door to cover expenses. If it is successful, we'll do some more, and more varied topics. Who's coming?? Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 253 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'll be there! Link to post Share on other sites
John B 108 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yep, I'm in. Link to post Share on other sites
Steadfast 4 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Count me in. Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 281 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yes I'm in, Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 hopefully more than 4!! Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'll be there too thanks IT Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 yep. Awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'd be in Link to post Share on other sites
Ptown 14 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'll try and get there Link to post Share on other sites
war machine 0 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Sounds interesting and its in the diary .. I suspect other cynics like me will be expecting someone there trying to sell us something and wondering what the $20 we chip in covers (free Fanta?)... just saying .... Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 War machine, let me be as up front as I will be on the night. Much of the software displayed and to be discussed is open source - it's free to download. Some people can install it themselves, on gear they already have, for free!. No other vendor will even discuss this stuff with you, or have the experience using it, and connecting it to various vendors equipment, that I have. The open source stuff will not suit everyone. The pros and cons of that and the more traditional stuff will be openly discussed to assist those people interested, and those that may be thinking they could go either way (or a combination). The door fee covers (I hope!) my costs in organizing this event, getting the demo and gear ready,.etc etc. This event, and Crew.org in general, are not free to provide. I have spent in excess of 25 years in IT, and over 40 years sailing. If you think my time and experience is not worth $20, then it is absolutely your decision whether to attend or not. Commercial interest disclosure. Can I provide these systems? Yes, software and hardware, installation and support. But the idea of this evening is to be able to discuss, from a users point of view, all the gear and systems available, from me or any other vendor, in an independent manner, without having to sell something on the night to cover costs. This evening could save you quite a lot of $. Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsy Soul 8 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Sorry Matt, I will be overseas but if there is second session in Auckland I will be keen Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 217 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Sounds great! Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Anyone got anything specific they want to discuss? Just so I can get any info I may need... At this stage I'll be bringing an android phone, Andriod tablet, Ipad, a PC, a B&G Zeus 2, and possibly a Vulcan..... Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 At this stage I'll be bringing an android phone, Andriod tablet, Ipad, a PC, a B&G Zeus 2, and possibly a Vulcan..... at least he won't get stuck in traffic! Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 20 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Island Time, will you be discussing the use of SatPhone's? Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yes, had a couple of requests for that.... so a brief outline of comms options, incl satphones. Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 20 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hopefully there will enough interest for a repeat evening as I would def be interested Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hopefully me and the better half can come down from Whangarei for it Link to post Share on other sites
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