2024-04-26 09:34
Unable to update SK to release 2.7.2. And it doesn't appear in Apps & Plugins. I tried every way.
Maybe from the command line (but someone needs to guide me). Tks.
See: OP4
Pi… Read More
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2024-04-25 17:14
I'm interested in exploring the possibility of controlling my Pelagic autopilot actuator using pypilot, while maintaining the option to switch back to Pelagic control when needed. My plan in… Read More
2024-04-24 19:03
Hi folks,
I’m new to the software and hardware stack but have been having great time far setting up all my boat devices.
I am unfortunately stuck, I’m on a Pi5 and aware that it… Read More
2024-04-23 00:42
I've recently upgraded my BMP280 sensor (temperature and pressure) to a BME680 (temp, pressure, humidity and air quality).
Since upgrading I've been struggling to get sensible readings… Read More
2024-04-22 18:34
Hi All
For getting the GPS (maybe the Ais ) to work at a RPI 5 / OP4
i have to unHack the Header .
Set up
Moitessier HAT (ve… Read More
2024-04-22 07:59
I've successfully repurposed an old Kindle to display different parameters. Now, I'm aiming to initiate some processes on the Kindle through SSH after openplotter has completed its tasks. Gi… Read More
2024-04-21 19:55
Hi,
Any idea where I would find a toothed pulley to bolt to my helm wheel which I can then drive from a motor? Also what size should I be looking for?
The largest I've found is this 19… Read More
2024-04-20 08:38
I'd like to control Pypilot from an android tablet running OprnCPN. I've already installed the Pypilot plugin, is there a tutorial on how to make the connection? I'm assuming it'… Read More
2024-04-18 09:22
Hello,
I installed Openplotter 3.6 on a raspberryPI4. I connected a GPS, a VHF and an AIS , any of all via a usb port.
I filtred the connection AIS to have only frame VDN of nmea0… Read More
2024-04-17 20:55
I am in my 3rd year of using signalK and have been slowly expanding the data set I have been using.
My Current System:
MiniPlex ---->SignalK (RPI4) ----> KIP for Dashboards
CerboGX … Read More
2024-04-17 03:03
Assuming they are both connected properly, would there be a functional difference between an ICM20948 IMU connected directly to the MacArthur HAT on the IMU pads, and one connected to… Read More
2024-04-16 18:16
I have posted to openCPN on cruisers forum as well as github with no response. Here is my problem:New to linux and rasberry pi. I have a pi 5 running open plotter 4. mccarthur hat and daisy… Read More
2024-04-16 13:15
Chào mọi người,
Mình đang cài OpenPlotter trên RPI 4 nhưng nó báo lỗi, có ai bị giống mình… Read More
2024-04-15 17:44
Hi everyone,
Here newby and noob in one. Iam trying to upgrade my older version pi4 an op3 to the new pi5 and op4 (SAILOOG MANY THANKS), So far so good with a few little problems. A fe… Read More
2024-04-15 11:12
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to build a below deck autopilot for my boat (L=9.5m, d=4000kg), so I'm searching for a nonexpensive linear actuator. I've been reading the other threads about the t… Read More
2024-04-15 07:37
Hi, I've set up Openplotter with OpenCPN on my system. Initially, OpenCPN receives data from SignalK, and PyPilot captures data from the compass unit. However, OpenCPN doesn't display compas… Read More
2024-04-14 19:22
openplotter-pypilot v4.x.x beta is released. You can download OpenPlotter 4 beta here: https://forum.openmarine.net/showthread.php?tid=5060
Tested on Raspberry Pi 5. I ported the code to Deb… Read More
2024-04-14 17:36
Am I correct in assuming the pipilot hat is not supported on the pi5? When I attach the hat to it I only get compass readings and it says no motor controller detected. Is there a way to make… Read More
2024-04-14 11:34
Hi there,
on March 21st I installed the MacArthur Hat on my RasPi. Everything was working fine: When I switched on the navigation, the RasPi booted, when I switched of the navigation the Ras… Read More
2024-04-13 09:47
Hello mariners!
I've been dormant on this forum/the OpenPlotter scene for some years , as life suddenly happened.
I'm at it again but with a different modus operandi , as I got a different b… Read More
2024-04-12 18:49
Trying to control battery voltage with an ADS1115, (I have OP2 version), Found this problem:
To avoid measuring signals higher than the Vin. (5V in my case), I installed a voltage divider, a… Read More
2024-04-12 14:36
Hi
I have been playing around with Orange Pi for , had Openplotter on a OrangePi PC 2 Plus 2G ram 8G Emmc, but never got installed in the boat.
Now I got a question on Facebook where I answe… Read More
2024-04-11 21:06
Since the Seatalk input does not function with the Rpi5, can it be alternatively used as another NMEA 0183 input?
Thanks. G Read More
2024-04-11 15:31
Hi,
I have a RasPi4 w/ PICAN-M HAT in my boat, and I want to use SignalK to translate the VHF channel number from my Lowrance Link-9 VHF (PGN 129799) to something that can be displayed on my… Read More
2024-04-11 15:01
Very pleased with the Halmet N2K interface from HatLabs ... appears to be very nicely made, 4 analogue inputs, 4 digital inputs will provide a nice interface to the oil pressure, temperature… Read More
2024-04-10 12:14
Are there any future plans to integrate seatalk 1, since it is now possible to use it with SignalK & GPIO, like https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.p...re:seatalkhttps://www.yout… Read More
2024-04-09 19:33
Hi, I am having problems to get internet on the openplotter-pi
Setup:
RPI4
Openplotter 3
McArthurHat
Connected to a mobile router with lancable
Accesspoint running in OP
It was all wor… Read More
2024-04-09 02:41
Hi,
I'm wondering whether there is any potential for getting the core of Pypilot running on Micropython on a Pi Pico (or similar embedded board)?
I wonder if it would have some advantages b… Read More
2024-04-08 11:07
Hi
I am trying to build a HEADLESS RPI5 with Openplotter/
I have installed the downloaded Image and it fires up great, and can connect to it via the Openplotter WIFI SSID
However, if I then… Read More
2024-04-08 08:53
Hello friends,
I tried to have some "friendly names" in SK dashboard
I changed UUIDs in openplotter.conf, like this: safe-1.JPG (Size: 28.72 KB / Downloads: 28)
after reconnectin… Read More
2024-04-07 16:21
I am looking for ideas for a case for a Pi 4 with a MacArthur hat. want to know if any one has some ideas or solutions.
Thanks Read More
2024-04-07 00:33
I am just setting up my new Pi5 with my new MacArthur Hat.
What would be the best way to connect my Maiana AIS to the MacArthur Hat and keep the connection to my Raymarine MFD?
Do I use the… Read More
2024-04-04 19:29
I've recently enabled generation of $STALK messages on my YachtDevices YDNR-02 WiFi multiplexer. And an interesting problem has resulted. Whenever I'm in AUTO mode and press +1… Read More
2024-04-04 16:51
I'm running OpenCPN on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet (Android) and plan on using PyPilot for my autopilot. The Android version of OpenCPN doesn't appear to have the plugin required for O… Read More
2024-04-04 03:07
I am trying to get GPS data to my Openplotter.
I am running open plotter 4 headless on a pi4. I have a "GLO 2" device from Garmin. It works great with my iPad. I'm trying to get it to w… Read More
2024-04-03 17:37
Have an issue accessing SignalK server as an administrator.
Succeeded to define admin account & password.
Now receiving following error: "Unable to sign token: secretOrPrivateKey must ha… Read More
2024-04-03 17:35
Had an issue with Chromium not starting when installing from scratch.
This is due to Chromium not closed properly.
Removed files 'SingletonCookie' 'SingletonLock' and 'SingletonSocket'… Read More
2024-04-03 14:26
I have the wheel drive from a Raymarine wheel autopilot that I would like to use with Pypilot. The drive has only two electrical leads, so I'm guessing it switches rotation direction b… Read More
2024-04-02 23:05
Hi
New to this. Searched forum but couldn't find what I think I'm looking for...
I want to read RPi system statistics into Node Red embedded, CPU utilisation, temp, etc. Found this example:… Read More
2024-04-02 14:10
When I run the system diagnostics, everything looks ok except for thisCode:Checking MAIANA transponder... | running | MAIANA device: /dev/ttyOP_maiana | device settings OK | device settings… Read More
2024-04-02 10:56
I want to install a switch that will allow me to power up regardless of whether the N2K network is connected. I want this while testing when the N2K network isn't needed.
ON 1 - Would power… Read More
2024-04-01 17:03
Hi,
Has anyone tried using the Sailor HAT power board alongside MacArthur HAT? I'm keen to retain it as the super capacitor setup is great and it happily powers my 15" touch screen. The Sail… Read More
2024-04-01 13:42
Hi all,
I have a MS8607 PHT sensor which I was hoping to connect but the I2C application doesn't seem to support it, only the Bosch BME280.
Will support be added or should I just… Read More
2024-04-01 12:25
I just got my raspi 4B and tried to install everything on the boat last weekend. I first tried to set everything up together, everything worked except for the Seatalk input, I got the LED bl… Read More
2024-03-31 10:59
After an update grafana wouldn't connect & siganlk to influxdb v2 stopped writing on OP V4
I did >
sudo apt install influxdb2=2.7.4-1
Working again.
Felt lost, naked and alone… Read More
2024-03-31 08:26
Hi. I am looking at getting the MacArthur HAT, but have a few questions I still haven't been able to fully understand.
1. Is it possible to use the data from the MacArthur HAT with existing… Read More
2024-03-30 17:30
Hey all,
We (Hat Labs Oy) now offering pre-assembled and pre-flashed Raspberry Pi based boat computers HALPI boat computers. HALPI devices are based on the industrial Raspberry Pi CM4 module… Read More
2024-03-30 11:08
I installed openplotter-pypilot from openplotter-settings. Tried to run it from Settings directly, but it wouldn't allow me to select "Enable IMU only". To be more accurate, it let me select… Read More
2024-03-29 19:40
I have purchased an M5 Stack Environment sensor that includes a BMP280n and SHT40 (humidity) sensor in one compact and finished piece. I have this attached to a MacArthur HAT using the QWIIC… Read More
2024-03-29 12:43
I have mounted my MacArthur/pi setup inside a Polycase enclosure to protect it from moisture, the salt air, dust, and potentially actual water.
Given that, I am a bit concerned about heat as… Read More
2024-03-29 11:43
I want to create an addition chart plotter connected to my N2k network.
I already have a MacArrthur hat set up and running on the network.
Can i safely plug the second pi with th… Read More
2024-03-27 17:26
Hello everyone. My boat has a Volvo Penta D2-75 engine. The boat is from 2005, so that gives an idea of when the engine was manufactured.
I found this link https://open-boat-projects.or… Read More
2024-03-27 17:23
Hello everyone. On the electrical panel of my boat, there's the tipical gauge which can display both batteries voltage.
But it also can display the level on the 2 water tanks. Behing the pan… Read More
2024-03-27 13:33
Hello sailors,
I just made (got) the first prototype of a new hat for RPi.
When I decide to develop it, the main goal was not to use too many GPIO pins to avoid conflicting with other hats a… Read More
2024-03-27 02:15
Hello,
I would like to track baro changes using the 'Plots' plugin but got 'nan' and no baro data when plotting. plots_barometer.png (Size: 11.63 KB / Downloads: 18)
My setup: th… Read More
2024-03-26 04:10
I would like some help connecting my pypilot to another wifi.
I am using this thing to get my depth:https://store.vexilar.com/sonarphone-w-h...luded.html
It creates a wifi network. I dont kn… Read More
2024-03-25 19:43
Hello,
I made a plugin for reading data from a Chinese diesel heater which allow Bluetooth connection.
This is the very first version, only for readings.
I intend to transform it in a webapp… Read More
2024-03-25 17:28
Hey all, could someone point me in a useful direction? I have an Autonic masthead wind instrument; I had to place it off-centre because of the masthead setup—my wind instrument is now… Read More
2024-03-25 10:57
Struggling here to get Pypilot working with the GPS dongle.
Serial Ublox is a connection to signalk, cat /dev/ttyOP_gps and the data can been seen coming in.Code:pi@openplotter:~ $ cat… Read More
2024-03-24 03:33
Hi all,
my pypilot:
rpi 4. 4Go
pypilot HAT
motor controller High power . for a hydrolic pump
I have my pypilot working
I set the remote control, I can engage and stand by w… Read More
2024-03-23 23:25
I am looking for a better way to control my autopilot.
Pypilot comes default with wifi based controller. There are also RF remotes.
My issue with the wifi remote is I need to connect a devic… Read More
2024-03-22 19:38
Which tinypilot image should I download these days for a Pi Zero 2w?
Trying tinypilot_beta_2024_03_09.img.xz from https://pypilot.org/images/ but no green light on the Pi & doe… Read More
2024-03-22 13:01
Hi, I have been getting the pasted error messages when checking systems and after no software updates. I have run a previous backup from 3 months ago, and the same errors occur.
No GPIO, I2C… Read More
2024-03-22 07:30
I just tried Node Red for the first time. I installed it using the SignalK plugin.
I created a simple flow to take input from SignalK's environment.wind.angleApparent, environment.wind.speed… Read More
2024-03-22 03:30
I accidentally fed my pypilot motor controller with 5V instead of 3.3V , Is it likely to be dead?
Thanks Read More
2024-03-20 18:47
Hello everyone,
In my boat I have the ST60+ wind instruments that have a seatalk1 output that I would like to read it using the MacArthur HAT. The official announcement is that Seatalk input… Read More
2024-03-20 17:39
Hello everyone,
I'm using OpenPlotter v.3 - 64 bits on Raspberry 3B+, with OpenCPN 5.6.4, all updated to the latest versions.
I connect the following devices to this Raspi:
- GPS, at home to… Read More
2024-03-20 09:05
Neither the list of signalk paths in Notifications, or in Kip, shows electrical.switches.*.input or state, despite them appearing in Data Browser from signalk-Shelly, for example. It may be… Read More
2024-03-18 23:22
In case anyone is having odd issues with Maiana and MacArthur...
I had everything set up and working just great with the Maiana AIS and MacArthur hat. However the past few days I had i… Read More
2024-03-18 22:27
Hi there,
Last weekend I tried my setup for the first time at sea. I connected my raspi 5 and MacArthur Hat and everything was working fine. It was working fine for 2 weeks, actually. … Read More
2024-03-18 01:28
Hello:
I am running OpenPlotter beta x64; is there a setting or best-practice for having OpenCpn start automatically at boot up?
I am running latest x64 beta code on an RPi5. It isn't… Read More
2024-03-17 20:26
I have a Pilot Off Course alarm when my autopilot is in standby and it just reports as a visual alarm in SK but in AvNav it constantly pops up. Is there a way in SK to filter or change the a… Read More
2024-03-17 19:06
I would like to use pypilot in "IMU Only" mode to get heading data into SK.
I started playing with pypilot installed from github on my headless SK RPI, but couldn't figure out how to configu… Read More
2024-03-17 12:32
Hi folks!
I'm currently playing with Signal K the first time on a more serious level and I am starting to really enjoy it.
I also tried the API to read some values, also to change some value… Read More
2024-03-17 10:42
Hi Sean, that all sounds about right. I just need to calibrate the compass: https://imgur.com/a/A2STiTF
Good wind, always! Read More
2024-03-17 06:20
hi all
I did a fresh install from 2023-08-04 headless image
localhost:33333
and
localhost:8000
are failing,
"enable web control" does not keep enabled.
the web service starts and fail… Read More
2024-03-16 18:56
Hello pypilot users,
I would like to describe a behavior of my autopilot which I don't consider satisfactory:
My boat is 35 foot monohull sailing boat (Dufour 4800) and i am using the engine… Read More
2024-03-16 15:52
Hello All
I have tried to install this Plugin through SK and NPM with no success.
Did a search on NPM and nothing populated.
Looking for more information on attempting to set up Notifi… Read More
2024-03-16 09:50
I have always struggled with Python environments, so it comes as no surprise that I am struggling again.
I usually like to use pipenv, though that can be an issue on Pi OS in general, I… Read More
2024-03-15 08:25
This year, I've gone for a slightly different approach to my last build and stacked the setup. It consists of a Pi5, the active Pi cooler, NVMe base with a 500GB SSD, and MacArthur Hat with… Read More
2024-03-14 21:00
After some help installing C63 charts from Chart World. I believe I have the permit installed correctly but am unable to download the actual chart. I have received an email with an ftp link… Read More
2024-03-14 20:21
I decided to get an IMU to get heading and other data.The first IMU I bought (IMU-9250) wouldn't be recognized by Pypilot.I tried different jumper cables, different breadboard. Nothing… Read More
2024-03-14 13:03
New page to centralize MacArthur HAT manuals and documents. Having this site separate will make updates, searches and references easier.
Site: http://macarthur-hat-documentation.rtfd.io
Sour… Read More
2024-03-13 21:18
Hi all
Im using Timo Birnscheins motor.ino to drive an IBT_2 with two 12V lamps connected to the motor output.
R_EN and L_EN are connected direct to 5vdc
When I rotate my compass… Read More
2024-03-13 18:34
This may well be unrelated to the MacArthur hat, but it could be.
Here is my set up:
On a dining room chair is a Garmin 5215 MFD connected to a NMEA 2000 network and a dedicated 12v power su… Read More
2024-03-13 15:01
So I'm getting ais data on /dev/ttyUSB0 and I can see it using putty. I can link USB0 to /dev/ttyOP_ais and add it to signalK.
When I run "ls /dev/tty*" i can see both USB0 and ttyOP_a… Read More
2024-03-12 19:06
Hi folks!
I want to change some NMEA 0183 data and I did it with Node-RED. Know I am thinking about using Signal K but I am not sure if it is possible to modify data. I saw this thread:https… Read More
2024-03-10 20:52
Is possible to configure I2C in OP3 for differential mode measuring a signal?
OP3 detects the four channels for single-ended connection, but I do not know how to configure differential mode… Read More
2024-03-10 01:07
garmin.png (Size: 204.23 KB / Downloads: 12)
I have a Garmin GMR 18 HD+ Radar which I want to use with open CPN on a RaspberryPi.
I know that to get it to work you need to make… Read More
2024-03-09 12:47
Hi,
I (as in Hat Labs) have been planning on starting to sell pre-configured Raspberry Pi computers for a plug-and-play OpenPlotter experience. I would prefer to use OpenPlotter as is but in… Read More
2024-03-08 14:04
Hello Sean,
I discovered your new pypilot computer in the store.
It must suit many sailors. I have some questions.
Do you need to add a 5V power supply or have you integra… Read More
2024-03-07 18:46
First of all ..... I didn't do it !!! It is Jasper who created the fantastic AIS-catcher package. https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher
All I did was creating a… Read More
2024-03-07 17:44
2024-03-07 17:18
Can someone help me with some information about how to install a proper ssl certificate on an Openplotter Raspberry pi headless install. I have some knowledge of ssl certificates, but… Read More
2024-03-07 06:28
Hi all, I am a newbie here, setting sail into the world of open marine projects. I'm curious about your experiences and insights. What are some notable open marine projects you've worked on… Read More
2024-03-06 22:23
Hello. I am looking for a way to be able to do online tracking of the ship's NMEA 2000 network and upload it to a cloud to be able to see where the ship has sailed. How far it has sailed and… Read More
2024-03-06 03:10
I have gone through this scores of times and cannot get it to work.
I can see the AIS 0183 sentences on ttyAMA0 but there is no fix.
There are no AIS or GPS RX/TX lights flashing. &hell…Read More
2024-03-05 13:48
I connected the nmea2000 wind transducer and SK reads it, ditto for the gps via USB, but OPEN CPN receives nothing and Pypi receives nothing.
I attach photos, someone can help. Where… Read More
2024-03-05 04:25
Hi,
I am working to run pypilot on rpi5 with pretty good success.
it works, but exactly once a minute my "virtual" boat rolls over. (imu gets wrong data)
Strange behaviour … Read More
2024-03-04 20:15
I have my NMEA2000 setup & running my chartplotter etc on my boat with it's own power supply.
When using the Power Module can the NMEA2000 use it's own power supply instead of the main s… Read More
