The MADBrain box is the brain of the whole system. It integrates the central computing and control unit functions.

The functions of the computer centre

• Reading raw data from NMEA2000 sensors

• Reading raw data from sensors on the Madintec Bus with MAD Mast, MAD Analogic, etc.

• Advanced dynamic calculation of different winds (real, apparent, effective, background...)

• Performance calculations

• Sending data to NMEA2000 displays

• Data logging

The different control modes of MADBrain

• Heading tracking

• True wind set point tracking (TWA)

• Polar mode setpoint tracking

• Tacking and gybing function

• 1 Supervision mode Security: Heel

• 2 Performance Supervision Modes: Heel and Apparent Wind

MADBrain inputs/outputs

• 1 × Ethernet input.

• 2 × CAN 2.0 bus ports: NMEA2000 and Madintec 

• dim 110 × 180 × 60 mm / weight 950 g / power consumption 300-600 mA at 12V

• 2 × Series

This actuator module receives steering commands from MADBrain AutoPilot. In combination with our recommended angle sensors and actuators it is capable of positioning the rudder to a tenth of a degree.

It allows a DC motor to be connected, and monitors the speed and direction of rotation of the motor and the clutch at a very high frequency. It detects servo anomalies such as loss of battery poweror mechanical breakdowns, in order to place itself in alarm mode if necessary.

The MAD Controller can control hydraulic and electric cylinders from the nautical world, but especially the custom versions boosted according to our recommendations.

MAD Controller inputs/outputs

• 1 x 9-36V power supply input.

• 1 x RAM Output 25Amp

• 1 x Clutch output (adjustable voltage, 3Amp)

• 1 x Analogue inputs 0-5 V

• 1 x CAN 2.0 bus

• dim 120 x 151 x 46 mm / weight 500 g / power consumption 30 mA at 12V

The MAD Control Center is the web application for setting up and monitoring the MADBrain solution. Here you can find all the data of the navigation system and the autopilot.

Control interface and settings of supervision modes

Autopilot command interface and control of the autopilot

This application has been designed to provide quick and easy access to useful information in a small crew. It is an ergonomic web interface that can be used on a computer as well as on a smartphone or tablet. There is nothing to install, you just need a web browser.

Other interface solutions

MADBrain data can be accessed on all NMEA2000 compatible displays from e.g. B&G or Garmin.

On the other hand, your MADBrain interfaces easily with your routing software like Adrena.

The main actions of the skipper with his MADBrain are performed through the MAD Remote. It accompanies you in all your movements.

You can wear it around your neck, on your wrist or on its holder in the cockpit.

You can install several MAD Remote on board in wired or wireless mode (with radio receiver). The connection to the Madintec CAN bus is ensured by the MAD Interface Digital box.

Accessible functions of the MADRemote

• Activation/Deactivation of the pilot

• Setpoint +1/-1 (adjustable)

• Setpoint +10/-10 (adjustable)

• Heading Mode / True Wind Angle Mode / Polar Mode

• Tack / Jibe

• Activation / deactivation Performance supervision modes

Connected to the CAN bus, this module is mainly used to transmit the skipper's orders to the MAD Brain AutoPilot, via a wireless (or wired) remote control. It is supplied with a radio receiver.

MAD Digital Interface inputs/outputs

• 16 x 3.3V threshold logic inputs

• 1 x CAN 2.0 bus port

• dim 132 x 94 x 41 mm / weight 200 g / power consumption 70 mA at 12V