2019-04-17, 05:23 PM
Isn't the "old" seatalk just NMEA0183?
If so, then wouldn't the ST4000 commands be readable by open plotter if I had it connected to the NMEA0183 network?
I was planning to connect the open plotter to both the NMEA0183 and NMEA2K using the shipModul-3USB multiplexer I have...
Even more advanced - I have a new B&G Zeus2 MFD that has autopilot controls... I assume that's putting out the control signals and getting input in NMEA2K?
So I have the following "stuff" on the boat. Looking for suggestions on the right setup
1. Legacy ST60 instruments (wind, speed, depth)
2. Legacy ST4000 autopilot (not working, haven't figured out what's broken) - compass, rudder sensor, wheel drive, control head @ helm
3. New B&G Zeus2 with 3G Radar and WiFi "go" module
Currently on my bench but not installed:
RPi3+ with openpilot, USB GPS, 9255 IMU, second WiFi dongle, ShipModul-3USB N2K. A boatload (pun intended) of N2K backbone cable and N2K t-block PCBs I designed and made myself.
So the question to the experienced guys:
If someone handed you this jumble of stuff, what would you do?
The Ben 351 is nicely setup for short-handed crew (1 or 2), but for that really needs at least a course hold via Autopilot... generally that will be it's use - me and my wife escaping the kids/world for the day/weekend.
Thanks!
Simon
If so, then wouldn't the ST4000 commands be readable by open plotter if I had it connected to the NMEA0183 network?
I was planning to connect the open plotter to both the NMEA0183 and NMEA2K using the shipModul-3USB multiplexer I have...
Even more advanced - I have a new B&G Zeus2 MFD that has autopilot controls... I assume that's putting out the control signals and getting input in NMEA2K?
So I have the following "stuff" on the boat. Looking for suggestions on the right setup
1. Legacy ST60 instruments (wind, speed, depth)
2. Legacy ST4000 autopilot (not working, haven't figured out what's broken) - compass, rudder sensor, wheel drive, control head @ helm
3. New B&G Zeus2 with 3G Radar and WiFi "go" module
Currently on my bench but not installed:
RPi3+ with openpilot, USB GPS, 9255 IMU, second WiFi dongle, ShipModul-3USB N2K. A boatload (pun intended) of N2K backbone cable and N2K t-block PCBs I designed and made myself.
So the question to the experienced guys:
If someone handed you this jumble of stuff, what would you do?
The Ben 351 is nicely setup for short-handed crew (1 or 2), but for that really needs at least a course hold via Autopilot... generally that will be it's use - me and my wife escaping the kids/world for the day/weekend.
Thanks!
Simon