OpenCPN

On the OpenCPN Pypilot plugin page, you will find further information about the operation. Below, we go into more detail on how to configure the TCP connection (NMEA) in OpenCPN:

Setting Up TCP Connection (NMEA)

To enable communication between OpenCPN and the Autopilot, add a TCP connection as follows:

1. Go to Options → Connections.

2. Click on Add Connection.

3. Connection Type: Network

4. Protocol: TCP

5. Address: 192.168.14.1 (or your custom IP address)

6. Port: 20220

7. Check the box for "Output on this port".

8. Click Apply.

9. Make sure the "Enable" box is checked to activate the connection.

With this setup, all available data to and from the autopilot will be exchanged, such as heading information, sensor data, and other relevant NMEA data.

Screenshot setting up network connection

If NMEA message exchange is taking place, you can view this through the 'NMEA Debug Window'.

Here you can see various NMEA messages that the Autopilot forwards to OpenCPN via the TCP connection.