MAIANA BLUE AIS Base Kit
€209.00
Tax excluded
Shipping excluded
MAIANA BLUE receives GNSS and AIS data on both channels and can be enabled as a class B transponder. You are legally responsible for enabling the transmission, for more details read the full description.
The base kit connects via an ethernet cable (not included) to a breakout board (included) to integrate it into your projects. Optionally, you can buy one of the 2 available adapters (USB + RS422 or USB + CAN) or the MacArthur HAT to facilitate connection with any on-board computer or any NMEA 0183/2000 network.
The main difference between MAIANA BLUE and all commercial AIS devices is that it is a self-contained unit, all AIS and GNSS circuits are located in the antenna housing
The transponder outputs just over 2 Watts (+33dBm). It has a verified range of over 20 nautical miles on a masthead and 10+ miles on a pushpit.
MAIANA BLUE is open-source, low consumption and is fully integrated into OpenPlotter.
Disclaimer
MAIANA BLUE devices are not finished products, they need to be assembled by end users to function. MAIANA BLUE devices are distributed for research and development purposes. MAIANA BLUE devices are delivered with the ability to transmit disabled by default and have not been tested for compliance with regulations governing transmission of radio signals. End users are legally responsible for using the MAIANA BLUE device for transmission. We do not recommend to rely solely on MAIANA BLUE devices for navigation and collision avoidance.
Assembly
Easy assembly. To complete the installation you will need:
- A pair of strong scissors for cutting (thick) heat shrink tubing.
- A heat gun for the heat shrink tubing. You will need this both on your workbench for the initial assembly, as well as on your boat for the final installation. Alternatives: How to Use Heat Shrink Tubing Without a Hot Air Gun. Beware of anything that projects a flame, as it can easily melt the PVC enclosure!
- An ethernet cable for connecting the main unit to the breakout board in the cabin. Pick one with appropriate length and flexibility to suit your installation. The exact configuration of the cable (568A or 568B) is not important.
- Some kind of instant glue to secure the end cap of the antenna tube.
- If you are using the included breakout board you will need a soldering iron for the RJ45 connector and “breakaway” pin headers. All other optional adapters are mounted and soldered.
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Included
- The main PCBA (in ESD envelope).
- The basic UART/USB unsoldered breakout board (in ESD envelope).
- The antenna core (coiled and stripped coax with SMA male on one end).
- The main case (40mm outside diameter tube).
- Threaded adapter for mounting on usual rail or deck GPS antenna mounts.
- Header for the UART/USB unsoldered breakout board.
- The 3D printed end cap for the antenna tube.
- 25mm diameter heat shrink tube, black (enough for 2 builds).
- 40mm diameter heat shrink tube, black.
- The antenna tube (two telescopic sections).
- 1m of 10mm diameter heat shrink tube, blue, folded.
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2026-01-31
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MAIANA BLUE receives GNSS and AIS data on both channels and can be enabled as a class B transponder. You are legally responsible for enabling the transmission, for more details read the full description.
The base kit connects via an ethernet cable (not included) to a breakout board (included) to integrate it into your projects. Optionally, you can buy one of the 2 available adapters (USB + RS422 or USB + CAN) or the MacArthur HAT to facilitate connection with any on-board computer or any NMEA 0183/2000 network.