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Races, IRC regattas, long-distance cruises...
Why settle for a standard autopilot when you can benefit from a solution tried and tested by the world's leading sailors?
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.
Impressive road stability!
This pilot 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 the need for any adjustments.
With the MADRemote remote control, 1 click = 1 action.
Here we go, no complex parameters (gain, pid) or modes.
MADBrain, with a perfectly debruited real wind, can follow your instructions by following a perfect pre-calculated curve. It anticipates and adapts to conditions.
The MADController controls the rudder cylinder with unrivalled finesse down to a tenth of a degree. The result is an ultra-fluid trajectory, with no rudder jerks. This translates into a 40% saving in the actuator's energy consumption.
SUPER-PILOT modes reproduce the helming techniques of top racers in their quest for maximum performance.
Engage the !N button and let yourself be surprised. Your pilot will deviate from the set point to increase speed. He'll go surfing and relaunch in the flats. MADBrain wants to win and attack for you!
MADBrain is a complete solution including a navigation system and a high-level autopilot.
The navigation system processes the sensor data to provide clear and accurate information such as the true wind calculation. The MADBrain broadcasts this information to the displays and the on-board computer.
The control solution calculates the trajectories according to the user's instructions and the data produced by the control unit.
User instructions are transmitted via the MADRemote wireless remote control or the MAD Control Center interface.
The MADController controls the cylinder based on MADBrain angle settings.
The MADBrain box is the brain of the whole system. It integrates the central computing and control unit functions.
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
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
1 Ă— Ethernet input.
2 Ă— CAN 2.0 bus ports: NMEA2000 and MadintecÂ
dim 110 Ă— 180 Ă— 60 mm / weight 950 g / power consumption 300-600 mA at 12V
2 Ă— 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The MADBrain solution is fully compatible: NMEA2000. This standard of the nautical industry ensures a strong hardware compatibility, controlled costs and an easy installation (the connectivity is also standard).
The following sensors are available in NMEA2000: GPS, sounder, speedo, barometer, compass, inertial unit (see below)...
For wind measurement, we require one of the following sensors (NMEA0183 compatible)
B&G Aerial
Aerial CarboWind NKE
These models are connected to the high frequency CANBus via a MADMast box.
The mast acquisition module: MAD Mast
The Mad Mast acquisition module is a measurement unit dedicated to the acquisition of signals from mast-related sensors. It has an opto-coupled, lightning and ESD protected NMEA0183 input, an ESD protected analogue input for mast angle measurement and a 12V isolated power supply which is also ESD and lightning protected.
MAD Mast interface inputs/outputs
1 x optocoupled NMEA0183 input (NKE and B&G compatible)
1 x analogue input
1 x voltage source
Dimensions excluding connectors: Height 65 mm, width 65 mm, depth: 41 mm
Power supply via CAN bus: 8-36V
Madintec imposes an inertial unit that will provide the dynamics of the yacht. The MADSensor XD is a high-end inertial unit with two triple band GPS antennas.
This unit provides the following information:
Magnetic compass and GPS heading
GPS position and speed
VBUS (bus voltage can - 0.3V) 500mA
In the case of an installation on a boat already equipped with non-compatible sensors, e.g. a NKE installation, it is possible to use a converter such as the MADInterfaceAnalog.
The MAD Interface Analog acquisition module
The Mad Interface Analog is an analogue data acquisition module that communicates with the bravo control unit and Madintec products via the proprietary 500kbps CAN bus.
It is used to convert signals from analogue sensors (e.g. rudder angle, actuator shaft position...) or any other voltage level 0-5V, 0-10V or 4-20mA.
It samples at 200Hz and its accuracy is of the order of one ten-thousandth
In addition, it has 3 voltage sources to supply external sensors
5V-350mA
12V-500mA
VBUS (bus voltage can - 0.3V) 500mA
All three voltage sources are short-circuit proof. The MAD Interface Analog can be configured using the CAN Diagnostic Tool software.
MAD Analog Interface Inputs/Outputs
8 x Analog inputs 0-5V, 0-10V 16bits single ended
2 x Pulse inputs (referred to GND or floating inputs)
1 Can bus (for proprietary Bravo/Madintec bus)
1 x status Led (green in normal operation, flashing red or permanent in case of a detected fault)
All inputs are protected up to 30V DC and against the most common electrostatic discharges.
No-load consumption
55 mA at 12V
45 mA at 24V
Dimensions excluding connectors
Height: 66 mm
width: 119 mm
depth: 61 mm
Power supply: Via CAN bus 8-36V.
