2023-02-24 14:06
I'm a new OpenPlotter user, although I've played with OpenCPN a bit in the past. I have OpenPlotter 64-bit installed on a RaspberryPi 4B (8Gb) and a 128Gb micro SD card.
I'm not seeing… Read More
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2023-02-22 18:26
I have 3 batteries on my boat and after doing a Engine monitor project using ESP32, a friend asked me to look at Battery Monitors for both our boats, so after some research I bought some par… Read More
2023-02-22 13:10
Hi,
I just received my dAISy hat ! It will run with openplotter.
Now iam confused, how can I use it with other sensors connected to my i2c? Also I have GPS module connected to serial… Read More
2023-02-21 02:54
Is it possible to display text messages in KIP and if yes, how to do it? I want to display some notifications like, for example, self.notifications.environment.outside.pressure.trend.severit… Read More
2023-02-20 10:20
My setup is Raspi 4B 8G
IMU mpu 9250/6500
Open plotter 3.5.0
Pypilot 3.2.11
Everything is working fine, thank's to the community.
I have done compass, accel and level calibration… Read More
2023-02-20 01:16
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The weekend was progressing nicely… Read More
2023-02-19 13:07
Hi all
Thought was having a lot of success with openplotter/opencpn/pypilot...having everything functioning down to excellent control of the AP motor.....one small problem I cant crack....th… Read More
2023-02-19 10:33
Hello all,
I would like to test my Raspi/OP setup with NMEA2000 at home since my boat is too far away. Here I don't have an NMEA2000 network or real devices, so I thought I'd do the followin… Read More
2023-02-18 13:38
Hello all,
I noticed some issue when using the manual control of Tinypilot with the radio frequency device.
Although manual control works perfectly with the buttons, with the RF control I a… Read More
2023-02-15 20:50
Hello Everybody,
I'm using OpenPlotter with AvNav, I'm wondering if is possible to add a mark, as a "point of interest", let me say: a place for good fishing, placer for "dive into wre… Read More
2023-02-15 03:41
When a power glitch appears and Raspberry Pi is down, how could it be powering up again to run in the previous state automatically?
I think not so much about a drop in tension when the engin… Read More
2023-02-15 03:32
I am struggling with grafana (websocket and influxdb) and want to uninstall it to reinstall it afresh. But when I uninstall it, the "works" I have done previously still reappear. How the rem… Read More
2023-02-14 08:09
Hi all,
I have installed Tinypilot 0.32 and Openplotter 3 since some time, but something is still not clear for me despite reading Ironman's useful workbook, what is the good way to use serv… Read More
2023-02-13 20:20
Hi everyone. I bought the wind sensor with display from the pypilot store and a Davis anemometer. It works fine just on the display, but when I add it to OpenCPN it seems to crash and reboot… Read More
2023-02-13 17:40
HW: Pi4/2G, OP3-64bit, Settings 3.5.0
Hello,
when I press the "Get Candidates"-button in Settings 3.5.0 (also in 3.4.7) I get the following error message (Err: 5, see the attached picture)… Read More
2023-02-13 16:00
I am beginning to think about installing pypilot on my 33fter and plan to use windshield wiper motor to drive my steering wheel.
A lot of people are using plastics for pulleys. There are man… Read More
2023-02-12 06:22
Did you find a solution?Estelle Read More
2023-02-11 11:24
Hi all, and thank you so much for this project.
I'm trying to build a sensor that in case of MOB sends to the vessel its position. I'm receiving its position througt a NMEA0183 TCP Client Da… Read More
2023-02-10 16:58
My setup is PI 4B with Open-Plotter setting 3.4.7 and Pypilot 3.2.9
I have a IMU 9250/6500 connected on the I2C port
I succefully configure the IMU in Pypilot soft.
Now I would like to read… Read More
2023-02-10 09:06
Hello all,
my configuration is Openplotter 3 newly installed and updated on Raspberry 3B with OpenCPN 5.6.2,
USB GPS G-Star IV & Sean's anemometer configured on serial to signal K.
Tinyp… Read More
2023-02-09 10:43
How can I tell if I have a 12V or 24V version of the motor controller? Are there even 24V versions around? In the datasheet it es mentioned that there are two options. If I try to order one… Read More
2023-02-09 10:40
Hello,
I would like to know if the headless setup is more powerfull and stable than the complete setup.
What I want to do is to have two raspberry :raspberry PI 4B : openplotter headless wit… Read More
2023-02-09 06:13
I added devices via signal K and they seem to work OK.
BUT - I'm not getting benefit of aliases and OpenPlotter complains on start up.......
Checking serial connections alias… Read More
2023-02-08 12:17
Hi, I have 2 installations, first one works ok (Ic2, sensors, gps, victron, etc) second one, using same software but only a Ic2 sensor I can see the data on signal K but impossible to see da… Read More
2023-02-06 20:32
I have a raspberry pi 4 in an Argon ONE M.2 case with SSD expansion and running version 3.4.7-stable. The problem is that it doesn't start when I plug the Sailor Hat with ESP32 http://docs.h… Read More
2023-02-06 17:20
Hi, I have been using OpenCPN for a number of years on a windows laptop. I have recently opted for a raspberry PI 4 with the latest version of Openplotter. However, i am struggling at the mo… Read More
2023-02-06 10:28
Hi all,
I would like to know what is the expected behavior of Tinypilot when a route is activated. My configuration is Sean's Tinypilot upgraded to version 0.32 (from last image release 2021… Read More
2023-02-05 13:08
Gamechanger!!! https://www.npmjs.com/package/signalk-victron-ble
Can´t get bluetooth working though, any ideas?
Hmm, trying to turn off UART but it won't, click / reboot &a&hell…Read More
2023-02-05 03:49
Hello All,
I have been using pypilot (0.24) and opencpn (5.6.2) for a while, they work together very well. Recently I've installed a nmea2000 w2k-1 actisense gateway to broacast… Read More
2023-02-04 17:02
Hi All
I need to replace the engine coolant sensor on my Perkins Sabre M92 Engine as the ends have broken off.
I wonder if there is any knowledge in the group here as to whether a sens… Read More
2023-02-02 19:58
I would be very gretaful if experience could be shared from users regarding the maximum cable length for the serial connection between a TinyPilot Hat (direct feed from RaspberryPI UART @3.3… Read More
2023-02-02 19:56
Is one of you fellows co-forumers using it ?
I an searching how I gould get the system to use the proper resolution for this display (800x480)
Any suggestion will be warmly welcomed ! Read More
2023-02-02 15:45
After a few days it happenned again ! CpU load exceed 25% (1 core fully occupied) and OpenCPN out of control.
I could visuatyze that thanks to a smartphone application Rapcontroler, very us… Read More
2023-02-01 11:40
Anyone tried it? Might actually come in very handy--
chat.openai.com
ask-
"write some python to receive websocket data"
reply "Here is an example of how to receive data from a websocke… Read More
2023-01-30 10:52
Un-installed OpenCPN, and re-installed it from Flat Pack :almost good for a while then immediate freezing at launch, can't even simply close it .
Desperate beta tester Read More
2023-01-29 19:16
Hi!
I get magnetic heading from IMU that is recognized by pypilot. It gives heading in two places navigation.attitude as yaw and also as navigation.headingMagnetic. I can get the l… Read More
2023-01-29 14:00
It seems that the Influx key has been changed and the OpenPlotter won't complete the task.
Grateful for a workaround or update to the module.
Err:7 https://repos.influxdata.com/debian bullse… Read More
2023-01-29 11:23
I am now testing Version3, and first of all, I have to express thanks to all fellows working or simply helping at it.
Woww, as we say in french : ça décoiffe !
However I… Read More
2023-01-28 18:29
Sorry if the answer to this is so obvious that I can't see it! I have trawled the forum looking for answers.
My setup: Signal K server on RPi4, with N2K input/output (Raymarine instruments a… Read More
2023-01-27 09:38
hello folks
I'm new here. Just boat my sailboat a month ago, and going the DIY route with the navigation system. I have an old Raymarine installation, consisting of a St30 bidata speedo / de… Read More
2023-01-25 09:17
Hello,My setup is :Debian Bullseye om PC core I7
Openplotter-settings 3.4.7
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On the tab O… Read More
2023-01-25 01:17
Hi all,
I migrated recently to op3 and my windtrim config doesn't work anymore...here my old solution..
I need to send, to the raymarine st1000+, VWR nmea0183 sentences generated… Read More
2023-01-24 13:26
Hi all,
To develop and maintain OpenPlotter some digital resources are needed such as this forum, the cloud for downloads, the shop, some super secret future tools...
Currently this OpenMari… Read More
2023-01-23 22:39
I am trying to really understand the way the (basic) pilot works in wind mode. One thing about the code I do not really understand. To me it seems that the pilot converts the wind angle whic… Read More
2023-01-23 01:19
Novice question:
My Rpi4 is mounted to a SSD. Thinking of connecting the ICM-20948 (MPU-9250) with Qwiic connector to Pican-M.
Is that an appropriate way to assemble?
Thanks! Read More
2023-01-22 17:35
I have Sean's motor controller, with the short cable off it to connect to a rudder angle sensor. I spotted this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ELING-Marine-Rudd...189&sr=8-3
I am… Read More
2023-01-21 13:23
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Hello,
I'm trying to upgrade my system with a new pi 4 and an SSD hard drive. I downloaded the 64 bit headless version and w… Read More
2023-01-20 22:43
Greetings everyone,
Given how difficult it is to obtain a Rasberry Pi.
Is it possible to swap it for a different SBC?
I am thinking perhaps an orange pi 5?http://www.orangepi.org/html/hardWa… Read More
2023-01-20 17:25
hey folks, not sure if this is a bug or expected behaviour, on both my Raspberry Pi 4's running latest Openplotter3, i'm seeing the highest CPU usage on the pigpiod process.
Is this normal?… Read More
2023-01-19 23:03
Hello All,
As it is hard to find Raspberry Pi and they are quite expensive is it possible to have OpenPlotter on OrangePi ?
I succeed installing OPenPlotter on a OrangePi 5 using t… Read More
2023-01-19 07:38
Hey folks,
I read a lot bout pypilot beeing attached to the tp22 but directly to the motors.
But is there also a way to adress the motor via n2k so one doesn´t have to open the housing… Read More
2023-01-15 18:12
I am planning to upgrade from OpenPlotter v2 to v3 and am wondering if it is possible to keep the pypilot calibration so I don't have to go through the process of calibrating the accele… Read More
2023-01-14 23:50
Hello all!
I'm just starting a custom Autopilot system for our new 19ft Campion Explorer Fishing boat.
The boat is setup with a 135hp inboard/outboard motor with hydraulic steerin… Read More
2023-01-13 20:35
I'm looking for help with this issue.The 64 bit version of OpenCPN 5.6.2 as distributed with Openplotter hangs when exiting the program.On my Raspberry Pi 4 reported CPU usage goes… Read More
2023-01-12 22:21
I get the below errors:
Hit:1 http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian bullseye InRelease
Hit:2 http://deb.debian.org/debian bullseye InRelease
Err:3 https://deb.nodesource.com/node_16.x bullse… Read More
2023-01-12 11:31
Hello,
I am new here and looking for support in the construction of a Multipexer.
I use:
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5
Setting 3.4.7-stable
I2C 3.3.7-stable
Signal K installed with Signal K… Read More
2023-01-12 10:13
Hi, all, news here!
I am unable to import "Adafruit_MCP3008" I get an error message when I run my code (I have downloaded that module onto my Pi), and when I go to the GitHub site it says th… Read More
2023-01-11 18:56
I made a video of setting up an Ocean Signal MOB1 for use with my onboard electronics and testing it with Openplotter/OpenCPN
I got both DSC and AIS based position on my OpenCPN screenhttps:… Read More
2023-01-11 15:56
Boat is tied up but the direction/heading in OpenCPN keep changing, from any direction to any It seems random, but i cant figure out why. I see i have some duplicated items… Read More
2023-01-10 13:34
buongiorno a tutti, Openplotter V3 ,nel tentativo di installare una BME280 e quindi una MPU9250 mi sono imbattuto nell'errore " handshake status 401 unauthorized" che di fatto mi impedisce d… Read More
2023-01-09 09:49
Hey guys, trying to determine if i have a bug report or not.
My SignalK UUID changes every time i restart SignalK, i dont think is the right behaviour - but please advise.
uuid "urn:mrnignal… Read More
2023-01-07 17:43
I'm able to succesfully boot my Rpi4 from an external SSD connected directly via USB3 cable. Works like a proverbial charm! Until, that is, intensive work is being done. At that point, the d… Read More
2023-01-06 20:47
I am at the start of learning how to set up Pypilot. I have Sean's motor controller and sensor board fitted but when I try to set up the software it says that UART0 must be enabled. However… Read More
2023-01-05 14:21
Updating SignalK fails on OP3, 64-bits. Sample output:Code:npm verb stack Error: ENOTEMPTY: directory not empty, rename '/usr/lib/node_modules/signalk-server' -> '/usr/lib/node_modules/.s… Read More
2023-01-05 14:15
So I am running openplotter with influxdb on my boat, and was looking for a way to transfer data from influxdb on the boat to another influxdb on a computer at home.
Since the boat is… Read More
2023-01-05 11:47
Hey guys, what's the recommended approach to OS updates please?
I have Raspberry Pis, would you recommend updating the OS on a monthly basis?
Are there any thoughts on firmware upgrades for… Read More
2023-01-05 10:44
When I start the pypilot it shows the graph and version 0.24.
After that nothing is displayed. If I exit the Pypilot via the console, the data is briefly displayed again. What can be the rea… Read More
2023-01-02 12:53
I have a setup of two (or rather three) raspberry's, The first runs OP and OCPN, the second runs pypilot (0.36) and the third runs CAN, because I don't have any N2K equipment and still wante… Read More
2023-01-01 20:02
Hello
in the OP3 document chapter "Raspberry / GPIO map" it is stated that "Some apps will report which GPIO they are using...".
I am driving 4 different GPIOs via pigpiod-service and C… Read More
2023-01-01 03:08
Would it be possible to add the Victron venusOS software to open plotter for those with victron energy devices?https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/w...enus-image Read More
2022-12-31 17:55
https://tommyjoad2017.wordpress.com/maki...t-pypilot/ Read More
2022-12-31 00:45
https://tommyjoad2017.wordpress.com/maki...t-pypilot/
If you see mistakes or improvements that can be made, please contact me - on the forum, or through private email (TommyJoad2017@gm… Read More
2022-12-31 00:14
Hi Sean and everyone,
I am struggling with trying to get wind mode and GPS mode into pypilot.
I am running pypilot on tinypilot, last version, and I am using a WIFI router (NMEA4WIFI from Lu… Read More
2022-12-29 14:39
After much insistence, I think we can say that the Moitessier HAT project is definitely dead. After promising that the project would be transferred or that the sources would be released, non… Read More
2022-12-28 17:03
Just wondering also if anyone has tried to work with SDR++ under openplotter (https://www.sdrpp.org/)It looks nice but Im so affraid that it consumes too much CPU (70-80%) and it makes that… Read More
2022-12-28 16:56
Hi
Just wondering how to add the dirver to be seen byt openplotter 3.x
According to https://docs.circuitpython.org/projects/...en/latest/ I have added to library under
root@openplotter:… Read More
2022-12-28 00:36
Hi!
I am trying to write a manual for everyone on how to install the Pypilot and use it to control the vessel. So many people feel frustrated and give up!
On the version I did for myself, ev… Read More
2022-12-27 12:14
I've got a weird PI related problem. I'm running Openplotter, InfluxDB and Grafana. Config changes are being lost on reboot of the Pi.
I deleted an old sensor, added a couple of new se… Read More
2022-12-24 00:26
Just a video, for now:https://youtu.be/nADJ101TNDk
Documentation will be written up later.
All credit goes to Sean, Iron Man, and the whole of OpenMarine community of sailors and makers Read More
2022-12-23 11:38
Hello everyone,
I'm trying to make my first openploter pypilot project and I have RPi 4, MPU 92/65 which is actually MPU6500 and compass GY-271. My system detects it as:
Using settings file… Read More
2022-12-23 03:17
I noticed on a recent re-build of my system, and again on a system of a friend, that the entry for can0 in /etc/network/interfaces (or /etc/network/interfaces.d/) isn't being put in by… Read More
2022-12-22 23:07
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hi,
I'm trying to get a weatherfax receiver up and running using the SDR-receiver in the image.
The issue is that it seems that… Read More
2022-12-22 14:08
I know I should probably post this as an issue on GitHub, but I wanted to ask the question here to see if anyone else is having problems.
I just rebuilt my RPI4 (4G) system with OpenPlotter… Read More
2022-12-22 05:31
Hi,
I enabled i2c and I can see my sensors, but System Check says:
Checking I2C sensors... | I2C enabled | openplotter-i2c-read not running | Access to Signal K server validated
↳……Read More
2022-12-21 21:23
Hi got stuck on this maybe a year ago and gave up.
But this week Ire-formatted my SD card and got the latest headless download of OpenPlotter/Pypilot.
I have one of S… Read More
2022-12-16 15:01
Hello,
OpenPlotter v3 64 bit on 4gb Pi 4
Every time I restart the pi an app goes missing, one of the openplotter ones like the i2c sensors. Now the settings/opencpn installer has disap… Read More
2022-12-08 15:12
Hi,
Its been a while since I have used OP
I want to reinstall onto an RPI 3B, just with a GPS dongle (no other sensors etc) and keyboard + mouse + (non-touch) screen
I see that now ther… Read More
2022-12-08 01:33
I have signal k, pypilot (on tiny pilot hardware), and a Raymarine Axiom MFD. When the Axiom has a course plotted it puts navigation.courseGreatCircle.bearing.trackTrue, navigation.courseGre… Read More
2022-12-04 17:39
Hi,
I have 4 sensor controllers attached to the AP of OP3/64bit.
Data is viewed and analyzed by SignalK and InfluxDB.
After updates (SignalK/OP/Raspbian) their IPs tend to change… Read More
2022-12-03 00:02
My Huawei 3372 finally gave up. Is anyone using a newer 4G/LTE solution in the US with OpenPlotter? Preferably plug and play
Thanks for the help! Read More
2022-12-02 17:29
Hi gang, I created a discord server a while ago for a little project which never took off, might as well leave it running so if anyone want's to come for a chat please do >https://discord… Read More
2022-12-02 15:43
A few months ago I posted a rendering of the all-in-one PyPilot board I'm working on.
https://forum.openmarine.net/showthread.php?tid=4222
I've assembled some PCBs and I'm doing… Read More
2022-12-01 13:33
Hello everyone,
I have a new helm on the way that can hold a 9" display. Instead of getting a $3k B&G plotter, I'm going to move to one of the opensource charting tools (OpenCPN, etc.)… Read More
2022-12-01 00:27
Hi, fellow community of sailors!
I have a question which is perhaps off topic, but nevertheless important for me.
My situation is following: I bought a boat in Maine last year. Last winter I… Read More
2022-11-30 18:55
OpenPlotter GPIO app for v3 is released.
- Seatalk1 feature is done and tested but is not published yet because we are waiting for the next signal K server update. This new version will fix… Read More
2022-11-28 15:08
https://open-boat-projects.org -the open-source, open-hardware, open-data showcase- :
We will be back at boot_2023 in Duesseldorf from 21.- 29.01.2023, hall 11, booth C02 with an exhibition… Read More
2022-11-28 15:00
Hi, how are you all?
I'm having issues trying to get Climatology for the android version of OCPN...
Is it possible? or is it only for windows?
If that the case, is any other plugins similar… Read More
2022-11-28 14:47
Hello,
Is it possible to use the imu WT901C?
This one is connected via an RS232-USB adapter to the RPi.
Pypilot seems to detect it but not stable. (Pypilot sees the IMU, click ref… Read More
2022-11-28 11:48
I am offering:
-Raspi 4B 2 GB mounted on a MCS board
installed in a solid case
- all connection outside (Hirschmann connectors, 12V round pin, ON/Off switch)
- 10,1" 1080 x 720 p full colour… Read More
2022-11-28 00:49
Hi all!
Following recommendations from this forum, got a windshield wipers motor to move the steering wheel of the boat. On the wheel itself, there is a belt from previous autopilot (it was… Read More
