Neeves
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It also goes to show that people, a very few, do use the search function and check if the answer to their question is in the archives.
Jonathan
Plastimo Compass light - dont cut the red wire - Why
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It also goes to show that people, a very few, do use the search function and check if the answer to their question is in the archives.
Jonathan
Rappey
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I would think most questions are answered in the archives but finding them can be a different matter.
Google is quite good as ybw is often at the top of a search , often resurrecting a thread as many of us don't look at the year .
I changed my compass to led. Took a handful of resistors on a dark night to get the led brightness right.
Google is quite good as ybw is often at the top of a search , often resurrecting a thread as many of us don't look at the year .
I changed my compass to led. Took a handful of resistors on a dark night to get the led brightness right.
savageseadog
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Could do something similar by putting the two bulbs or LED's in series.
William_H
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I think you will find that toal power hence light output will not be much diminished with 2 LED (actual diodes) in series by very much. The current will reduce a little but you will have 2x light sources. Of course that may be good but really larger resistor is better to reduce brightness of one LED. ol'will
coopec
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No I disagree.?
The problem is that with constantly changing technology/regulations a seven year old solution is likely no longer appropriate or relevant.
Navigation aids, communications/epirbs, AIS vessel tracking, electronics, battery technology, adhesives/resins, anti fouling, materials, regulations, toilets, anchor types, water supply, geopolitical risk.......are changing constantly.
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savageseadog
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No. I meant the two LED's (port and starboard) with their in line resistors. The current will be a bit less that half.
In the case of incandescent bulbs, each would be running at half voltage.
It would if course only work if you need two light sources for two compasses.
cpedw
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This thread is about none of the above. I don't believe compass technology has changed much in the last 7 years.
PeteLivez
Active Member
Good idea, will try it.
PeteLivez
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At great expense I hope to have solved the problem 
Neeves
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But exhaust elbows have been covered in detail and are constantly a topic of a thread - and all the detail is already posted - in this specific case (exhaust elbows) - with copious images.
Its horses for courses.
But we should not complain - many people don't even read active threads, jump in feet first and post a comment almost word for word made by someone earlier.
YBW is a great school to learn tolerance and a magnificent source of information on sailing - 2 lessons for the price of one!
Jonathan
coopec
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I'm particularly interested in the Plastimo 135 Steering Compass so I just had a look at the compasses features.
Apparently there are all sorts of accessories which import data from the Plastimo Compass?
The compass connects to the sonar unit??
T.50 / T.56 & C.56 : How can I connect my GPS?
Please refer to you manual or to the schematic below:
| Number | Color | Function |
| 1 | Black | Ground: - power in, NMEA ground. |
| 2 | Brown | Ignition_On |
| 3 | White | NMEA 1 Out |
| 4 | Blue | NMEA 1 In |
| 5 | Red | + power in, 12 to 34 V DC |
| 6 | Orange | NMEA 2 Out |
| 7 | Yellow | NMEA 2 In |
| 8 | Green | External alarm |
- NAVTEX feature
- Can I connect a fuel sensor to my Advansea plotters?
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