AIS Alarm - Faceplates Received

20 Mar 2018

Project Objective: Develop an open source AIS Alarm that alerts sailors that a new marine vessel with AIS is within range

The faceplates came back today and here is a photograph:

If I make another order there are a few tweaks I will make but overall I am happy with it. I might make the holes slightly smaller. I hit the edge of the PCB with sandpaper where the tabs were and then a sharpie to make it blacker but otherwise it is as received.

Time to finish off the firmware.

Past Posts from this Project:

AIS Alarm

AIS Alarm - The Process

AIS Alarm - Prototype Hardware

AIS Alarm - Timers and GPIO

AIS Alarm - Prototype Code Outline

AIS Alarm - UART

AIS Alarm - First AIS Messages

AIS Alarm - First FRAM Storage

AIS Alarm - Debouncing Momentary Button Switches

AIS Alarm - FRAM Ring Buffer

AIS Alarm - Schematic

AIS Alarm - PCB Version 0.1

AIS Alarm - PCB Version 0.1 Arrived

AIS Alarm - PCB Version 0.2

AIS Alarm - PCB Version 0.2 Populated

AIS Alarm - PCB Version 0.2 Tested

References and Links:

WEGMATT LLC - dAISy AIS Receiver - low cost AIS receiver

Texas Instruments MSP430FR2xx FRAM Microcontrollers - Post No. 4

TI MSP430FR2111

Maximize the Sound from a Buzzer

Top Comments

fmilburn over 6 years ago

RE: countersunk screws - interesting thought.... I would need to do it myself as I don't think the PCB manufacturer offers countersinking but imagine it could be done. I have some larger countersinks for wood working but would probably need to get something that wouldn't dull so easily in FRP.

RE: black screws - agree that might look nice. I have a small container of stainless ones on hand I picked up somewhere but will look into that if I take the project further.

RE: stand / holder - I have given some thought to a bracket. The radio is small and light so a quick and dirty solution that also works is to use Velcro tape which allows it to be oriented in any direction on any surface and still be removed.

Thanks for the interest in my project, comments and suggestions - much appreciated!
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three-phase over 6 years ago

Very neat looking package, your attention to detail has certainly paid off. I agree with Paul above that replacing the front plate screws with countersunk ones would enhance the unit - I think black screws would be great if you could find them.

Are you going to produce any stand or holder for it?

Kind regards
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gadget.iom over 6 years ago

Nice use of PCBs.
Some countersunk screws would finish that off nicely.
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mcb1 over 6 years ago

Very effective.
It certainly beats making face plates, especially if there are a few to do, or they are complex.

Mark
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genebren over 6 years ago

Frank,

That is a very nice little package. I think that the front panel looks great!
Keep up the good work.
Gene
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