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Forum: OpenCPN 05-06-2013, 18:34
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Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

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Forum: OpenCPN 05-06-2013, 16:13
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

I've enjoyed initially stitching this project together using readily available tools and with valuable contributions from others. My knowledge of Linux, however limited that may be,...
Forum: OpenCPN 02-06-2013, 05:53
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

In the previous post the following has errors:

"Using FX file manager create another file in /date/local/linux//mnt/etc/init.d called 'startgps"

This corrects the errors:

Using FX file...
Forum: OpenCPN 01-06-2013, 08:36
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

How to get your external USB gps working with OpenCPN in a linux chroot environment?

1.) Follow my installation instructions Building on Motorola Xoom | Official OpenCPN Homepage...
Forum: OpenCPN 31-05-2013, 19:23
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

It is an unfortunate fact that most android tablet brands have operating systems missing modules (drivers) we need to use USB devices.

Unless the manufacturer of your device is responsive to...
Forum: OpenCPN 31-05-2013, 17:28
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

Heeeeyah! Yippy yippy ky yay yay!

I've done it!

Got my external USB Garmin GPSmap 76Cx working with OpenCPN in a linux chroot environment!

Details later, just had to let everyone know it is...
Forum: OpenCPN 18-05-2013, 08:10
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

For up to date information on using gps with OpenCPN when on an android device per the instructions - link in my previous post - see...
Forum: OpenCPN 18-05-2013, 08:04
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

Gary,

The main reason I frequently repost the link to the instructions is because most people, including me, will not wade through an entire thread trying to find information they need/want.
...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2013, 13:27
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

Regarding CM93 charts. I have through a process of elimination determined the features listed below cause OpenCPN to terminate if activated. If you are experiencing problems with CM93...
Forum: OpenCPN 13-05-2013, 16:25
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

Share WIFI has an option for pairing with a bluetooth device. If someone who has a bluetooth gps would test to see if they are able to use their device with OpenCPN through GPS Share WIFI and report...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-05-2013, 18:33
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

Now that we've at least overcome obstacles to using built in gps with OpenCPN, I thought it would be a good time to remind everyone the instructions for installing OpenCPN in a chroot...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-05-2013, 15:34
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

Eric,

I also have problems with C-MAP charts closing OpenCPN at particular zoom levels. However the only region that appears to be affected is between Galveston and Orange, Texas. I suspect the...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-05-2013, 08:55
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

ejs,

I downloaded GPS Share WIFI and LOL with WIFI off, data disabled and android hotspot enabled the apk still works! So provided a tablet is capable of serving as a hotspot those of us with gps...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-05-2013, 05:27
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

ejs,

Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, since wireless hot spots require access to an internet provider in order to function, this alternative is of little use to offshore sailors. I suppose...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2013, 07:20
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

An excellent website where information about android devices abounds - including reviews, problems & solutions and hacking how to's is Android Forums & Windows Phone Discussion @ xda-developers...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2013, 07:11
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

gpshephe,

No. Success using an external usb gps with OpenCPN has not yet been achieved. See the instructions regarding success using a bluetooth gps. Probably not your first choice given...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2013, 06:35
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

To give those of you an idea of what's available in 10" tablets, see Newegg.com - PPSSRETB5913...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-05-2013, 16:15
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

gpshephe,

The built in gps on my Motorola Xoom works offshore like any other marine gps I own - except it does not show tracks and waypoints like my Garmin 72H. Using GpsTest from Google Play...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-05-2013, 11:57
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

Instructions for installing OpenCPN on an android tablet can be found here: Building on Motorola Xoom | Official OpenCPN Homepage (https://opencpn.org/ocpn/node/193)

Typically programs...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-04-2013, 18:55
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

oem,

You probably know this already, but the working directory for OpenCPN to be deleted is /usr/local/share/opencpn - not /usr/local/opencpn...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-04-2013, 18:18
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

oem,

I am incorrect about Freebvnc. I discovered the single hand option that permits dragging a mark or waypoint after long pressing for mouse/zoom options. However, I'd prefer it kept the mode...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-04-2013, 17:56
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

oem,

You will discover with use akRDC works better with OpenCPN than Free bvnc. Much easier to change mouse keys when needing to raise menus, select routes or objects and or edit tem. Also, the...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-04-2013, 17:25
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

oem,

Did use the instructions at opencpn.org or the old instructions from this thread?

If you followed instructions at opencpn.org you would have used this command:

"cmake -DPREFIX=/usr -D...
Forum: OpenCPN 16-04-2013, 16:01
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

oem,

Happy to hear you succeeded!

When OpenCPN finished compiling (cmake..., make - to 100%) did you "make install"? From what you have said above it doesn't sound like you did. You should...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-04-2013, 14:03
Replies: 400
Views: 109,860
Posted By armido
Re: OpenCpn install on android tablets easier now.

To all,

Between the time I last installed Debian Squeeze using Linux Deploy on my Xoom and today, April 14, 2013, issuing the same apt-install command for required dependencies you find in my...
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