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.
✔ 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
✔ 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
✔ NMEA WiFi Gateway :
🎁 Digital Yacht: For %10 Discount at Digital Yacht use the *SMARTBOAT10* coupon code
https://geni.us/Wifi-2000-gateway
https://geni.us/Wifi-0183-gateway
✔ NMEA 2000 to 0183 USB Adapter :
🎁 Digital Yacht:
For %10 Discount at Digital Yacht use the SMARTBOAT10 coupon code
https://digitalyacht.co.uk/product/ikonvert-nmea-2000-to-usb
✔ 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/_De5JvCf
✔ 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
✔ 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/_DEZ2AAR
✔ 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
🎁 Amazon:
*With Removable 120 OHM resistor*
https://geni.us/Can-Bus-Trans-120Ohm
*With Fixed 120 OHM resistor*
🎁 AliExpress: *Without 120 OHM resistor* https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeW9gw5
✔ N2000 Network Cable
🎁 Amazon:
🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDXpH85
✔ Raymarine N2000 Network Cable
🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Raymarine-N2k-cable
✔ ESP32 S3 Faster Model
🎁 Amazon:
🎁 AliExpress:
Select N16R8 KIT
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC2iYxV
✔ ESP32 – 38 pin
🎁 Amazon: Select 38pin model
🎁 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/esp32-30pin-kit
🎁 AliExpress: Mirco 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
✔ INA219 Module:
🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/yE8oa
🎁 AliExpress: Select soldered option or ask them
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd2RsTZ
✔ INA226 Module:
🎁 Amazon:
🎁 AliExpress: Select soldered option or ask them https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCTVndV
✔ 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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