Move OpenCPN waypoint programatically

[atlet]

I am looking for a way to move an active waypoint through a command from an external program. Have not yet found a way to do this. Hope somebody can help.

Background: I have a kayak drone with electric engine that uses output data from OpenCPN to navigate towards the active waypoint. Now we have some new equipment that records the position of a tagged fish. I need the drone to follow on top of the fish as it swims along.

Grateful for any tips or ideas. atlet

[Rasbats]

Atlet ...

What is the format of the position data from the fish? And how are you receiving it?

Mike

[nohal]

A little python code, completely outside of OpenCPN, using https://github.com/Knio/pynmea2 and generating APB sentences as you please (eg. to prevent draining your batteries quickly by smoothing the route to travel, eliminate steering if position is "good enough" etc.)?
For reference you can sure use https://github.com/OpenCPN/OpenCPN/b....cpp#L624-L799

Pavel

[rgleason]

Mike, wouldn't Shipdriver_pi be able to help in some way?
Perhaps if it could accept an input nmea stream for the fish location similar to VDR_pi player?


Perhaps Pavel's suggestion is easier.

[atlet]

Thanks Pavel and others!
Generating an APB and also RMB sentences from the drone and fish positions would solve the problem. In normal operation (no fish chasing) when a route is set up in OpenCPN, it is these output telegrams from OpenCPN that is used to control the steering of the kayak towards the active waypoint. I am not familiar with python but will study the github link and if needed get some assistance from a collegue.
Atle