Skipper's Mate - Manuals for the 12V boat security system

Skipper's Mate

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Manuals and Help for Skipper's Mate

In addition to the manuals shown below (downloadable PDF format) we also have a growing forum with FAQ, how-to articles and error messages .

The full Help will be available from the web site shortly. If you are already a user then you can access the full Help via the Help Index in the system by using the Help button in any program/screen, including the login screen.

Latest Software Version : 0.9.2.6

Boat Owner's User Manual for Skipper's Mate Download	This manual is intended for all boat owners using all versions of Skipper's Mate. Includes details of TESS (The Essential Security System) versions, and the full extended versions with support for a wide range of sensors, relays for controlling boat systems, cameras, the TV/Media kit
TESS Notes - Getting Started and Testing Download	April 2019 - revised version providing details and links to help you source your own equipment. Illustrated notes to make assembling your Skipper's Mate simple. Includes Boat Control Unit, TESS, Sensor Control Units (various) and Relay Servers
Illustrated Notes - Assembling a Skipper's Mate System Version 1.0.7 Download	Illustrated notes to make assembling your Skipper's Mate simple. Includes Boat Control Unit, TESS, Sensor Control Units (various) and Relay Servers
Sensors - Testing and Optimisation Version 1.0.2 Download	Notes on sensors, types, testing, calibrating and alarms
How to Adjust a PIR V1.0.3 Download	Quick note on how to adjust a PIR.
What to Do With A Card/ISO Download	Details on what to do when you have either purchased a pre-prepared microSD card OR downloaded the ISO from this web site.
Notes to Accompany the Pi ZeroW Download/ISO Experimental download Download	The software is a standard version of Skipper's Mate (latest) but slimmed down to suit the ZeroW. You will probably also the TESS Notes and What to do with a Card/ISO useful.
Open Source Manual for geeks Download	Want to build and compile your own version ? This is for you. This manual is intended ONLY for those who want to use the FREE Open Source Skipper's Mate software, with other freely-available Open Source software from the web, to build their own Skipper's Mate system. If you just want to get going, we recommend the downloadable ISO version. We hope it contains the details you will need to create your own system, with hardware you source yourself. However, this is Open Source and, since the software is entirely free for you to use, compile or enhance, the documentation is as up to date as possible but not necessarily fully up to date.

The latest FAQ / Help and How To Articles on the forum may include information not yet in the manuals. If you can't find enough information on the web site or in the manuals please do post on the forum or contact us via the contact form. If it is a question which might affect others we would be grateful if you would post on the forum so others can benefit from answers.