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03-05-2012, 15:00
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#31
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Circumnavigating, currently in Turkey
Boat: Ex Salina 48, now Lagoon 380
Posts: 399
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Re: Autopilot settings
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Originally Posted by DotDun
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Mmmm, need to go and rob a bank....
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1) Furuno data on Ethernet is proprietary. Only Furuno products talk that language (or the Maxsea software).
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That's why I hate MaxSea
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2) You need NMEA 0183 to communicate with OCPN.
3) The Furuno MFD will output sensor data (except radar) via a NMEA 0183 port and OCPN can use this.
4) I'm not familiar with the Furuno AP, but I would guess it has a NMEA 0183 port that is capable of taking 0183 BTW/XTE from OCPN.
5) Obtain a NMEA 0183 decoder (Actisense NMEA Reader?) and USB/RS232 adapter and start learning about your system.
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Thanks, that's good info
I have the USB/RS232 adapter.
Is the 'NMEA 0183 decoder' hardware or software?
Then I will have to go and fiddle with that bundle of thin cables at the back of the MFD... looking forward to it
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03-05-2012, 15:46
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#32
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
Posts: 3,823
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Re: Autopilot settings
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Originally Posted by spiv
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Software. And the good news, it's free. I would download the Actisense NMEA Reader.
The NavNet3D MFD will output NMEA 0183 at 4800 or 38400.
Have fun!
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05-05-2012, 10:09
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#33
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 6
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
I finally got the autopilot to read bearing .
As you told me RMC in addition to RMB was the difference. I thought that I had tried this last time I was in the boat, but I did several mistakes.
First I edited the config file when OpenCPN was running, it took some time to understand why my changes was gone .
Next I put the RMC sentence togehther with the autopilot, not with settings.
When I got this sorted out the pilot read bearing.
I did not have time to have a seatrial today to check if the stability on route navigation has improved, but it looks promising.
Thanks for all help!
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15-05-2012, 08:05
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#34
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
Could someone please tell me where the opencpn.ini file is located? (which directory) I tried a search on mp pc but cant find it..
I'm using 2.5
Thanks!
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15-05-2012, 09:15
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#35
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Helsingborg
Boat: Dufour 35
Posts: 3,891
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by GWB
Could someone please tell me where the opencpn.ini file is located? (which directory) I tried a search on mp pc but cant find it..
I'm using 2.5
Thanks!
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Check out the first two point in the FAQ -> FAQ | Official OpenCPN Homepage
Thomas
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15-05-2012, 09:19
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#36
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
OK, i found it..thanks
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15-05-2012, 09:37
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#37
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
Further to this discussion, where exactly do I add the
Autopilot NMEA Sentence Out=RMB;RMC ?
Also, can I assume that OPCPN will put the wind data out on the same port as selected for autopilot?
It would be great to have a check box under the autopilot tab to select which sentences will be sent to the Autopilot Com port..
Thanks for this great program!
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15-05-2012, 10:32
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#38
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by GWB
Also, can I assume that OPCPN will put the wind data out on the same port as selected for autopilot?
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I believe OCPN will only put RMB & RMC out it's AP port. If you need wind data to the AP, you'll need to connect it directly to your wind machine.
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15-05-2012, 10:52
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#39
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by DotDun
I believe OCPN will only put RMB & RMC out it's AP port. If you need wind data to the AP, you'll need to connect it directly to your wind machine.
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Couldnt I just add VWR & MWV to the RMB;RMC ?
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15-05-2012, 11:05
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#40
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by GWB
Couldnt I just add VWR & MWV to the RMB;RMC ?
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Why would you ask a question when you believe you already know the answer?
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15-05-2012, 11:07
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#41
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tierra del Fuego
Boat: Phantom 19
Posts: 6,198
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
GWB...
You sure could, but currently nothing will happen. Feel free to describe you needs in a feature request in http://opencpn.org/ocpn/flyspray/index.php?project=6
Pavel
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15-05-2012, 11:09
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#42
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by DotDun
Why would you ask a question when you believe you already know the answer?
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Sorry, I thought you knew the answer.... I dont that is why I was asking the question
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15-05-2012, 11:11
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#43
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brookings, Oregon
Boat: Westsail 32
Posts: 328
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by nohal
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Thanks Pavel! Do you mean that currently even though the OPCN can display wind data via the add ins, it cannot put it onto the autopilot port with the appropriate line added in the opencpn.ini file?
Thanks for your help
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21-06-2012, 10:13
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#44
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 298
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
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Originally Posted by DotDun
The sentence to add in the Settings section is:
[Settings]
AutoPilot NMEA Sentence Out=RMB;RMC
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Would it be possible to have extra nmea sentences sent to the AP in the same way as RMC is added f.i. APB?
I'll give it a try myself as soon as I'm aboard too.
Thanks
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21-06-2012, 14:52
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#45
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 298
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Re: Autopilot Track Following
Just modified the ini-file and added
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[Settings]
AutoPilot NMEA Sentence Out=RMB;RMC
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Checking the nmea sentences using the vdr-plugin, I did not get a --RMC sentence. I also tried by entering the sentence under the Autopilot section. No luck either.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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