Open source multi function instrument display
Hello everyone,
I have been thinking for a while now about an open source multi function instrument display device that integrates well with home assistant and SignalK? Something similar to Raymarine i70s or Garmin GMI20 in terms of functionality and perhaps more. Or are you happy with your phone and KIP and no need for an extra device on the boat?
My requirements and suggestions would be:
Hardware:
Something less than 50$/£ in price.
It would be difficult to find a sunlight readable weather proof display though
Responsive display, high performance and high resolution display
Square form factor
ESP32 P4 series sounds like a good candidate
Built in speaker/buzzer for alarms and alerts
Software:
Something easy to customize easy to add new screens or remove screens
I thought of using esphome as the base architecture, but that is my opinion
Wind instrument
Engine information
Environment information (temperature humidity etc)
Tank levels
Weather forecast
Tidal information
Anchor watch
HVAC control for heater or AC
Basic chart plotter (ESP32 P4 can actually handle this)
etc...
What do you think, is it worth the effort? or would you rather stick with your mobile phone/tablet?
Let me know if you have opinions or ideas or interest to help
I have been thinking for a while now about an open source multi function instrument display device that integrates well with home assistant and SignalK? Something similar to Raymarine i70s or Garmin GMI20 in terms of functionality and perhaps more. Or are you happy with your phone and KIP and no need for an extra device on the boat?
My requirements and suggestions would be:
Hardware:
Something less than 50$/£ in price.
It would be difficult to find a sunlight readable weather proof display though
Responsive display, high performance and high resolution display
Square form factor
ESP32 P4 series sounds like a good candidate
Built in speaker/buzzer for alarms and alerts
Software:
Something easy to customize easy to add new screens or remove screens
I thought of using esphome as the base architecture, but that is my opinion
Wind instrument
Engine information
Environment information (temperature humidity etc)
Tank levels
Weather forecast
Tidal information
Anchor watch
HVAC control for heater or AC
Basic chart plotter (ESP32 P4 can actually handle this)
etc...
What do you think, is it worth the effort? or would you rather stick with your mobile phone/tablet?
Let me know if you have opinions or ideas or interest to help
