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Races, IRC regattas, long-distance cruises...
Why settle for a standard automatic Autopilot when you can benefit from a solution proven by the world's leading browsers?
Thanks to its AI algorithms, MADBrain ensures optimal boat management, improving the efficiency of every maneuver and guaranteeing exemplary stability.Â
Opting for MADBrain gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your boat is in good hands, even under the most demanding conditions.
Access unrivalled autopilot quality: extremely precise, smart and reliable.
MADBrain Autopilot has been exceptional, faultless, and the performance mode made miracles!
Impressive road stability!
This Autopilot is a killer!
(...) we will never again hold the helm and will break the 24-hour record, under auto pilot!
It's evil!
MADBrain adapts to all wind and sea conditions, without any adjustment.
WithMADRemote remote control , 1 click = 1 action.
Here we go, no complex parameters (gain, pid) or modes.
MADBrain, with its perfectly debugged True wind , can follow your instructions on a perfectly pre-calculated curve. It anticipates and adapts to conditions.
The MADController controls the rudder actuator with unrivalled finesse down to a tenth of a degree. The result is an ultra-smooth, rudderless trajectory. This translates into a 40% saving in actuator energy consumption.
SUPER-PILOT modes reproduce the helming techniques of top racers in their quest for maximum performance .
Press the !N button and let yourself be surprised. Your Autopilot will deviate from the setpoints to increase speed. It'll go surfing and relaunch in the flats. MADBrain wants to win and attack for you!
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The MADBrain system comes as a pack of 7 interconnected modules, designed for seamless integration on board any sailboat equipped with an electronic navigation system.
Its dual CAN bus architecture (MIT + NMEA 2000) enables smooth and reliable communication with all onboard instruments.
With native compatibility with B&G, Raymarine, Garmin, and other NMEA 2000 systems, MADBrain fits effortlessly into existing installations.
Easy to install, simple to retrofit – even in complex configurations.
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The MADBrain box is the system's nerve center. A veritable onboard brain, it combines the functions of Navigation unit and trajectory calculator.
It processes high-frequency data from onboard sensors (wind, speed, analog sensors) to produce precise, stable and consistent information, even in extreme conditions.
MADBrain also manages several advanced steering modesHeading, True wind, Polar mode) and supervision functions to guarantee both performance and safety during navigation.
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The MADController is the action module of the MADBrain system. It receives the steering commands calculated by the Autopilot core and executes them with a precision of a tenth of a degree.
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Its architecture enables smooth, stable steering, even at high speeds or in heavy seas.It Autopilot any type of DC motor (hydraulic or electric), finely regulating speed, direction of rotation and clutch, while actively monitoring the forces supplied.
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In the event of an anomaly (loss of voltage, mechanical fault), it automatically switches to alarm mode to secure the maneuver. Designed for both standard and custom-boosted cylinders, MADController delivers exceptional responsiveness, tailored to the requirements of both racing and leisure sailors.
Motor control:
- DC/hydraulic/electric motor control
DC/linear/rotary motor control
- Clutch control (adjustable voltage)
- Servo error monitoring
Compatible with Madintec-recommended angle sensors
12/24V power input compatibility
Connection:
- 1 x 9-36 V power supply input
- 1 x RAM output (25 A)
- 1 x Clutch output (3 A - adjustable voltage)
- 1 x analog input 0-5 V
- 1 x CAN 2.0 port
Dim 120 x 151 x 46 mm / weight 500 g / power consumption 30 mA at 12V
Wind and attitude data and logic signals
Connection via CAN bus
Analog-to-digital conversion for existing sensors
The MADBrain system is compatible with the NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 standards, enabling simple integration of common sensors (GPS, compass, log...).
It supports performance wind sensors via the MADMast module, and can convert existing analog signals using the MADAnalogic module.
High-precision acquisition for masthead sensors
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MADMast is a high-frequency acquisition module (up to 50 Hz) dedicated to mast sensors.
It connects NMEA0183 wind sensors (such as NKE or B&G) while providing enhanced protection against overvoltage and electrostatic discharge.
Autopilot rudder angle sensor
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Rugged construction
Reinforced waterproofing
Output: 0.5–4.5 V for 90° = 22.5°/volt
With its 100 Hz servo loop, the MADSensor Rudder Angle provides a fine, consistent measurement of rudder angle, essential to the performance the MADBrain system.
MADMotion is a high-frequency inertial unit which analyzes the boat's movements in real time to guarantee a stable trajectory, even in difficult conditions.
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High-precision analog signal conversion
Compatible with 0-5 V, 0-10 V, 4-20 mA sensors
Three protected voltage sources for sensor supply
MADInterface Analog converts data from analog sensors to make them compatible with the MADBrain system via a proprietary CAN bus.
With 200 Hz sampling and ten-thousandths accuracy, it guarantees reliable, secure acquisition of critical analog data on board.
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The MADRemote is the skipper's main remote control for piloting MADBrain in any situation.
Designed to accompany you wherever you go on the boat, it can be worn around the neck, on the wrist or fixed in the cockpit, to keep control at all times.
Every command is transmitted in real time to MADBrain via the CAN bus, either wired or wireless (thanks to the included radio receiver).
You can install several remote controls on board for comfortable solo or crewed navigation.
Activate / deactivate autopilot
Setpoint +1/-1 (adjustable)
Setpoint +10/-10 (adjustable)
Heading mode / True Wind Angle mode / Polar mode
Tack / Jibe
Activation / deactivation Performance supervision modes
MADLight and MAD Control Center are two complementary interfaces designed for easy control and configuration of MADBrain.
Designed for ease of use, they provide rapid access to essential settings, whether from a navigation screen or a web browser, on all types of device.
The MADLight application simplifies the use of the autopilot.
From your navigation screen, access all essential functions through a clear and intuitive interface designed for sailors.
Switch modes, adjust settings, monitor sensors or take the helm everything is done in just a few taps, with no complex menus.
No need for tricky configurations or endless setup, MADLight focuses on what really matters, and puts it right at your fingertips.‍
Control interface and settings of supervision modes
Autopilot command interface and control of the autopilot
MADControl Center is the MADBrain system's web-based parameter-setting application. It enables remote configuration, monitoring and control of all Navigation unit and Autopilot parameters.
Designed for seamless use in small crews, it centralizes all advanced settings and critical information.
Compatible with PCs, tablets and smartphones, it operates directly via a web browser over an Ethernet or WiFi connection.
