RockBox A.M.P.D.

The best distance to start line,
wind shift and VMG aid available

Designed by Racers, for Racers.

  1. Wireless remote control
    • Keep your crew on the rail, not at the mast playing with electronics
    • Control it from the helm
    • Reliable operation, even when wet
    • FCC approved
  2. High performance GPS
    • Fast startup and signal acquisition
    • Tuned antenna for maximum signal reception
    • SiRFstar III chipset
    • WAAS enabled for maximum accuracy
    • 20 channel parallel processing
  3. 16 MIPS high performance CPU
  4. Largest display available in a portable unit
  5. Graphical User Interface
    • Easy to use
    • Navigate with the 5 button remote control
    • “What you see is what you get” interface
  6. USB port for PC connectivity
    • RockBox Commander PC software included
    • Download and save your log files
    • Upload firmware updates
  7. Data logging
    • See where you’ve been
    • Import data into spreadsheets for analysis
  8. Twice the battery life of other portable systems

    1. Stand alone operation with no wires or cables to connect
      1. Instant set up
      2. Take it with you from boat to boat
    2. Rugged case
      1. Waterproof to IP67 and NEMA 4x standards
      2. UV stabilized polymer made for outside use
    3. It floats!

    1. 34 different function screens of information
      1. Big digits = 3 screens; Speed, VMG, Heading
      2. DoubleVision = 3 screens; Combinations of Speed, VMG, Heading
      3. Graphs = 12 screens of scrolling historgram graphs; Combinations of Speed, VMG, Heading with graphs of each
      4. Waypoints = 7 screens; Bearing, Distance, Time to Waypoint, Steering Graph, along with Speed and Heading
      5. Startline = 4 screens; Distance to Line, Time to Line along with a Countdown Timer
      6. Special Functions = 4 screens; Wind Direction, Info screen, max VMG screen, and more
    2. Setup menu to adjust settings while in the field
      1. Adjust your setting based on where you are now
    1. “All in one” unit
      • No wiring!
      • Portable
    2. Wireless remote control
      • Control your RockBox from anywhere on the boat!
    3. Modular design with replaceable component

What do you get with a RockBox A.M.P.D.?

In addition to the RockBox AMPD unit itself, you get:

  • 1 wireless remote control
  • 1 remote control lanyard and carabiner
  • 1 remote control water protection bag
    • Allows full operation of the remote with an extra payer of water protection
    • The remote is waterproof for spray and rain, however whenever there is a chance of submersion or on wet sport boats the bag should be used
    • 1 USB 2.0 data transfer cable
    • 1 #0 phillips screwdriver
    • 4 pieces 3m dual lock for mounting your RockBox A.M.P.D.
    • 2 Rock City Marine decals
    • 1 printed booklet of the RockBox A.M.P.D. operation instructions
    • 1 CD containing:
      • RockBox Commander PC software
      • Software drivers
      • Software installation instructions and trobleshooting guide
      • Electronic copy of the RockBox A.M.P.D. operation instructions
      • Backup copies of the RockBox A.M.P.D. firmware and graphics file

The new RockBox, coming soon!

Hardware:

  • New case with sealed main compartment and separate, easy to access, battery compartment
  • Buttons on the case, use them or the remote control, whichever is easiest
  • MicroSD card slot, for an enormous amount of data logging capability
  • Powered by AA batteries, or wired directly into your 12 volt system (no more changing batteries!!!)

Firmware:

  • Completely rewritten, easier to use and more powerful!
  • No more USB cables and Windows drivers! Simply save the new firmware to a microSD card, insert the card into the RockBox and the new firmware is automatically loaded