Lighted Charts, for the man who...
I saw a lot of interest at the MBHH Show, but nothing as novel as these decorative charts with LEDs correctly displaying the characteristics of all lit aids to navigation. Carl Welshman designed a circuit board that he can program with up to 52 light sequences and which he wires to each LED. You can see the detail a little better in this larger shot, but you really have to see one in the flesh to appreciate the excellent craftsmanship. There’s info about upcoming shows, available charts, etc., at Harbour Lights’ site, but not prices, which are understandly significant.
Speaking of light characteristics... when are the slackers who do digital charting software for plotters going to program the characteristics of the lights on these plotter displays?
How about when you come in range... you have to program you "eye height" the lights which are visible display with the characteristics?
Seems like a no brainer... but someone has to do a bit of programming eh?