September 3, 2013 01:23
Hello Macsailors!
I'm planning to connect my new Raymarine autopilot with my iMac and would be delighted if someone with knowledge would like to share some idéas with me. I know there are several interfaces that translates SeaTalk to NMEA, but I can't figure out if any of them have two way communication with SeaTalk. Is it possible to plan a route in MacENC or OpenCPN and have the Raymarine autopilot following the route?
I have been looking at the ShipModul MiniPlex-2USB, the SeaTalk NMEA Bridge from gadgetpool.de and the Raymarine SeaTalk NMEA PC interface. Which one will do the best job? I don't know what is the best set up for GPS either, should I go for the Raymarine Raystar 130, or any NMEA compatible antenna?
Hardware: Raymarine Autopilot and controller new 2013 (Type 1 linear drive until, p70R control unit, EV200 autopilot computer)
Hoping for some help here to save time and money
Regards!
I'm planning to connect my new Raymarine autopilot with my iMac and would be delighted if someone with knowledge would like to share some idéas with me. I know there are several interfaces that translates SeaTalk to NMEA, but I can't figure out if any of them have two way communication with SeaTalk. Is it possible to plan a route in MacENC or OpenCPN and have the Raymarine autopilot following the route?
I have been looking at the ShipModul MiniPlex-2USB, the SeaTalk NMEA Bridge from gadgetpool.de and the Raymarine SeaTalk NMEA PC interface. Which one will do the best job? I don't know what is the best set up for GPS either, should I go for the Raymarine Raystar 130, or any NMEA compatible antenna?
Hardware: Raymarine Autopilot and controller new 2013 (Type 1 linear drive until, p70R control unit, EV200 autopilot computer)
Hoping for some help here to save time and money
Regards!