kindle 3 runs on java and handles pdf files well the intercoastal pdf booklet files run well on the kindle. I would forget the arduino and get a stick android computer. these can act as a webserver and use gps programs. As I see it all you have to do is pipe the output of the gps program and serve it up as a dynamically refreshed web page.
I would think this could be done java under android and no hacking of the kindle. engine information could be displayed in a separate frame along the bottom.
mike
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Pemberton <pembertonkevin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> I grew up using LED. I still do, for all my lighting needs. I have a lot
> of research to do to get an e-book reader to do the job but am thinking
> it would be best. I have seen some posts from people planning Arduino
> projects on this list. Boards for WiFi can be purchased for the board
> and many analogue ports are available. What I am hoping for by posting
> such a post is to get these people thinking about such a project and see
> who comes up with a usablduct we might all incorporate in our
> projects. Imagine a touch screen to move between screens for much of the
> info we need to monitor. Water resistant device that for marine use
> beats most other displays we use.
>
> A page could be produced on the Arduino and called for and displayed on
> the tablet device as web pages. Web pages are easy to make, your blog is
> proof of that. Wordpress could be used to produce such pages. or
> standard html editor would save required computing power. Hardware to
> use the Arduino as a server is easy to find. Really all that is needed
> can be found as black boxes. Because the system is Open Source
> collaboration would likely be easy to find.
>
> As a summation of our three posts.
>
> Your idea is great.
> If others like your lead, I thought I would introduce my thoughts for a
> power stingy option.
> Sharing what I am thinking with all on the list so it may prompt getting
> a project started.
>
> It might be noted that the arduino has hardware on board for PWM
> projects. This means that logic for a motor control is onboard should
> someone have experience enough for high power end of a controller. The
> arduino can be purchased online or at most Radio Shack stores for under
> $50.00 and can be programmed easily with the downloadable IDE. Many
> projects can be used free of charge that will get someone a good start.
>
> Kevin Pemberton
>
> Kevin Pemberton
>
> On 04/07/2013 09:13 AM, Mike wrote:
> >
> > Kevin:
> >
> > Yeah I found out the hard way that LCD displays do not like the sun
> > which is why I had to remount my XBM battery monitor under the
> > starboard hatch. The LED displays of my Instrumentation panel should
> > hold up better at the helm position and so far so good. As far as
> > power consumption I have a switch that will turn the voltage displays
> > on and off since I don't need to watch them that closely much of the
> > time. The current display gets it's power from the helm power and so
> > is only energised when I'm using things like my chart plotter or AIS
> > display. I agree a Kindle type of display would be nice and WIFI
> > connection would also be nice but, was a little to complicated for my
> > needs.
> >
> > Capt. Mike
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Kevin Pemberton <pembertonkevin@...
> > <mailto:pembertonkevin%40gmail.com>>
> > To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:electricboats%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2013 10:32 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Helm Instrumentation Project
> >
> >
> >
> > Nice Mike,
> >
> > I also have been looking into a way to get feedback from my bank.
> > I admit my needs are different than a boater needs, but I like
> > your system. I am thinking of a dedicated E-book reader that
> > receives the information via WiFi from an arduino board set to
> > monitor my system locations of interest. The right reader will
> > give me a sun safe and easy to read display. My past experience
> > with LED displays is they are a little power hungry. The Problem
> > with LCD displays are sun will black them out and destroy them
> > with time. The idea of electric paper type display may well
> > overcome these problems. I just need to find the right tablet that
> > I can do some Java programming on (modify it's intended design),
> > and build an apt. I suppose I could use a smart phone and keep up
> > with the data remotely but that is more involved than I have
> > desire for.
> >
> > Kevin Pemberton
> >
> > On 04/07/2013 06:42 AM, cire wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Thanks Mike,
> > >
> > >Quite interesting.
> > >
> > >If you do your post as Rich-Text the addresses come out as
> > links, eliminating the need to copy and paste.
> > >
> > >eric SV Menader
> > >
> > >--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:electricboats%40yahoogroups.com>, Mike <biankablog@> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Recently I built a helm instrumentation panel so I
> > could keep an eye on battery voltages and current draw on
> > the propulsion bank without leaving the helm while
> > underway. It worked out pretty good though I still have to
> > mount it permanently. The links to the process I went
> > through are here:
> > >>
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/instrumentation-project-part-one-plan-a.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/instrumentation-project-part-two.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/instrumentation-project-part-three-plan.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/instrumentation-project-part-four.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-project-part-five-panel.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-project-part-six-choose.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-project-part-seven.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-project-part-eight.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-project-part-9.html
> > >>
> > http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/instrumentation-part-10-current-meter.html
> > >>
> > >> Capt. Mike
> > >> http://biankablog.blogspot.com
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Committing murder in exchange for lifestyle
> > makes you a "thug" not a "Rights Activist"
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Committing murder in exchange for lifestyle
> makes you a "thug" not a "Rights Activist"
>
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