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    • Announcing the Maxpac audio aid to steering for visually impaired people

    Frank Hatfall and his son have been building a new audio aid to steering for visually impaired people.

    They have called it MaxPAC The Max Programmable Audio Compass

    • Based on the Arduino chip set and uses a proper minature fluxgate compass.
    • Fully portable with an internal battery.
    • Visually impaired sailing enthusiasts have been involved in the development and final tests.
    Read more about the MaxpacAudio aid to steering for the visually impaired

    Please note the MaxPAC is not a Navigational compass device it is only an aid to steer.

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