Equipment for Smart Boating

Explore the equipment featured in our YouTube series on building the ultimate smart boat.
Below, you will find each item listed along with direct links to purchase them on Amazon and AliExpress.

 



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Raspberry Pi:

A small, affordable, and user-friendly computer that’s perfect for boating.
I recommend the Raspberry Pi 3, 3B, 4 or 5 with at least 4GB of RAM. It can handle various tasks and has low power consumption.

🎁 Amazon:

Rpi 4
https://geni.us/hwWcaxU
https://geni.us/mhs2ygK

Rpi 5
https://geni.us/Raspberry5-8GB
https://geni.us/Raspberry5-4GB

🎁 AliExpress (Pick 4G or 8GB Option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFqcCiP




✔
Raspberry Pi Case:

Protects the Raspberry Pi from moisture and hazards. Keep it in a dry location below deck, near the boat’s main switchboard.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/m4Y0b
https://geni.us/u6sFQQX
https://geni.us/Raspberry5-case




✔
4G LTE Router:

Enables communication between smart boat components and provides internet access for remote monitoring and control – Router TP-Link TL-MR6400.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Z1yFZek




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Dashboard Displays:

🎁 AliExpress (Outdoor Waterproof):
Oukitel RT3 Mini Rugged Tablet 8 Inch HD IP68
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dehawj1

🎁 AliExpress (Indoor):
PRITOM 8 Inch Tablet Android 13
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd8BkAX



✔
12V to 9V Converter:

If your router model takes 9V.

🎁 AliExpress (Select 12V to 9V 3A Option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDliOIn




✔
12V to 12V Converter:

If your router model takes 12V (Select 3A Option).

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB7Riz5




✔
Heat Sink:

Helps dissipate heat from the Raspberry Pi, ensuring optimal performance in the boat environment.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/8wRR
https://geni.us/mJkAS5P

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcZ56cj




✔
MicroSD Card:

A high-quality A2 class microSD card provides fast, reliable, and durable storage for the Raspberry Pi. At least 32GB is needed.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/F4BQ

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol7ulFF




✔
Ethernet Cable:

Connects the Raspberry Pi to the router for initial configuration. Wi‑Fi can be used later for regular usage.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/TpfWW4

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmHdxQb




✔
USB‑C Cable:

Powers the Raspberry Pi from the boat’s DC power system. Avoid using an inverter for continuous operation.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/5tpz

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFH9izV




USB cigarette lighter plug or USB Hub:

Choose a high power 3A adapter for the Raspberry Pi USB Cable.

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/FYfHJ
https://geni.us/edYnmTY

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeJQYSR
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlBQrTH




Hall Current Sensor:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Hall-Sensor-200A
https://geni.us/Hall-Sensor-150A
https://geni.us/Hall-Sensor-100A
https://geni.us/Hall-Sensor-50A
https://geni.us/Hall-Sensor-30A

🎁 AliExpress:
Pick Model from 20A to 200A
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEoIkCV
Pick Model from 50A to 600A
Note: These need 5V power supply
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDHddRB




Anchor Chain Magnetic Sensor:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/chain-counter-sensor




Voltage Sensor INA226:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Voltage-Sensor-INA226
https://geni.us/INA226

🎁 AliExpress (Pick Soldered Version):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBUUJLf




INA3221 Module:

Three INA219s in One Compact Module!

🎁 AliExpress (Select soldered option or ask them):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_on30cDb




INA226 Module:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/INA226

🎁 AliExpress (Select soldered option or ask them):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCTVndV




Multimeter with Clamp:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Multimeter-Clamp

🎁 AliExpress (Pick HT206D 600A AC DC Model):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmXicVf




4 Way Zigbee Relay Board:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/4-way-zigbee-relay

🎁 AliExpress (Select 4CH Zigbee 7-32V option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDXm0iv




8 Way Wifi EspHome Relay Board:

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBtGHdL




Shelly 1 Relay Switch:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Znr9

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opCJQp7




SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Gateway:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/l80Ab

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCj5pzN




Aqara IP67 Water Immersing Sensor Flood Water Leak:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/D06kbNA
https://geni.us/1rb2G4L

🎁 AliExpress (Select how many pieces in the item options):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXguFH




Tuya Zigbee Siren Sound Light Alarm 90dB:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/XFxiTrT

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkTQ4mF




Tuya WiFi Zigbee Smoke Detector Alarm:

🎁 AliExpress (Select Zigbee version in options):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCcAuYB




Can Bus Waveshare USB Adapter:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/CAN-USB-Adapter

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDhy7Lj




Can Bus Transceiver SN65HVD230:

With Removable 120 OHM resistor:
https://geni.us/Can-Bus-Trans-120Ohm

With Fixed 120 OHM resistor:
https://geni.us/Can-Waveshare

AliExpress (Without 120 OHM resistor):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeW9gw5




N2000 Network Cable:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/N2k-cable

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDXpH85




Raymarine N2000 Network Cable:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Raymarine-N2k-cable




ESP32 S3 Faster Model:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/ESP32-S3
https://geni.us/ESP32-S3-B

🎁 AliExpress (Select N16R8 KIT):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC2iYxV




ESP32 – 38 pin:

🎁 Amazon (Select 38pin model):
https://geni.us/esp32-38pin

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd47S3F




ESP32 38 pin Breakout Board:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/esp32-38pin-breakout

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdPZGFJ




ESP32 – 30 pin:

🎁 Amazon (Select 30pin model):
https://geni.us/esp32-30pins
https://geni.us/esp32-30pin-kit

🎁 AliExpress (Micro USB or USB C models):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdFEubR




ESP32 30 pin Expansion Breakout Board:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/esp32-30pin-breakout

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFM8OV7




12v to 5v Converter for ESP32:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/4fpMDiB

🎁 AliExpress (Select the 12V to 5V 3A option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Deuww1D




Temperature Sensors Dallas One Wire:

🎁 Amazon:
(1M Length)
https://geni.us/vANa
(3M Length)
https://geni.us/7KqXm1w

🎁 AliExpress (Select length and pieces option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DByVEZV




Resistors for Temp Sensor (4.7K OHM):

🎁 Amazon (Kit of various sizes):
https://geni.us/DWBKQ

🎁 AliExpress (Kit of various sizes):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeuWUYb




Junction Box (80mm x 80mm):

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/n9oc7
https://geni.us/a3xe

🎁 AliExpress (Select 83x81x56mm):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBOgxxV




Dupont breakout cables:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/tKWkywT

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdQTOsx




USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/gXDJT




USB to RS422 Serial Adapter:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/dArAn8




DB-9 Female RS232 Serial Plug:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/X6cOtZq

🎁 AliExpress (Select Female option):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmSWQBZ


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