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opencpn_plugin [2018/08/30 01:13] 73.128.99.196 created |
opencpn_plugin [2019/03/18 23:31] (current) 173.10.250.250 |
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- | Currently the plugin connects to pypilot via signalk for actual autopilot control and configuration, however it is recommended to also add a connection to the autopilot as tcp port 20220 as both input and output for nmea data. This will allow for pitch and heel in the dashboard, sharing nmea data from usb ports on the autopilot, or from the computer with opencpn, and route following. | + | Currently the plugin connects to pypilot via signalk for actual autopilot control and configuration, however it is recommended to also add a connection in the OpenCPN connections settings to the autopilot (192.168.14.1 for tinypilot) as tcp port 20220 as both input and output for nmea data. |
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+ | The nmea inputs from pypilot to opencpn are pitch, heel, magnetic heading and rudder angle (if available) as well as any nmea sensors connected to pypilot such as wind or pressure. | ||
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+ | The nmea outputs to pypilot from opencpn are APB messages to follow routes as well as any nmea sensors connected to OpenCPN such as wind or gps. | ||