Remote windlass control

mick

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Does anyone out there have experience of the Lofrans Galaxy 703 Wireless Windlass Remote Control & Chain Counter?
 
Here's a start to the chain counter.

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http://www.lascarelectronics.com/temperaturedatalogger.php?datalogger=110

IP67 watertight display. Drive it direct from an Arduino all that's needed is a couple of opto isolators and a gear tooth sensor and you have a solution.
 
cheap alternative

Before you lay out any cash, you may like to know that wireless remote controls for winches/windlasses are available on ebay for £17. Recently installed one on the yacht and it works well. I guess the hand unit is not very weather resistant but at that price ......
 
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