Blue Robotics

BlueBoat BaseStation

£578.99

The BaseStation is a wifi radio access point for the BlueBoat with a 2.4 Ghz MikroTik radio, internal battery and charge management, and USB-C connectivity. You can connect directly over USB-C or connect your device to the access point to connect with your BlueBoat.

£578.99

Product Description

The BlueBoat connects with the BaseStation over a 2.4 Ghz wifi radio to provide a connection to your laptop or device. It comes ready to use, with a MikroTik radio, internal battery, and USB-C connectivity.

The internal radio is set up as an access point, so it broadcasts a wifi network that the BlueBoat and your own device can connect to. That makes it easy to use your boat wirelessly from a tablet or laptop, but you can also make a hardwired connection via the USB-C port.

By default, the BaseStation comes with an omni-directional whip antenna, providing up to 250 m range. If you need more range, it’s compatible with directional antennas that provide a more focused signal towards the BlueBoat. You can connect an antenna to the N-type bulkhead on the box.

A control pad shows the charge state of the battery and allows you to turn the box on and off and control charging.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Physical
Length x Width x Height (No Antenna)	190 x 135 x 84 mm	7.5 x 5.3 x 3.3 in
Weight	660 g	1.5 lbs
IP Rating	IP67
Tripod Mounting	1/4" and 3/8" Threaded inserts
Other Mounting Points	4x M6×1 Threaded inserts
Materials	30% Glass filled polycarbonate box Silicone bumpers Silicone gasket SS316 threaded inserts
Communications
Wireless Communications Protocol	802.11a/b/g/n (2412 - 2462MHz)
Wireless Router	MikroTik RBGrooveA-52HPn
Default Wireless Configuration	Access Point Mode (AP)
Default SSID	"BaseStation - 2.4Ghz"
Default Password	"BaseStation"
BaseStation Router Default IP Address	192.168.2.3
BlueBoat Router Default IP Address	192.168.2.4
Included Antenna	7dBi 2.4Ghz Omnidirectional, N-type male connector
Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control (w/ included antennas) ¹	up to 250 m	up to 0.135 NM
Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control(w/ directional antennas, not included) ¹	>1 km	>0.54 NM
Connection to Computer	2.4Ghz Wi-Fi or USB-C
Electrical
Internal Battery	3x 18650 Lithium-Ion Cells (1S3P)
Internal Battery Capacity	36Wh
Typical Runtime	6–8 hrs²
Max Charging Rate	9W (5V/1.8A)
Charging Time	4 hrs
¹ Dependent on operating conditions. Weather, sea state, BaseStation height, wireless interference and noise will affect wireless range. ² Indefinite runtime when powered through USB-C Cable. Charging through USB-C connection can be toggled from button panel.