OpenPlotter(OP), a Boat Navigation application, is really a nice and simple installation of
- OpenPlotter(OP)
- OpenCPN(OC)
- SignalK(SK)
OpenPlotter(OP), a Boat Navigation application, is really a nice and simple installation of
Updated 2024-03-01 !
I have searched for a solution transmitting the NMEA data, from the
navigation network, via WiFi, to for example iSailor or other Tablet/Phone applications.
Most of these applications just accepts NMEA0183(N1) but many boats are also using SeaTalk 1(ST1) and NMEA2000(N2K).
This post will cover, kept compact, my best findings covering both a DIY
and a commercial approach to handle the different protocols.
As You investigate the different software packages You will see that there are some overlap in the functions.
With OC 5.2 + there was several updates....
Updated 2022-09-18 !
Victron have a state-of-the-art monitoring solution used by the GX products. It can monitor their other system components such as inverter/chargers, solar chargers, shunts, and batteries both local and remote all over the world.
If you have a smaller Victron solution it is nice to know that the same software, Venus OS(VOS), can run on a Raspberry Pi(RPi) instead of the more expensive and versatile GX products.