2020-07-20, 06:47 PM
OK, after simulating GPS data with GPSGate client, all is OK. This saved me a lot of headache, I could test a number of scenarios without having to sail out. I've found that the VDP plugin didn't work for me so I just simulated a route and speed, and then played with several settings:
- OpenCPN: connections and filters
- Signalk plugin: signalk to nmea converter
- pypilot settings: true north mode on/off
- OpenCPN: own ship calculate SOG based on position changes
Graphical overlay for pypilot is very handy for checking if heading is correct (red line), if autopilot direction is correct (green line).
And this will help what is the right moment to activate route, or activate pypilot in general in GPS or Compass mode.
This would be impossible for me to find out without the simulator, now I can test in real life!
- OpenCPN: connections and filters
- Signalk plugin: signalk to nmea converter
- pypilot settings: true north mode on/off
- OpenCPN: own ship calculate SOG based on position changes
Graphical overlay for pypilot is very handy for checking if heading is correct (red line), if autopilot direction is correct (green line).
And this will help what is the right moment to activate route, or activate pypilot in general in GPS or Compass mode.
This would be impossible for me to find out without the simulator, now I can test in real life!