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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    OK, here is the use case.

    Traditionally on a boat, an anchor alarm is set to warn you if the anchor is dragging But it doesn't, it tells you if the boat is moving. The anchor is the pivot point and if you have say 100 yds of chain out, the boat can pivot on the anchor describing a circle with a 100yd radius. So you have to do some bollocks shonky calculations which are suspect at best, and set you anchor alarm using said crap data.

    I have bought an anchor buoy with self adjusting depth arrangement, which means that it should sit dead above the anchor. My idea is if I can put a device on that buoy that knows its exact location then if it moves "n" yards, it send an alert to my phone...It should drastically reduce the false positives.....

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

    last edited by Giles 5 Jul 2024, 16:38 7 May 2024, 16:37 K 1 Reply Last reply 7 May 2024, 16:48 Reply Quote 1
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      Karol
      啓蒙家
      @Giles
      Joined: 14 Nov 2022

      @Giles good use case. Maybe something like this?
      https://www.visionanchor.net/

      Favorite:
      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Yes exactly. But that is Euro 800 and is not yet available. I have the anchor buoy, I just need to sort out the comms....

        https://shop.chastheboat.co.uk/products/anchor-marking-buoy-with-reflective-tape-line-11m-by-lalizas?variant=39521533427770&currency=GBP&srsltid=AfmBOoplfV6brpFugEj1eW4kkC5tYN-HuddHWFkDbAq1coCP6AJYGrqBp_8

        I just found that seller in UK when looking for the link. I spent all fucking weekend searching for a UK seller with no joy, so bought it from an Italian website....

        Damn 🙂

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          Karol
          啓蒙家
          @Giles
          Joined: 14 Nov 2022

          @Giles sweet buoy!
          Im afraid that You are pioneering the anchor buoy approach. Their thing seems to be the only plug and play on the market sharing that approach. Everyone else seems to go for the boat-GPS-in-the-predefined-circle solution. I guess there can be some LoRa components to do the job, but the programing, and making the enclosure for it seaworthy is going to be a nightmare. Remarkably interesting and exploratory project but it might be nothing practical at the end.

          Favorite:
          IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

          last edited by 7 May 2024, 17:17 T 1 Reply Last reply 7 May 2024, 18:17 Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            I can sort out the waterproofing, that's easy (whilst I am at it I will combine a light so that I (and others) can determine where the bouy) is in the dark. I will take a look at the geofence route for a solution. I cant believe an easyish solution does not exist....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Karol
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 14 Nov 2022

              Giving it a nice strobe or normal light is going to be great, and yea being avant-garde limits the option. I was surprised as You when I could not find anything else. There is still option to see how visionanchor will do after the release, and if it's not a disaster maybe that 800EUR is not too outrageous for an end-to-end solution with an app.

              Favorite:
              IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
              IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
              IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
              IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

              last edited by 7 May 2024, 17:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Karol
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                And if You want to go at the LoRa path here is an example - https://www.instructables.com/LoRa-GPS-Tracker/
                Attaching this kit to light and the buoy and restricting the geofencing should be more accurate for the anchor movement compared to the whole boat.

                Favorite:
                IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                last edited by Karol 5 Jul 2024, 17:56 7 May 2024, 17:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Tago Mago
                  Mod Squad
                  @Karol
                  Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                  @Karol thank God you know how to spell buoy…

                  last edited by 7 May 2024, 18:17 K 1 Reply Last reply 7 May 2024, 18:20 Reply Quote 1
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                    Karol
                    啓蒙家
                    @Tago Mago
                    Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                    @Tago-Mago 😂 I see it now 😂

                    Favorite:
                    IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                    last edited by 7 May 2024, 18:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Jcaz6996
                      啓蒙家
                      @Giles
                      Joined: 11 Sept 2020

                      @Giles said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                      It's leather, does not come uniform.....

                      Not the Leather G the Print , Design doesn’t seam so defined. It’s really faint in places was just wondering if it’s been altered.

                      IG : @luvthefades

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                        Jcaz6996
                        啓蒙家
                        @Giles
                        Joined: 11 Sept 2020

                        @Giles my First pair of XHS bought in 2020 still brand New
                        IMG_5099.jpeg

                        Forth pair bought last week.
                        IMG_5100.jpeg

                        Would even say the leather is different.

                        IG : @luvthefades

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          @AdamJ @AdamC Notice any changes?

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            AdamC
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                            @Jcaz6996 @Giles @AdamJ I havent noticed any difference and feels the same looking at an old patch comparing it to the run of XHS. AJ and Alex are going to Japan next week though so I am sure they can confirm if any changes have been made

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                              gazza61
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                              I found these in my loft space the other day does anybody out there have an idea of their history,
                              20240508_160427.jpg

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                                goosehd
                                Mod Squad
                                @gazza61
                                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                @gazza61 99% sure that it’s US Army insignia. @WhiskeySandwich may be able to confirm.

                                Just double checked and the crossed rifles is US Army Infantry.

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                last edited by goosehd 5 Aug 2024, 15:40 8 May 2024, 15:39 G 1 Reply Last reply 8 May 2024, 17:40 Reply Quote 1
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                                  WhiskeySandwich
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @gazza61
                                  Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                  @gazza61 @goosehd is right. The Eagle looks like the officer's cap device and the crossed rifles is the in infantry collar device. Both worn in the dress uniform. They look pretty old, but hard to tell the period because these things stay pretty much unchanged for the sake of tradition.

                                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                  -Seneca

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                                    Matt
                                    見習いボス
                                    @Fadez
                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                    @Fadez a small mount of bleach in the wash water id think would help as long as the shirts all white. Either that or take it to a dry cleaner to see if they can help. I have a white chambray (54?) and that helped with the ring around the collar.

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                                      gazza61
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @WhiskeySandwich
                                      Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                                      @WhiskeySandwich thanks for your help

                                      last edited by 8 May 2024, 17:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                        gazza61
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @goosehd
                                        Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                                        @goosehd great thanks for your help.

                                        last edited by 8 May 2024, 17:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                          neph93
                                          見習いボス
                                          @Matt
                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          @Matt @Fadez buy some oxi, spray it on raw raw and rub, then runde. Repeat a couple of times, then wash. I haven’t met a stain that can’t be shifted with oxi.

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                                          • Virginia Woolf
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