Carplounge Autopilot / Raymarine Element App for RT7 & RT4 V4

The Carplounge Autopilot revolutionizes the way you control your BaitBoat, moving beyond traditional remote controls to the convenience of an Android tablet or smartphone. Available for free on the Google Play Store, this software is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled Android device. The connection is facilitated through a transmitter box, allowing complete control via a user-friendly touchscreen interface.

In manual mode, you can navigate your BaitBoat just as you would with a standard remote, with the added benefit of real-time updates on the boat's position, route, and orientation, thanks to the integrated compass function. The app also enables you to save and name promising fishing spots identified by the echo sounder using the built-in GPS, such as "jetty left", "spot 1", or "home".

Switch to autopilot mode, and you can program your boat to follow a customized route with specific actions at each point. For example, you might set the boat to: 1.) Navigate to "Sandbank" and open the right hopper upon arrival, 2.) Proceed to "Spot 2" and open the left hopper, and 3.) Return to the fishing spot and blink once. The boat can store an almost limitless number of spots and routes, utilizing state-of-the-art measurement technologies like position and acceleration sensors, along with the latest GPS and compass tech, to achieve route guidance with a 90% accuracy within 30cm.

The system also smartly handles line tensioning while the boat is in motion, particularly when deploying two rods to different spots simultaneously. The boat's electronics detect when one or both lines are being tensioned and adjust the steering to maintain a direct course to the target, minimizing unnecessary turns and line bends.

While the autopilot replaces the conventional remote control, we provide the flexibility to use a traditional remote if preferred. The app is optimized for 10-inch Android tablets, ensuring smooth control via the touchscreen. Continuously developed and enhanced, the app benefits from automatic software updates through the Google Play Store, allowing for quick integration of new features, changes, and extensions without the need to return the autopilot or the boat for service.

This app is designed exclusively for use with the RT7 & RT4 V4 models.

What's New in the Latest Version 3.9.8

Last updated on Oct 20, 2024

Fixed:
- Resolved an issue with the autopilot when handling routes/grids with more than 5 waypoints
- Implemented various bug fixes

Changed:
- Enhanced the ability to manage labels while editing saved points
- Enabled full data editing capabilities when creating points