Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Cool idea. I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. One thought is to have it use exsisting standards like NMEA 0183, 2000, or SeaTalk. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk On Jan 21, 2014 2:24 AM, "Colomba" wrote: > Good day > > I`m wondering if there is anybody who want to build a DIY autopilot? If >

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

Rick, sorry, had I known that you need that info, I would have been happy to provide it. - Blackberry Playbook is (was?) like that (not that you want to have it for navigation, unless you are willing to write the app yourself) - a great selection of Android tablets (Nexus (Google/ASUS) and Gala

Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

I also recently ordered the Garhauer lead cars this past fall. Haven't yet installed but looking forward to incorporating into headsail trimming for the spring season. Steve C&C 34+ Deja Vu Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:48 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Send CnC-L

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

This is fantastic! I always wanted to do this. When I worked on it (many years back) I went with a Texas Instrument MSP430. RasPi is much much more advanced than my little micro controller. That held the course using a compass and an old linear drive out of a tiller pilot. I abandoned the projec

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Hi Peter, I built a homebrew below deck autopilot for my C&C33 a couple of years ago using a linear actuator, a mechanical clutch, a H-bridge-like serial power controller from Pololu, an arduino, a transreflective serial LCD display, four buttons, and most important of all, a digital compass with

Stus-List Radar Cable Connector & other advice

I have a 1978 Baltic 39/C&C (Rob Ball) and I need some help locating cable connectors for my Furuno radar model 821/841. I want to put a quick disconnect were the cable comes out of the mast. I stupidly cut the cable to get the radar off of the mast which was laying on horses in the yard last

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

For projects like this, take a serious look at the Octopus hydraulic linear actuators: http://octopusdrives.com/products/octaf1212lam12 This model has 12VDC reversing polarity input for the drive (30 amps) and a 12VDC clutch input with a fairly low current draw. And I’ll be curious to see how

Re: Stus-List Radar Cable Connector & other advice

Cut’n Paste version because original message was so large it went into moderation... > If it weren’t so financially depressing I’d exchange my detailed refit > spreadsheet for yours. Like you said, a big but fun project. I’m working on > the design of a windlass mount for my anchor today as a m

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Hi David Am 21.01.2014 15:57, schrieb David Paine: Hi Peter, I built a homebrew below deck autopilot for my C&C33 a couple of years ago using a linear actuator, a mechanical clutch, a H-bridge-like serial power controller from Pololu, an arduino, a transreflective serial LCD display, four

Re: Stus-List C&C Rendezvous

Hi Andrew, I look forward to meeting you at this event. I will also be there, having been asked to say a few words about the early days of C&C Yachts, with specific regard to the New Age of Sail exhibit at the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston (ON) this summer. The new C&C through USWat

Re: Stus-List C&C Rendezvous

I'll look forward to meeting you in March. Sounds like a good exhibit in Kingston. I bet I can persuade my wife to do a little road trip. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Robert Mazza wrote: > Hi Andrew, > > I look forward to meeting you at this event. I will also be ther

Re: Stus-List Radar Cable Connector & other advice

John, here are my comments: Radar Cable: Common practice is to put a terminal block at the base of the mast. I have a very old JRC1000 and I am happy with how it works. Adding quick connect is an exercise in patients, and requires steady hand and professional soldering skills. It to

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Thanks, Fred, for the information about octapus drive hydraulics -- I was aware enough of them to know that I can't afford one! If I see one for cheap on ebay or in a consignment store I will definitely pick it up! Meanwhile the linear actuator that I am using is pretty good as it's a circulating

Stus-List Autopilot "Brain" Recommendation

Listers, I’m looking to replace my massive Robertson autopilot control and am seeking recommendations. I have a 37+ with an Octopus hydraulic arm that is connected to the quadrant. I would only use the autopilot when under power on a long voyage while I’m either on deck watchi

Stus-List Innovation contest

I just bought this item from Harbor Freight:  I bought it to keep my gelcoat colorbooks in.  But it looks like a neat item for a boat.  You could clip it on a lifeline in the cockpit.  I don't think it's big enough to hold 3 flares.

Re: Stus-List Autopilot "Brain" Recommendation

Edd — the new Raymarine EVO series would be my hands-down favorite. And since you’ve already got the drive in place, much of the work would be done. Which Octopus drive model have you got? That will determine the maximum current for the Raymarine ACU (course computer). For your design displac

Re: Stus-List Autopilot "Brain" Recommendation

If you already have a NMEA 2000 backbone you can get a NG to 2000 cable. The NG connectors are smaller and easier to snake. but the wire is the same. You could also get a Maretron DIY 2000 connector to make your owne NG to 2000 cable. Joel On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Frederick G Street w

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

Winch handle holder? Richard 1985 37; Ohio River Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 Louisville, Kentucky 40220 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Dennis C. To: Cn Clist Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 12:46 pm Subject: Stus-List Innovation contest I just bou

Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

Adjustable cars seem like a great deal. Some installs show a bungie attached to the aft shackle on the car to pull it aft and counteract the sheet pull. Does this result in losing the use of some of the aft track section? Tom Buscaglia A/ V Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA > ---

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

Not in the Garhauer set up. I find under load adjustment requires a bit of crew assistance, though. Maybe I'll try heavier shock cord. From: Tom B To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:14:18 PM Subject: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car Adjustable cars seem like a grea

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

looks like it would hold spaghetti or rice? If its water and air tight. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > I just bought this item from Harbor Freight: < > http://www.harborfreight.com/welding-rod-keeper-46477.html> > > I bought it to keep my gelcoat colorbooks in. But it l

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Hi Peter and David, This is very interesting for me. Ultimately, my project with these things is for building a model sailboat that is semi-autonmous. Give it a list of waypoints, and it will navigate to them. This is already implemented commercially for model planes, and there are various a

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

Looks like a good place to hold a flare or two on deck. …or a couple of cigars…. Is it waterproof? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay (at 34,000 feet flying west) Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

Snack holder! Joel On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:57 PM, Curtis wrote: > looks like it would hold spaghetti or rice? If its water and air tight. > > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > >> I just bought this item from Harbor Freight: < >> http://www.harborfreight.com/welding-

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

The sheet tension pull the car aft. On my setup, I use bungee only to "park the car" (prevent movement) when not sailing. It require a bit of crew intervention to bring the genoa car completely aft. Pierre Tremblay Avalanche #54988 C&C38-3 WK, hull #76 De : J

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

15" long so it should hold spaghetti and that kind of thing ok. Up to 10lb of welding rods so it must be pretty stout. My commitment to this exercise just fizzled out because no reward. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > Snack holder! > > Joel >

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Would it be possible to control the linear actuator or hydraulic drive with the control box for an autohelm 3000? Don ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

You need three, one for the rum, one for the scotch and one for the port. Rick Taillieu Nemesis '75 C&C 25 #371 Shearwater Yacht Club Halifax, NS. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: January-21-14 13:46 To: Cn Clist Subject: Stus-

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

They should fit a wine bottle too. Rick From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Taillieu Sent: January-21-14 16:10 To: 'Dennis C.'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Innovation contest You need three, one for the rum, one for the scotch and one

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Don, In principle yes you could but you'd still have a pretty lousy analog-based autopilot at the end of the day and the current draw of the actuator would need to be similar to that of the 3000 (which is unlikely). I started to build my homebrew autopilot after my ancient autohelm (the one with

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Hi Eric of cause I`m interested. I think a platform like a forum incl. possibility to upload drw and files, would be great. I have one in spare, but unfortunately something is going wrong, because permanent new users are generated, think by a bot, and for time being, I closed the doors. Per

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

Tom, I have bungees on Touche'.  In light air and chop they will hold the car aft.  Otherwise the slapping of the sail and sheet will move the car back and forth on the track.  This can adversely affect sail performance.  It's also annoying. Also, when a genoa car is not active, it may move for

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

I posit that a mailing list like this is also an archive. Judging by the traffic that this thread has already generated in one day I wouldn't assume that it's not an interesting topic to other listers or that those with little technical know-how either have nothing to contribute or nothing to learn

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Sorry, but I strongly disagree. One of the most popular reasons for people to unsubscribe from this list over the years has been that the sheer volume of emails is too much to handle. To monopolize this C&C specific discussion list with the nuts and bolts communications generated by such a (non

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Sorry, but now you are just being rude and belligerent. What is being suggested is using this list as the home base for a project. It would be decidedly off-topic to do that. It would involve a LOT of emails over more than a week or two. We've seen what British Sports Cars can do to this list.

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Bill — seriously? I didn’t get that at all. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Jan 21, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Bill Bina wrote: > Sorry, but now you are just being rude and belligerent. __

Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Bill, Others: No one's being swamped and the list isn't being monopolized. Also, this conversation is as C&C specific as the recent conversation on Harken roller furler, adjustable car leads, AGM batteries and a host of other dribble. Obviously, there are a number of members on this list that are

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Bill — whether the list is being hijacked or not is beside the point. Pete was expressing his opinion in a non-confrontational way. Calling him “rude and belligerent” is a bit of the pot calling the kettle black. My opinion — and therefore worth what you paid for it. Fred Street -- Minneapoli

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Bill at "The Marine Installer's Rant" blog recently reviewed a guy's homebrew autopilot project, details are here: http://themarineinstallersrant.blogspot.ca/2013/12/the-arduino-autopilot-that-jack-built.html Interesting, but not something I've got time for currently. Graham Collins Secret Plan

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Well, Fred, he was addressing ME, and basically was patronizing, dismissive, and ended by saying I could like it or lump it. He also characterized what was being proposed as no different than discussing how to fix a furler.  I feel my response was quite measured a

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

Cool! Now somebody just needs to figure out how to make an Arduino last in the marine environment… :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Jan 21, 2014, at 4:53 PM, Graham Collins wrote: > Bill at "The Marine Installer's Rant

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion...this is not the only C&C list, there is also one on Yahoo which is sitting dormant. It may be a better venue for a technical discussion like this, plus you have the advantage of posting pictures, etc. Many of the old-timers here are also members. That f

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Easy, Bill:) Rich > On Jan 21, 2014, at 18:30, Bill Bina wrote: > > Sorry, but now you are just being rude and belligerent. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

John, I have Harken cars, but even they need some assistance in coming aft. I buy the largest diameter shock cord I can find. It usually lasts only a season. The shock cord runs from the car to the aft end of the track, then runs all the way forward to the shrouds. This long length provides

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

Dennis, I used the red ones, without a cover. They turned pink by the end of the season and lost most of their stretch. The black ones might be blocking more UV rays, therefore lasting longer. Thanks for the tip. Jake From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Stus-List lets get back to items of interest

lets get back to items of interest like C&C yachts & not a lot of chat about vaguely related items like homemade autopilotsotherwise will be even fewer participatesa forum is only as good as the number of people who are involvednot 4or five people talking about saskatoon drinking 30 yea

Re: Stus-List lets get back to items of interest

Agréé in spades! -Original Message- From: Jimmy Kelly Sent: 21/01/2014 18:35 To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List lets get back to items of interest lets get back to items of interest like C&C yachts & not a lot of chat about vaguely related items like homemade autopilotsothe

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Time for me to chime in. This list was originally set up to discuss topics related to C&C Yachts. But our boats are not unique. Products, materials, skills, how-to’s, etc. are common to a great number of boats. Because of that, many subscribers to this list are NOT C&C owners and their exper

Re: Stus-List lets get back to items of interest

I suggest we drop this topic. Some of us have a sense of humor, others don't. Some are interested in auto-pilots and some are not. We all have the best button on the keyboard "del" and can use it as appropriate. This is a great forum, it's the middle of winter, dang it, and most of what we discu

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot

That would be easy, but not cheap. Parylene coating. Or stick it in an enclosure and pot the thing with epoxy. Making the display and switches last in a marine environment, now that is the problem. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-01-21 7:06 PM, Frederick G Street wrote: Co

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot

This was precisely my concern. I have learned so many useful things on this list-serve that I have no interest in causing a problem (case in point, separating the prop shaft from the transmission coupler - would never have figured out how to do this on my own), and my own sense is that the folk

Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk

Agree Stu. Sounds like time for a donation too. Cheers From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stu Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Homebrew autopilot...let them talk Time for me to chime in. This list wa

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot

I am all in for an alternative/parallel communication link that takes important, albeit focused, limited topics sidelined from from the e-mail trail. Worth an annual fee for me. Where do I sign up. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) From: efran...@mac.com Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014

Stus-List Alternative Communication

As most of you know, there is a Forum on the C&C Photo Album site. This might be the place to put the autohelm topic. I can easily set up a new category and and the topic. Stu From: David Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:43 PM To: CNC CNC Subject: Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot I am all

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot

If you're ready for serious adventure, post the topic in Gear Anarchy. http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showforum=24 Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 January 2014 17:43, David wrote: > I am all in for an alternative/parallel communication link that takes >

Re: Stus-List Alternative Communication

Oh, that's an even better idea. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 January 2014 17:48, Stu wrote: > As most of you know, there is a Forum on the C&C Photo Album site. > This might be the place to put the autohelm topic. > > I can easily set up a new category and and th

Re: Stus-List Alternative Communication

1 Vote for larger font On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Jim Watts wrote: > Oh, that's an even better idea. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > > On 21 January 2014 17:48, Stu wrote: > >> As most of you know, there is a Forum on the C&C Photo Album site. >> This

Re: Stus-List Alternative Communication

I always wondered why we did this through email and not on BB...LOLI just signed up! Thanks Stu! Danny -- Original Message -- From: "Stu" To: Subject: Stus-List Alternative Communication Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:48:22 -0500 As most of you know, there is a Forum on the C&C Pho

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot - Now Stu's C&C Photo Album Forum

wow, I'm just perusing the forum over at c&c photoalbum and is kind of light on the postings. we could really do all this bantering over there. It is just as easy as sending an email really and the amount of conversation that goes on here would really bring that forum to life. Anyway, just a

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot - Now Stu's C&C Photo Album Forum

I often wondered why folks don't use that format. Its what'z new and fresh? I even posted on there a few years back why no one used the site. I thought that the C&C community was non-existent. Then I got an e-mail that we are allover here. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:22 PM, djhaug...@juno.com wro

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

When I originally installed tracks and cars on my 25, I too had seen photos with the bungie cord on the back of the car. After several years experience with the Garhauer cars on both my boats, I still don't have the slightest clue what the bungie is supposed to do. The normal arrangement is to lea

Re: Stus-List homebrew autopilot - Now Stu's C&C Photo Album Forum

"new and fresh" LOLI just realized, if we sign up, Stu has to approve us all. If I can be of any assistance in any added work or effort on your part stu, just let me what I might be able to help you with. I really think it is a far better way to go, I believe we can post photos and links and

Stus-List Time for a donation

David, No view on current discussion. But this being the first of the new year and all, I do agree it is time to show a little love. Just visited the site http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/ and purchased some 'Support the site' And for those of us in the warmer 48 once you do so you'll get an email con

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

Okay, I was gonna quip "welding rods!" but that didn't seem funny after reading all the serious messages that went on today. The weather must be really crappy back east again eh. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 09:45 AM 21/01/2014, you wrote: I just bought this item from Harbo

Re: Stus-List Innovation contest

Bit of ice, beer? On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Dennis C. wrote: I just bought this item from Harbor Freight: I bought it to keep my gelcoat colorbooks in. But it looks like a neat item for a boat. You could clip it on a lifeli

Re: Stus-List Alternative Communication

Good morning I agree that a topic like DIY autopilot is not a topic for a mailing list, but to start a discussion on an other platform. The forum of C&C Album is not available for me. When I try to visite this site I`m getting following failure message: " /You don't have permission to acc