Another system is the Miniplex2-Wifi by ShipModul. I have used their hardwired Miniplex system (Miniplex-Lite) for several years. That connects to the computer via a USB connection. But I wanted a wifi connection to my laptop (or iPad) and so have replaced it with their wifi unit. The new wifi module still has the USB connection to the computer that is in the old system (I like that for reliability in case the wifi should fail) but also provides a wifi connection that combines all the inputs (4 separate ones). One of these inputs can receive SeaTalk data and AIS data but the others are limited to NEMA 0183, not 2000 (unlike the DMK). A nice feature of the ShipModul system is that one can configure the inputs to take only those sentences that you want, and the two hardwired NMEA outputs (to instruments like the autopilot and the chartplotter at the helm) can also be configured to send out only those sentences you choose. The module also can accept multiple inputs with similar data (I have an old chartplotter I keep running as well as the new one at the helm), and if one of them fails the unit automatically switches to the other data source. Finally, you don't need to buy a separate navigation program - just use the one you already have. I use iNavX on the iPad or MacENC on an Airbook (I like the bigger screen).
I have found support to be excellent (by email - they are in Holland) and the old unit has had no problems in the 4 years I have had it. COI - I have no connections with the company. Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II > From: "r...@fvprovidian.net" <r...@fvprovidian.net> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List DMK WiFi > Message-ID: <b43ef8c2-3bc5-4460-a704-20d2efb71...@fvprovidian.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I installed the DMK system on my boat last year and love it. The advantages > of it over other systems are 1. 3 wifi outputs (Simultaneously) 2. Very good > tech support (the owner) 3. It just works 4. very mac friendly. The first > thing to do is get iRegatta and NavX. They work well with this system. I > have pics of it installed on Flicker "scapa c&c 34r". > > > Ryan Raber > Falmouth, Maine > Scapa > C&C 34r #9 > 1990 > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
