BlueBoat BaseStation
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Description
The BlueBoat connects with the BaseStation over a 2.4 Ghz wifi radio to provide a connection to your laptop or device. It comes ready to use, with a MikroTik radio, internal battery, and USB-C connectivity.
The internal radio is set up as an access point, so it broadcasts a wifi network that the BlueBoat and your own device can connect to. That makes it easy to use your boat wirelessly from a tablet or laptop, but you can also make a hardwired connection via the USB-C port.
By default, the BaseStation comes with an omni-directional whip antenna, providing up to 250 m range. If you need more range, it’s compatible with directional antennas that provide a more focused signal towards the BlueBoat. You can connect an antenna to the N-type bulkhead on the box.
A control pad shows the charge state of the battery and allows you to turn the box on and off and control charging.
What's in the box
- 1 x BaseStation
- 1 x USB-C cable, 2m
- 1 x Antenna, 2.4Ghz 7dBi omni
Technical details
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | ||
| Length x Width x Height (No Antenna) | 190 x 135 x 84 mm | 7.5 x 5.3 x 3.3 in |
| Weight | 660 g | 1.5 lbs |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Tripod Mounting | 1/4" and 3/8" Threaded inserts | |
| Other Mounting Points | 4x M6×1 Threaded inserts | |
| Materials | 30% Glass filled polycarbonate box Silicone bumpers Silicone gasket SS316 threaded inserts |
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| Communications | ||
| Wireless Communications Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n (2412 - 2462MHz) | |
| Wireless Router | MikroTik RBGrooveA-52HPn | |
| Default Wireless Configuration | Access Point Mode (AP) | |
| Default SSID | "BaseStation - 2.4Ghz" | |
| Default Password | "BaseStation" | |
| BaseStation Router Default IP Address | 192.168.2.3 | |
| BlueBoat Router Default IP Address | 192.168.2.4 | |
| Included Antenna | 7dBi 2.4Ghz Omnidirectional, N-type male connector | |
| Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control (w/ included antennas) ¹ | up to 250 m | up to 0.135 NM |
| Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control(w/ directional antennas, not included) ¹ | >1 km | >0.54 NM |
| Connection to Computer | 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi or USB-C | |
| Electrical | ||
| Internal Battery | 3x 18650 Lithium-Ion Cells (1S3P) | |
| Internal Battery Capacity | 36Wh | |
| Typical Runtime | 6–8 hrs² | |
| Max Charging Rate | 9W (5V/1.8A) | |
| Charging Time | 4 hrs | |
| ¹ Dependent on operating conditions. Weather, sea state, BaseStation height, wireless interference and noise will affect wireless range. ² Indefinite runtime when powered through USB-C Cable. Charging through USB-C connection can be toggled from button panel. |
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2D Drawings
3D Models
BASESTATION_BR-101669 (.zip)
Revision History
9 July 2024
- Default wireless settings updated
27 March 2024
- BR-101669 RevB - Initial release
- USB-C bulkhead now reversible
- USB-C 90 degree cable changed to 90 degree to straight cable
- Increased hardness of silicone bumpers
- Corrected maximum charge rate and charge time in technical details
31 October 2023
- BR-101669 - Initial release