2016-09-06, 03:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 2016-09-08, 04:50 PM by baltika_no_9.)
Hello all
I'm in the early stages with setting up OpenPlotter. I've established connection with the AIS transponder by creating an input serial port descriptor on the NMEA 0183 tab. AIS contacts and boat's position now display happily on the OpenCPN chart - great so far.
I now need to extend that to incorporate other devices (wind/depth/autopilot etc). I plan to use the USB<>RS422 converter (or similar, the instruments are Seatalk) for this. My question is:
Is it possible to "drive" an autopilot from OpenCPN/OpenPlotter, say to direct it to change course?
Thank you very much
Chris
I'm in the early stages with setting up OpenPlotter. I've established connection with the AIS transponder by creating an input serial port descriptor on the NMEA 0183 tab. AIS contacts and boat's position now display happily on the OpenCPN chart - great so far.
I now need to extend that to incorporate other devices (wind/depth/autopilot etc). I plan to use the USB<>RS422 converter (or similar, the instruments are Seatalk) for this. My question is:
Is it possible to "drive" an autopilot from OpenCPN/OpenPlotter, say to direct it to change course?
Thank you very much
Chris