3D printing for useful parts

https://www.segeln-forum.de/thread/71895-3d-druck/

Since 3D printers are cheap these days, it's worth printing out one or the other useful part yourself. The imagination knows no limits. Basically anything you need can be printed. But you have to be a little careful when it comes to the strength and sun tolerance of the parts. Not all plastics are suitable for outdoor maritime applications.… Continue reading

PC NAVTEX USB

Fig.: Linux program for PC NAVTEX PC

Jürgen from the Sailing Forum has taken the trouble to create a Linux program for reading data from NASA's PC NAVTEX USB. The PC NAVTEX program is used to display NAVTEX messages received with the NAVTEX receiver "PC NAVTEX USB" from NASA. Data is transmitted via the serial interface.… Continue reading