https://macsailing.net/mybb/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:18:21 +0000 MyBB https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2361.html Fri, 05 Jul 2013 22:06:41 +0000 GPSNavX]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2361.html
http://www.linz.govt.nz/sites/default/fi...B_BASE.zip

By default Mac OS X uncompresses the zip files with one chart in each folder. To avoid this use the Terminal command:

unzip -j BSB_Base.zip
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http://www.linz.govt.nz/sites/default/fi...B_BASE.zip

By default Mac OS X uncompresses the zip files with one chart in each folder. To avoid this use the Terminal command:

unzip -j BSB_Base.zip
]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2041.html Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:04:35 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2041.html SailTimer Wind Vane is compatible with MacENC.

1) Connect to the SailTimer Wind Vane by using the Airport menu in the upper right hand corner of the menu. The selection will be "SailTimerWindVane.com".

2) Launch MacENC.

3) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

4) Select "UDP" for Mode.

5) Enter Port: 55554

6) Select "Enable".

7) Select "Preferences" from the "MacENC" menu.

8) Set "Wind" to "Apparent" in the "Instruments" section.

9) Select "Connect" on the "Instruments" panel.

If all is working "AWA:" and "AWS:" will be displayed in the "Instruments" panel.]]> SailTimer Wind Vane is compatible with MacENC.

1) Connect to the SailTimer Wind Vane by using the Airport menu in the upper right hand corner of the menu. The selection will be "SailTimerWindVane.com".

2) Launch MacENC.

3) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

4) Select "UDP" for Mode.

5) Enter Port: 55554

6) Select "Enable".

7) Select "Preferences" from the "MacENC" menu.

8) Set "Wind" to "Apparent" in the "Instruments" section.

9) Select "Connect" on the "Instruments" panel.

If all is working "AWA:" and "AWS:" will be displayed in the "Instruments" panel.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1706.html Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:48:52 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1706.html
WiFi

1) Power up MiniPlex-2Wi and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

2) From the Airport menu on the upper right hand side of the Mac menu bar select "MiniPlex-2Wi:xx:xx".

Notes: The MiniPlex-2Wi only allows one WiFi connection at a time. When a Mac is connected to the MiniPlex-2Wi , it will not be connected to the internet (i.e. no email or web browsing).

3) Launch MacENC.

4) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

5) In the "Client (Receive NMEA Data)" select Host: 169.254.1.1 Port: 10110 Mode: TCP
Note: Versions 3.17 and later use Host: 10.0.0.1

6) Select "Enable" to make the connection.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: IP Only.

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the MiniPlex-2Wi, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".


USB Recommended, as it leaves the MiniPlex-2Wi WiFi connection available for iNavX on iPhone/iPad/iPod

1) Quit MacENC, disconnect the MiniPlex-2Wi

2) Download AND Install the FTDI driver as linked here ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg


3) Restart Mac.

4) Connect USB data cable to Mac USB port.

5) Power up BMiniPlex-2Wi and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

6) Launch MacENC.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: Other Port: USBSerial-XXXX Rate 4,800. Note: OS X 10.9 users use Rate 115,200

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the MiniPlex-2Wi, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".

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NOTE: Make sure TAG BLOCKS are not enabled on the Multiplexer as GPSNavX or MacENC cannot process them.]]>
WiFi

1) Power up MiniPlex-2Wi and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

2) From the Airport menu on the upper right hand side of the Mac menu bar select "MiniPlex-2Wi:xx:xx".

Notes: The MiniPlex-2Wi only allows one WiFi connection at a time. When a Mac is connected to the MiniPlex-2Wi , it will not be connected to the internet (i.e. no email or web browsing).

3) Launch MacENC.

4) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

5) In the "Client (Receive NMEA Data)" select Host: 169.254.1.1 Port: 10110 Mode: TCP
Note: Versions 3.17 and later use Host: 10.0.0.1

6) Select "Enable" to make the connection.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: IP Only.

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the MiniPlex-2Wi, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".


USB Recommended, as it leaves the MiniPlex-2Wi WiFi connection available for iNavX on iPhone/iPad/iPod

1) Quit MacENC, disconnect the MiniPlex-2Wi

2) Download AND Install the FTDI driver as linked here ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg


3) Restart Mac.

4) Connect USB data cable to Mac USB port.

5) Power up BMiniPlex-2Wi and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

6) Launch MacENC.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: Other Port: USBSerial-XXXX Rate 4,800. Note: OS X 10.9 users use Rate 115,200

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the MiniPlex-2Wi, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".

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NOTE: Make sure TAG BLOCKS are not enabled on the Multiplexer as GPSNavX or MacENC cannot process them.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1664.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:21:51 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1664.html
1) Connect AIS Transponder to Mac. Disconnect any other GPS receiver. Be sure to install any USB to Serial software driver for the adapter in use.

2) Launch MacENC from the "Applications" folder.

3) Select "Connect" on the "AIS/RADAR" menu.

4) Select "Settings" button to open Settings drawer.

5) Uncheck "Use GPS Port".

6) Uncheck "Use Instruments Port".

7) Select the Port of the AIS transponder (i.e. KeySerial1, usbserial-xxxx).

8) Select Rate to 38,400.


To see Own vessel info in the GPS panel:

1) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu.

2) Select "Settings" button to open Settings drawer.

3) Select "Type" as "IP Only".]]>
1) Connect AIS Transponder to Mac. Disconnect any other GPS receiver. Be sure to install any USB to Serial software driver for the adapter in use.

2) Launch MacENC from the "Applications" folder.

3) Select "Connect" on the "AIS/RADAR" menu.

4) Select "Settings" button to open Settings drawer.

5) Uncheck "Use GPS Port".

6) Uncheck "Use Instruments Port".

7) Select the Port of the AIS transponder (i.e. KeySerial1, usbserial-xxxx).

8) Select Rate to 38,400.


To see Own vessel info in the GPS panel:

1) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu.

2) Select "Settings" button to open Settings drawer.

3) Select "Type" as "IP Only".]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1590.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:43:02 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1590.html
http://www.cultofmac.com/127831/get-temp...os-x-tips/]]>
http://www.cultofmac.com/127831/get-temp...os-x-tips/]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1578.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:45:14 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1578.html Brookhouse iMux can be connected to a Mac and MacENC two ways:

WiFi

1) Power up Brookhouse iMux and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

2) From the Airport menu on the upper right hand side of the Mac menu bar select "Broohouse_iMux".

Notes: The iMux only allows one WiFi connection at a time. When a Mac is connected to the iMux, it will not be connected to the internet (i.e. no email or web browsing).

3) Launch MacENC.

4) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

5) In the "Client (Receive NMEA Data)" select Host: 169.254.1.1 Port: 2000 Mode: TCP
Note: MK3 models use Host: 192.168.1.99 Host: 10110 Mode: TCP

6) Select "Enable" to make the connection.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: IP Only.

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the iMux, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".


USB Recommended, as it leaves the iMux WiFi connection available for iNavX on iPhone/iPad/iPod

1) Connect a USB Data cable to the iMux RS232 port. Black wire to [G] and Yellow wire to [T]. Do not connect USB data cable to Mac at this point.

http://www.gpsnavx.com/html/datacable.html

2) Download AND Install the FTDI driver as linked here ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg

3) Restart Mac.

4) Connect USB data cable to Mac USB port.

5) Power up Brookhouse iMux and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

6) Launch MacENC.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: Other Port: USBSerial-XXXX Rate 38,400. Note: OS X 10.9 and later users use Rate: 115,200

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the iMux, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".]]> Brookhouse iMux can be connected to a Mac and MacENC two ways:

WiFi

1) Power up Brookhouse iMux and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

2) From the Airport menu on the upper right hand side of the Mac menu bar select "Broohouse_iMux".

Notes: The iMux only allows one WiFi connection at a time. When a Mac is connected to the iMux, it will not be connected to the internet (i.e. no email or web browsing).

3) Launch MacENC.

4) Select "TCP/IP" from the "GPS" menu.

5) In the "Client (Receive NMEA Data)" select Host: 169.254.1.1 Port: 2000 Mode: TCP
Note: MK3 models use Host: 192.168.1.99 Host: 10110 Mode: TCP

6) Select "Enable" to make the connection.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: IP Only.

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the iMux, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".


USB Recommended, as it leaves the iMux WiFi connection available for iNavX on iPhone/iPad/iPod

1) Connect a USB Data cable to the iMux RS232 port. Black wire to [G] and Yellow wire to [T]. Do not connect USB data cable to Mac at this point.

http://www.gpsnavx.com/html/datacable.html

2) Download AND Install the FTDI driver as linked here ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg

3) Restart Mac.

4) Connect USB data cable to Mac USB port.

5) Power up Brookhouse iMux and interfaced GPS, Instruments, AIS.

6) Launch MacENC.

7) Select "Connect" on the "GPS" menu. Ignore any warning about failing to connect.

8) Select "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

9) Select Type: Other Port: USBSerial-XXXX Rate 38,400. Note: OS X 10.9 and later users use Rate: 115,200

If AIS and/or Instruments are interfaced to the iMux, in the respective AIS and Instruments panel Settings drawer be sure to check "Use GPS Port".]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1438.html Thu, 05 May 2011 17:18:00 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1438.html http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=AIS
]]> http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=AIS
]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1437.html Tue, 03 May 2011 04:01:54 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1437.html
http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/1374/]]>
http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/1374/]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1432.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:52:42 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1432.html
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-2-ip/...25926?mt=8

Allows the iPhone GPS to be used as the GPS receiver for MacENC.

Setup:

1) Launch GPS 2 IP on your iPhone

2) Set to "ON"

3) Launch MacENC

4) Select "TCP/IP" on the "GPS" menu

5) Enter the IP Address shown in GPS 2 IP in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client Host (i.e. 10.0.1.8)

6) Enter the Port shown in GPS 2 IP in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client Port (i.e. 11123)

7) Select "Enable" in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client

8) If the connection is successful the circular indicator in MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client will turn green AND the GPS 2 IP Connected clients will list your Macs IP address (i.e. 10.0.1.6)

9) To see the lat/lon/sog/cog select "Connect" on the MacENC "GPS" menu. Set the Type to IP Only in the GPS panel Settings drawer.

GPS 2 IP has the option to run in the background. This is selected in the GPS 2 IP "Settings".


Note: While this is a solution, we still prefer a USGlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS for Mac use.]]>
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-2-ip/...25926?mt=8

Allows the iPhone GPS to be used as the GPS receiver for MacENC.

Setup:

1) Launch GPS 2 IP on your iPhone

2) Set to "ON"

3) Launch MacENC

4) Select "TCP/IP" on the "GPS" menu

5) Enter the IP Address shown in GPS 2 IP in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client Host (i.e. 10.0.1.8)

6) Enter the Port shown in GPS 2 IP in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client Port (i.e. 11123)

7) Select "Enable" in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client

8) If the connection is successful the circular indicator in MacENC TCP/IP NMEA Data Client will turn green AND the GPS 2 IP Connected clients will list your Macs IP address (i.e. 10.0.1.6)

9) To see the lat/lon/sog/cog select "Connect" on the MacENC "GPS" menu. Set the Type to IP Only in the GPS panel Settings drawer.

GPS 2 IP has the option to run in the background. This is selected in the GPS 2 IP "Settings".


Note: While this is a solution, we still prefer a USGlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS for Mac use.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1363.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:43:06 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1363.html
1) The Actisense NGT-1 is connected to the N2K backbone and the USB port of the Mac.

2) The FTDI driver (Mac OS X USB Driver) is downloaded AND installed..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg

Restart Mac

3) Connect the Actisense NGT-1 to a USB port on the Mac.

4) RE-Start MacENC.

5) Open the GPS panel by selecting "Connect" on the "GPS" menu.

6) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

7) Select Port as USBSerial-XXX.

8) Select Rate as 115200.

9) Select Type as Actisense NGT-1.

11) Open the Instruments panel by selecting "Connect" on the "Instruments" menu.

12) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

13) Check "Use GPS Port".

14) Open the "AIS/RADAR panel by selecting "Connect" on the "AIS/RADAR" menu.

15) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

16) Check "Use GPS Port".

17) The Instruments and AIS/RADAR panel need not be left open.


MacENC can process the following N2K PGNs ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/html/nmea.html#N2K]]>
1) The Actisense NGT-1 is connected to the N2K backbone and the USB port of the Mac.

2) The FTDI driver (Mac OS X USB Driver) is downloaded AND installed..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/downloads/FTDIUSB...Driver.dmg

Restart Mac

3) Connect the Actisense NGT-1 to a USB port on the Mac.

4) RE-Start MacENC.

5) Open the GPS panel by selecting "Connect" on the "GPS" menu.

6) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

7) Select Port as USBSerial-XXX.

8) Select Rate as 115200.

9) Select Type as Actisense NGT-1.

11) Open the Instruments panel by selecting "Connect" on the "Instruments" menu.

12) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

13) Check "Use GPS Port".

14) Open the "AIS/RADAR panel by selecting "Connect" on the "AIS/RADAR" menu.

15) Select the "Settings" button to open the Settings drawer.

16) Check "Use GPS Port".

17) The Instruments and AIS/RADAR panel need not be left open.


MacENC can process the following N2K PGNs ..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/html/nmea.html#N2K]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1330.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:51:21 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1330.html
http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/l...chart.html

]]>
http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/l...chart.html

]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1309.html Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:19:56 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1309.html
http://www.aquiladigital.us/darkadapted/
]]>
http://www.aquiladigital.us/darkadapted/
]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1304.html Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:18:15 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1304.html An X-Traverse account is not required.


Follow these steps:

1) Download the X-Traverse application from here ..

http://www.inavx.com/xtraverse.html

2) Launch the X-Traverse application (note: Requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later. OS X 10.8 and later users [control] click on X-Traverse icon and select "Open" from the context menu.)

3) Select "NOAA Charts..." button.

4) Select the desired region.

5) Select the top level folder you want the charts stored in. For example if you select "Charts", then the charts files will be stored in "Charts / Region name".

6) Repeat steps 3..5 for each desired region.


[/b]AFTER COMPLETING THE STEPS ABOVE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:[/b]

To use the NOAA BSB Raster Charts with GPSNavX

1) Launch GPSNavX

2) Select the "Open Chart..." menu item on the "File" menu.

3) Select the "Folder..." button.

4) Choose the top level FOLDER. For example "Charts".

5) Now all the region(s) will list below the World chart.


To use the NOAA BSB Raster Charts with MacENC

1) Launch MacENC.

2) Select "Chart Manager" on the "File" menu.

3) Select "Add Chart Folder..." button.

4) Select the specific region (i.e. NOAA Pacific North West).

5) Select the "Add Folder..." button.

6) Now the Charts will be available in the MacENC Chart Manager

7) Repeat steps 3 .. 5 for each region(s).]]> An X-Traverse account is not required.


Follow these steps:

1) Download the X-Traverse application from here ..

http://www.inavx.com/xtraverse.html

2) Launch the X-Traverse application (note: Requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later. OS X 10.8 and later users [control] click on X-Traverse icon and select "Open" from the context menu.)

3) Select "NOAA Charts..." button.

4) Select the desired region.

5) Select the top level folder you want the charts stored in. For example if you select "Charts", then the charts files will be stored in "Charts / Region name".

6) Repeat steps 3..5 for each desired region.


[/b]AFTER COMPLETING THE STEPS ABOVE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:[/b]

To use the NOAA BSB Raster Charts with GPSNavX

1) Launch GPSNavX

2) Select the "Open Chart..." menu item on the "File" menu.

3) Select the "Folder..." button.

4) Choose the top level FOLDER. For example "Charts".

5) Now all the region(s) will list below the World chart.


To use the NOAA BSB Raster Charts with MacENC

1) Launch MacENC.

2) Select "Chart Manager" on the "File" menu.

3) Select "Add Chart Folder..." button.

4) Select the specific region (i.e. NOAA Pacific North West).

5) Select the "Add Folder..." button.

6) Now the Charts will be available in the MacENC Chart Manager

7) Repeat steps 3 .. 5 for each region(s).]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1290.html Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:40:08 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1290.html
More]]>
More]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1286.html Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:26:11 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1286.html
Selection of "True" or "Magnetic" bearings is done on the "View" menu.

Selection of Magnetic Variation is done in the "Preferences". Normally this is left with "manual" not checked so that automatic variation is computed.
]]>
Selection of "True" or "Magnetic" bearings is done on the "View" menu.

Selection of Magnetic Variation is done in the "Preferences". Normally this is left with "manual" not checked so that automatic variation is computed.
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