Ships arriving, on a display by the window
Show the names and types of vessels your AIS receiver has just picked up, on a small display by a window that looks over the water.
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Show the names and types of vessels your AIS receiver has just picked up, on a small display by a window that looks over the water.
CAIBI’s proposed addition: Filter AIS-catcher's output to vessels within a chosen distance, then drive a small display. Range depends mostly on antenna height.
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CAIBI suggestion developed from a source-reviewed catalogue project on 24 Sep 2026; untested
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Prompts to move it forward
Copy a prompt into your AI tool with the source material and your actual parts. Work through one small step at a time and check the output before using it. Choose an AI tool or practise the skills first.
Check the source before buying
Review the source material I supply for Ships arriving, on a display by the window. Make a table of what is provided, missing, contradictory or dependent on a paid service. Identify exact hardware revisions, firmware files, library versions, CAD files and licences. Separate creator claims from your proposed additions. Do not fill gaps with guessed specifications. Finish with one small test that can resolve the biggest uncertainty before I buy parts. Sources: github.com: https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher
Plan the next step
I want to develop this idea: Ships arriving, on a display by the window. Intended outcome: Show the names and types of vessels your AIS receiver has just picked up, on a small display by a window that looks over the water. The source is https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher. CAIBI suggests: Filter AIS-catcher's output to vessels within a chosen distance, then drive a small display. Range depends mostly on antenna height. First inspect the source I supply. Separate what it already does from proposed additions. Ask for my actual board, parts, skill level and missing files. Produce a small staged plan with one bench test per stage. Do not invent pin assignments, dimensions or completed test results. Sources: github.com: https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher
Design a measured enclosure
Help me design a practical enclosure for Ships arriving, on a display by the window. First ask for measured component dimensions, mounting holes, connectors, cable clearance, ventilation and operating conditions. Suggest a printable or off-the-shelf approach. Begin with a fit-test piece before a complete case. Label assumptions and do not invent an enclosure rating. Sources: github.com: https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher
Check and document the result
Create a test log for Ships arriving, on a display by the window. Intended outcome: Show the names and types of vessels your AIS receiver has just picked up, on a small display by a window that looks over the water. Separate expected behaviour from observed results. Include power restart, disconnected inputs, communication failure and the actual physical use. Ask me to provide results, firmware versions, changes, photos and unresolved problems. Never mark a test passed without my evidence. Sources: github.com: https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher
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