Releases: Rasbats/shipdriver_pi
v2.4 for OpenCPN 5.x
v2.3 for OpenCPN 5
AUTO now works as an autopilot if a route or waypoint is activated.
The buttons -1, -10, +1, +10 will override the autopilot and set the autopilot to standby.
v2.2 for OpenCPN 5
Now able to follow a route that has been saved in OpenCPN. Data is taken from navobj.xml, so if you make a route while ShipDriver is open you will need to re-open the OpenCPN program. This will update navobj.xml.
The annoying opening of the grib plugin when 'Sail' is NOT used has been stopped. Grib Plugin only opens when 'Sail' is selected.
v2.1 for OpenCPN 5
Master code now in sync with the release.
Version 2.0 uses wxWidgets 3.1.2 for OpenCPN 5.0
This version intended for OpenCPN 5.0.
'Sail' option now works!
ShipDriver with a sailing option. wxWidgets 3.0.2
Version 0.6-Beta This version is intended for OpenCPN 4.8.8 or less.
Provides a sailing option, using wind from the Grib plugin.
GRIB files can be obtained by using the Grib plugin.
Alternatively, download the files from 'www.sailingweatheronline.com'. The Hires OpenWRF GRIBs contain both wind and tidal current data.
Added AIS Transmitter
Added the option of transmitting AIS.
AIVDM NMEA messages can be saved to file and replayed with the VDR plugin. With two computers on the network, both running ShipDriver, it is possible to display the AIS from the SD on one computer on the other machine.
SVG icons implemented by @nohal .
AIS encoding achieved by porting the Python code in AISConverter.py. Thanks @tranmitterdan.
Awaiting translations for the AIS component.
Version 0.4. Smaller footprint. Translations added.
The plugin dialog has been reduced in size. Some translations added. Position and size of the plugin dialog should now be retained after closing/opening OpenCPN. Display on HiRes screens should be improved but you may need to do an initial resize.
Added autopilot. Steering much improved.
Version 0.3 has a new icon (Steering Wheel)
There is an autopilot type control as well as the tiller.
Auto starts that control. Use 'Standby' to return to tiller steering.
Better presentation of heading.
Tracking is much improved, showing a smooth course.
2018-01-05: The zip file contains ais messages you can use with ShipDriver.
Description amended. Rudder indicator text
Description of the plugin has been amended. Rudder indicator is shown in text as well as on the gauge.
Windows installer and Linux DEB package here.
This is my useage:
- Move the boat to where you want to start.
- Start ShipDriver.
- Right-click and 'Select vessel start position'.
- Press 'START'. You should see the vessel colour change to red to show it has a GPS signal.
- Change initial heading with the rudder to match the course to set off with.
- Increase speed.
- Steer as required.