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So I've been reading some and it really sounds complicated. But I've got to learn it so that when something goes down I will know how to troubleshoot it.
I'm gathering that n2k is a new way for different systems to talk to each other. Say a lowrance chartplotter can display a raymarine windtransducer which can send the wind direction to an autopilot. Where before these systems were all separate. Your chartplotters chartplotted. Your depth transducer sent the signal to a box like a hawkeye designed for that specific depth sounder.
I also know you have a backbone. Which is a long waterproof high end cable with connectors for each device. That's where my knowledge ends. I don't know if they talk to each other through the cables or through Bluetooth or wifi or whatever. There is also Ethernet which remains elusive.
I just discovered panbo website but think its more for electronics hobbyists to discuss the latest tech. I'm not really an electronics hobbyist. I just want my systems to work, to know what to do if something isn't, and to be competent to add something if need be.
Are there any good websites that teach you about marine electronics? Someone's blog of designing or installing their own n2k system? Any resources you feel valuable I would be glad to take a look at.
I'm gathering that n2k is a new way for different systems to talk to each other. Say a lowrance chartplotter can display a raymarine windtransducer which can send the wind direction to an autopilot. Where before these systems were all separate. Your chartplotters chartplotted. Your depth transducer sent the signal to a box like a hawkeye designed for that specific depth sounder.
I also know you have a backbone. Which is a long waterproof high end cable with connectors for each device. That's where my knowledge ends. I don't know if they talk to each other through the cables or through Bluetooth or wifi or whatever. There is also Ethernet which remains elusive.
I just discovered panbo website but think its more for electronics hobbyists to discuss the latest tech. I'm not really an electronics hobbyist. I just want my systems to work, to know what to do if something isn't, and to be competent to add something if need be.
Are there any good websites that teach you about marine electronics? Someone's blog of designing or installing their own n2k system? Any resources you feel valuable I would be glad to take a look at.