OpenPlotter download?

[dgadee]

I have an RPi 4 with OpenCPN loaded and 32 bit OS, nothing else. I am thinking of moving to using OpenPlotter but am a bit confused about where to download and how to install. There's a lot of info out there but not much clarity (at least to me). Is there a good location for info? Happy to start afresh and reload everything. This is for the a new nav and probably autopilot system.

 

[[194224]]

I presume you've looked here? Downloading — OpenPlotter 3 documentation

If you're having issues then the OpenPlotter forum is a good place to start asking specific questions.

OpenMarine - OpenPlotter

 

[dgadee]

I presume you've looked here? Downloading — OpenPlotter 3 documentation

If you're having issues then the OpenPlotter forum is a good place to start asking specific questions.

OpenMarine - OpenPlotter

Yes, been there. Will have a go at the forum there.

 

[[194224]]

If you've been through the download and installation sections of the first link and still run into trouble then you'll have some useful information to post on the forum seeking help. I've put together dozens of OpenPlotter systems and found the documentation plus forum to be very helpful.

Good luck

 

[dgadee]

Just to say that I have it working. I didn't realise the download included the whole OS.

Next step is working out how to install PyPilot with a linear arm.

 

[GHA]

Just to say that I have it working. I didn't realise the download included the whole OS.

Next step is working out how to install PyPilot with a linear arm.

Pypilot is a bit more involved but mostly wiring, all the software is there.

For a compass/gyro/accelerometer I use these -
ICM20948 9DoF Motion Sensor Breakout - Pimoroni

Motor controller one of these (just grabbed the first link that came up on amazon) -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youmile-BTS7960B-Stepper-H-Bridge-Arduino/dp/B07ZCS6YP9/ref=sr_1_5

Might be worth splashing out on a real arduino nano, the clones are dirt cheap sometimes have different settings deep inside which need changing before they work.

Very good info here -
Home · pypilot/workbook Wiki

Pretty daunting when you first start, but the software should work out of the box - click a button and openplotter will install it, mostly it´s wiring.

The openplotter forums are the place to ask anything, plus the devs are glad of any feedback.
OpenMarine
Sean Depagnier who wrote pypilot & lots of opencpn plugins, plus rewrote chunks of opencpn to speed it up is on there a lot. Software genius.

 

[dgadee]

Pypilot is a bit more involved but mostly wiring, all the software is there.

For a compass/gyro/accelerometer I use these -
ICM20948 9DoF Motion Sensor Breakout - Pimoroni

Motor controller one of these (just grabbed the first link that came up on amazon) -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youmile-BTS7960B-Stepper-H-Bridge-Arduino/dp/B07ZCS6YP9/ref=sr_1_5

Might be worth splashing out on a real arduino nano, the clones are dirt cheap sometimes have different settings deep inside which need changing before they work.

Very good info here -
Home · pypilot/workbook Wiki

Pretty daunting when you first start, but the software should work out of the box - click a button and openplotter will install it, mostly it´s wiring.

The openplotter forums are the place to ask anything, plus the devs are glad of any feedback.
OpenMarine
Sean Depagnier who wrote pypilot & lots of opencpn plugins, plus rewrote chunks of opencpn to speed it up is on there a lot. Software genius.

I bought the bits off Sean Depagnier (he uses that sensor hat) but wondering about the linear bit. What are you using if you are using one?

 

[GHA]

I bought the bits off Sean Depagnier (he uses that sensor hat) but wondering about the linear bit. What are you using if you are using one?

I got one of these - https://pcnautic.nl/nl/autopilot/pcnautic-bare-tillerdrive-detail
Same as used by the Pelagic autopilot I think.
@KompetentKrew got some very similar much cheaper direct from China.
Yet to use it in anger but from others experience looks like the control side of the software is probably better than commercial offerings but not as dumbed down.
Nice to sea Sean getting some business, he´s given so much to opensource boat software. ?

I rarely come near these mostly squabbling forums any more so popped in and now popping out again, see you in openplotter, good luck with the project!

 

[dgadee]

Yes, I saw that in my web browsing. I will measure up and see what I need.

I have posted to the forum already! Very complicated interaction with all this stuff on the RPi.

Sean might have more business if his explanation of what he was providing was better. I think he's the typical techie, not understanding how basic our need for information actually is.