Downloads  
 


 

Software-On-Board Full Setup
The SOB auto-install file Download SOBv8.75 (~120Mb) can be downloaded immediately.
This one file is used for Win2K, WinXP, Vista or Win7. Once installed, apply an UnlockCode to License your copy (eg, Standard or Pro License codes).

SOB ver 9.x
Our latest version is available for download here : Download SOBv9.02 (~130Mb)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 SOBv9 uses a Product KEY, which replaces the older UnlockCode.
*Any users with licenses purchased within the last 12 months will be able to retrieve your Product KEY via our Unlocks Webpage
* Users, licenses older than 12 months, or new users, can download and install SOBv9 on a trial basis. Upgrade pricing is available for older licenses, contact sales@digiboat.com for details. If installing SOBv9 for trial use, we strongly recommend installing in a different folder to your existing licensed copy.

In case of download difficulties, contact DigiBOAT Support.

Upgrades
SOB updates and upgrades (~20Mb Upgrade only) are released regularly, check back frequently. Current release is SOBvMAX 9.04 (Jun 11). 

Foreign Language Versions
The foreign SOB versions (~20Mb Upgrade only) can either be setup over any installed SOB version (any language), or downloaded in-full from the following links:

 

v8.71

Italian (100Mb)

 

v8.75

French (100Mb)

 

v8.71

Dutch (100Mb)

 

v8.72

German (120Mb)

 

v7.64

Norwegian (20Mb update install)
 

v8.70

Russian (20Mb update install) BETA-TEST
 

v8.70

Japanese (20Mb update install) TEST: Translation incomplete

 

 

  

 
       

Utilities
 SOB PORTS v5 (May 10) - Use to identify your COM ports and connected devices, and set the ports for SOB to use.

HOWTO's

  • Check your SOBvMAX folder after installation for available HOWTO documents
 		 
     
   

Drivers 

 
 

 

 

 

C-Map Drivers

 

HOWTO:
 Install USB2MMR with Vista

  

Drivers for both the USB1 and USB2 versions of the orange Multimedia Card Reader.

The two models available can be told apart by looking at the silver label on the underside of the device.

Example model numbers are shown below with the correct driver for each model
(the digit after the second R is the important one)

USB1 = R2UR0000xx1
Driver*: USBMM Card Reader

USB2 = R2UR2000xx1
Driver*: USB2MM Card Reader

USB2 MMR owners with SOB earlier than Ver 9, also require this "patch": Download
Install instructions are included inside the ZIP file.

*These are the latest drivers from C-Map (as @ Jun 09) and are for Win2K, XP and Vista.
  Older-style card reader for the traditional C-Map c-card (NT/NT+ type).

This reader works fine with SOB, but it has been superseded by the USBMM Reader above.
 

Obsolete card reader. Compatible with the C-Map cards for older Furuno plotters.

Works fine with SOB, just install the driver, no additional setup required.
*Not tested by DigiBOAT with Vista.
 

* Not tested by DigiBOAT.
  This dongle allows the use of your Licensed Chart files on multiple computers.
Sold by Jeppesen (C-Map) and their agents.

*Later dongle types may not look the same as picture
 

USB GPS Devices

 
     
 

USB to Serial Converters

 
  • UMC102 Dual Serial to USB Converter
 
  • UMC104 Quad Serial to USB Converter
 

Others

    nothing listed
     

 
   
   

Nautical Stuff

  
 

 

 

Navigator Light Ver 2.1

Contains or calculates ALL the celestial navigating details required for a sight reduction - All you supply is the celestial body used, time of sight and sextant reading. 
All almanacs and data are built in, and the help file is useful and informative.

If you have even a passing interest or knowledge of manual sight reductions you MUST check this program out! Omar F. Reis is the author of this excellent program.

"Bowditch" - American Practical Navigator - 2002 Edition (40Mb PDF file)

The standard navigation and pilotage text for over 200 years! Now available in PDF format.

SkyMap Ver 3.1

Creates highly accurate maps of the sky, as seen from any place on Earth, for any date between 4000BC and 8000AD, displaying stars, planets, comets, deep-sky objects, constellation names and figures, and a whole lot more. Detailed information about any object on a map can be obtained simply by clicking on it with the mouse, and high quality star-charts can be printed on any printer.

 
   
   

Charts

 
 

 

 

 

C-Map Chart Legend (PDF Format)

Chart Legend provides a visual reference and brief description of most objects found on C-MAP NT+ electronic charts.
 

C-Map Cartography  (PDF Format)

C-MAP Cartography Reference Guide, detailed information about C-MAP charts, the different chart formats and capabilities.
 
 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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