2020-06-04, 10:29 PM
Hi there,
First post
Me old Robertson Simrad AP300 gave up on me. Got a AP9 mk3 for free but was missing the solid state board, so that didn't work.
Found this site, and thought, hey this is too cool not to try :-)
I'm not really familiar with the Raspberry PI yet, but I know how to program in C-language from Arduino, PIC, Atmel etc, so guess that wont be a show stopper :-)
I have GPS and heading data on NMEA 0183 RS232.
I have 24V solenoid valves, relays are 24VDC coil voltage, for port / starboard rudder.
I have a PC with OpenCPN running.
What do I need to buy to make a working system?
A RaspBerry PI (obviously :-) )
Guessing some 5V relays to drive the 24V relays or solenoids directly?
Any other sensors?
Display?
Buttons?
Maybe theres a quick guide here I've missed?
Thanks for you help!
First post
Me old Robertson Simrad AP300 gave up on me. Got a AP9 mk3 for free but was missing the solid state board, so that didn't work.
Found this site, and thought, hey this is too cool not to try :-)
I'm not really familiar with the Raspberry PI yet, but I know how to program in C-language from Arduino, PIC, Atmel etc, so guess that wont be a show stopper :-)
I have GPS and heading data on NMEA 0183 RS232.
I have 24V solenoid valves, relays are 24VDC coil voltage, for port / starboard rudder.
I have a PC with OpenCPN running.
What do I need to buy to make a working system?
A RaspBerry PI (obviously :-) )
Guessing some 5V relays to drive the 24V relays or solenoids directly?
Any other sensors?
Display?
Buttons?
Maybe theres a quick guide here I've missed?
Thanks for you help!