Control your entire camper, from lights to climate with a GOcontroll controller and touchscreen display. Discover how automation makes your travels smarter and more comfortable.

Imagine walking into your camper and everything, from lighting and climate to water tanks and fridge, is automatically set to your preferences. GOcontroll could make that possible, using the free programmable Moduline controllers and a high-brightness touchscreen display. Full camper automation is not only achievable but remarkably intuitive. This article explains how GOcontroll could bring intelligent automation into your mobile home.

A camper is no longer just a box on wheels, it’s your mobile sanctuary. GOcontroll’s automation platform enhances comfort, safety, and energy efficiency by managing all onboard systems:

• Lighting and dimming
• Climate control (fans, heaters, airco)
• Water levels and pump control
• Battery and solar management
• Appliances (TV, fridge, inverter)

Using the free programmable Moduline controllers could automate each task based on sensor values, user interaction, or preset routines. You can add specific input/output modules depending on the camper’s setup.

The Moduline IV and Mini controllers offer rugged hardware with:

• IP67 aluminum housing
• 6–32 VDC support
• CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
• 4–8 module slots for scalable applications

These features ensure reliable operation in tough environments and provide flexibility for upgrades.

The Moduline Display I adds a visual HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for interacting with the automation system. Available in 10.1” and 15.6” screen versions, this Linux-based display uses an NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor optimized for graphical applications.

Key benefits:

• Touchscreen interface for real-time control
• Custom dashboards via Node-RED or Simulink
• Status indicators for all systems (water, battery, temp)
• Mountable screen with IP54 protection
• Remote access via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

The display includes two IO module slots, meaning it can also act as a standalone controller in compact builds.

A modular setup lets you tailor the system for any camper size. A typical setup could include:

• Moduline Mini I as main controller
• 6 Channel Input Module: For door contacts, switches
• 6 or 10 Channel Output Module: For LED lighting, pumps, relays
• 4–20mA Module: For water level sensors
• Moduline Display: For HMI and monitoring

Example scenario:

• User enters the camper → door sensor triggers a welcome routine:
  • Interior lights turn on
  • Water pump is activated
  • Display shows battery status and tank levels

Configuration is done visually via Simulink or Node-RED, allowing rapid development and modification.

Advanced capabilities include:

• Predictive maintenance
• Remote diagnostics
• Cloud integration (MQTT, TCP/IP)

GOcontroll systems are made to grow with your needs:

• Add more modules (up to 80 I/Os on Moduline IV) (With 10 channel Input and or output modules)
• Upgrade logic or UI via OTA without physical access (Perfect for mobile home builders)
• Secure access layers for user/admin roles

This means your camper setup can evolve from simple automation to full smart home functionality on wheels. And with support for MATLAB/Simulink, C API, and Node-RED, you’re not locked into one ecosystem.

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