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Sharps AIS System
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7 Feb, 2021 @ 4:34pm
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Sharps AIS System

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Sharps quality mcs
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Description
This will track any vehicle that has these installed, up to 14 vehicles.

Keep in mind this is still a bit of a WIP but is mostly complete.
Don't spawn multiples at the same time, this won't work as the AIS makes an assumption its the only one spawning at that time hence those AIS units will be on the same freq and will never see each other.

Features
  • Can track 14 separate vehicles that have this AIS
  • Different colours for different classes such as civilian, CG, admin and ferry.
    These classes require a special code to be displayed otherwise it will default to a civilian if incorrect code is detected.
  • Custom number ID's, in theory, unlimited but realistically limited to 9-10 as composite starts to round large numbers
  • Arrows spin according to the compass direction for that AIS. The size of these arrows can be changed in the properties
  • Speed of each AIS is displayed by their corresponding arrow/location.
    The speed units you want can be selected in properties.
    The speed data disappears if the speed is less then 1 m/s.
  • Update speed of 3 seconds for each AIS.
  • Not heavy on mp even with 14 spawned.

How it Works
Each AIS has a transmitting radio which constantly outputs data on an unoccupied freq inside a set range.
The AIS also has a scanning radio which constantly goes through this set range to grab a copy of the data which it temporarily stores before updating again. (3.2 seconds to scan all 14 freq)
This temporary data is then translated to the screen via Lua.

Future things i aim to add/improve i guess
  • Changing of freq after a set time as a defence against jamming attacks. Currently, the freq is locked a few secs after spawned unless freq reset is clicked. Transmitting freq now changes every 5 mins from spawn
  • A dotted line that scales based on the speed of the vehicle
  • Vehicle heading displayed via degrees
  • IDs that support both text and numbers
  • Maybe make it work with other AIS systems on the workshop, Will have to ask the respective creators of course.
If You upload a vehicle with this AIS credit towards this page would be much appreciated =)
22 Comments
Snusktanten72 23 Jun, 2023 @ 5:00pm 
ok
Sharp  [author] 23 Jun, 2023 @ 4:59pm 
I think i have some updated version just never tested, might just upload that.
Been a long time so i don't remember much about this mc
Snusktanten72 23 Jun, 2023 @ 4:56pm 
Oh ok no problem. How do i change the colours and what colours mean what?
Sharp  [author] 23 Jun, 2023 @ 4:54pm 
discontinued it tbh, lack of use and flawed so why keep it alive
Snusktanten72 23 Jun, 2023 @ 4:45pm 
How's it going with the new version? It's been a while
Gehard Burgstaller 22 Dec, 2022 @ 11:50pm 
no cap. you make the best things, From Engine controllers to a map that shows everything this is basically a blu force tracker
Planefan 6 Nov, 2021 @ 11:31am 
Sweet
Sharp  [author] 6 Nov, 2021 @ 8:34am 
you've just made me motivated to work on this again. Currently the new version updates 16x quicker, sos feature, stop transmitting, map colours and built in external display support but im debating on removing that for dedicated radar that would show up on the map
Sharp  [author] 6 Nov, 2021 @ 7:38am 
cheers, im trying to keep the new version compatible with the old version so whenever i update it they shouldnt conflict with each other
Planefan 6 Nov, 2021 @ 7:37am 
Thank you so much! Appreciate this system btw, I use it on everything at this point :steamhappy: