GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
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GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
This was a long time coming (6.5 seasons since rigging my 2013 Fishmaster) due to the space requirements and desiring nothing blocking my view straight ahead for the driver. I tried a standard size I-Pad that was my son's when he upgraded to the big I-pad a year ago and just didn't like the weight of it and it's size and no place to mount it.
This Samsung Galaxy 8" 2018 version is light and fits the bill. I ordered off Amazon a flexible arm to hold it that screws by bracket into the side. So I can now go full screen on my HDS-7 Lowrance for sonar.
The last photo is where my probe and weight was located 10 days ago and recovered off Split Rock:
This Samsung Galaxy 8" 2018 version is light and fits the bill. I ordered off Amazon a flexible arm to hold it that screws by bracket into the side. So I can now go full screen on my HDS-7 Lowrance for sonar.
The last photo is where my probe and weight was located 10 days ago and recovered off Split Rock:
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Re: GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
Great setup Ron.
I also use my iPad as GPS when I am on water.
Only issue I found screen is hard to see on very bright days.
I also use my iPad as GPS when I am on water.
Only issue I found screen is hard to see on very bright days.
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Re: GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
I have an ipad and would like to install this as well. What exactly is involved?
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Just a bolt on mount and the Navionics app (no need for the tablet version of the app, the mobile one works fine). An enclosure or bimini top is basically necessary on sunny days so you can see the screen. Marine units are much brighter than tablets.bagman wrote:I have an ipad and would like to install this as well. What exactly is involved?
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Tablet and mobile app are the same price. $15 a year. Annual subscription.
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Ah, cool, the "HD" version used to be $50.Digitroll (Ron) wrote:Tablet and mobile app are the same price. $15 a year. Annual subscription.
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Yup.. And the HD SD card for your Sonar was $200.
Here is the view for the drivers side with no obstruction over the gauge pod to drive the boat looking straight ahead. That was my goal. I like the fan to the right.
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Here is the view for the drivers side with no obstruction over the gauge pod to drive the boat looking straight ahead. That was my goal. I like the fan to the right.
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Re: GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
Your iPad must have the cellular option to work. This option includes the GPS module.bagman wrote:I have an ipad and would like to install this as well. What exactly is involved?
The non-cellular iPad cannot capture the GPS satellites, therefore the Navionics app would not work.
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It needs the cellular capability, yes. But you don't need active cellular service on it.
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Re: GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
It would be just as nice to use a light 8" tablet with wireless Blue Tooth to receive the sonar signal as well instead of big heavy bulky Sonar/GPS units we pay so much for. You wouldn't need the heavy duty Ram mounts we pay a lot for to hold the tablets either. LOL
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A FAN!!!! OMG that is a friggen brilliant idea that has never even on the worst days crossed my mind. I love my ipad for sonar, though I dont have a mount for it, it fits perfect in the middle of my steering wheel which is not used at all since I steer with the Minn Kota.
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I added this fan a few years ago for those days that are dead calm and just plain hot no matter what you do. This fan I found on Amazon and it moves a big volume of air on low and high speeds. Safe with plastic blades so one cannot be hurt reaching into the moving blades by accident and no need for a blade guard. Many of the small 12 volt fans just don't move a decent amount of air out there. This fan is awesome!
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Re: GPS tablet install (Samsung Galaxy 8")
Nice set-up Ron!
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Ron - Nice dash! You must keep the coffee maker on the foredeck?!!