Hi, yes, directly to a phone/tablet app. On the boat I have a router thingy. The router is able to connect to the rest of the world via 4G data sim or WiFi so there’s a power usage to consider. But seems to use minimal data. Night vision is pretty good too. Eufy do a 4G version which, if memory serves is a bit more expensive. Pretty good quality image/video. Also able to communicate, take stills & video etc manually Here is an image of my setup

Installed Q4OS a few years ago on older laptop. Zero issues, easy peasy. Runs what i need anyway but I’m not a gamer (Plasma version)

As are many others. I assumed, in the end they just used the shorter dollars instead of CAD which is what I (and no doubt others too) would have expected. No worries. Sorted

Legendary… literally for a change

I would also add to make sure there’s a good battery management system (BMS).

Apparently very easy to build your own lifepo4 battery bank using (prismatic) cells connected in series and extremely cheap to diy- huge power for much much cheaper than trying to afford a higher power battery. This is my next upgrade.

Works extremely well if using LEDs etc Victron energy has all the info. My project was to upgrade power on my old (fixer upper) boat so I only needed 12v info Delighted with result.

Plenty of info around once usecase gets more specific… I focused on sailing specific forums etc I mean… Envision LiFePO4 315Ah Prismatic Cell (Grade B) for less than £50

https://www.fogstar.co.uk/products/envision-lifepo4-315ah-prismatic-cell-grade-b?variant=53483558732153&country=GB&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17176519818

Well put and I’m sure you directly benefit from your effort. Its not always easy in terms of peer groups is it? Ironically I went to try and follow you before realising thats not possible here- Right there is a real difference between here and mastodon et al… So its about “topic” rather than ppl- Interesting… So now I need to reactivate Mastodon to stay connected with you. I was using openvibe but there’s only options for BS, Mast & Nostre- was disappointed i couldn’t include Lemmie. There’s potential in this and seems a better fit to include Mastodon with Lemmie rather than Bluesky but thats probably my bias at work??? ;)

You’re right of course and that’s understandable… For me thought, its always quality over quantity. Cant get away from its familiarity to those who were part of the Xodus

I kept on breaking it too because of the limited number of good accounts to follow. I suppose that was my method- Not following larger accounts because of ppl reposting their stuff all the time so there’s really no need. No place for the interesting smaller accounts tbh. Probably something something algorithm. I did like Mastodon much more than Bluesky in terms of content and variety. US still doesn’t get there’s a whole world out there. Thanks for replying :)

Disclaimer- I’m pretty new here. Just closed my account on blueshit again. Its getting worse and worse in my opinion. Massive echo chamber of US phsycosis- Mirror of X. Havent learned a single thing, entirely humourless. The only reason I keep trying again is for 2 accounts and one has disappeared. Anonymous is the remaining one. Closed mastadon too as i found myself looking at Lemmie first and spending longer lurking and clicking thru to links way, way more. It’s about content really I suppose. Little effort equals little reward but thats people for you I guess. I’m not looking for agreement but knowledge, info, perspective, open-mindedness & entertainment beyond US fluff. I have hope for Lemmie but can see much room for improvement, growth or development

👌 perfect

I have loads of sex metaphors for the UK-US “relationship”… This is new and grim. Well played🤮