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JordanBigel
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So, after purchasing an IF-NMEA2K for the purpose of interfacing my NMEA-0183 (Simrad) Autopilot, I came across this posting from Mr. Electron, circa 2013 - FIVE years ago:
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Re: nmea 0183 to nmea 2000
Postby Johnny Electron » Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:48 pm
The IF-NMEA2k2 is a great converter but currently can not be used to control an autopilot (including Furuno's). We hope to get a software update to the IF-NMEA2k2 to change that in the future; but at this time, I would recommend the actisense unit.
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Johnny - is this still the case? I just purchased the IF-NMEA2K, and installed it this month. I have not tried it yet, but I am hoping it will serve to not only deliver wind, GPS, and other data to the A/P, but also be able to accept input from the A/P, at minimal rudder angle, for example.
Am I in fantasy land? Will this work?
THANKS again,
Jordan.
S/V Queen Jane
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Re: nmea 0183 to nmea 2000
Postby Johnny Electron » Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:48 pm
The IF-NMEA2k2 is a great converter but currently can not be used to control an autopilot (including Furuno's). We hope to get a software update to the IF-NMEA2k2 to change that in the future; but at this time, I would recommend the actisense unit.
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Johnny - is this still the case? I just purchased the IF-NMEA2K, and installed it this month. I have not tried it yet, but I am hoping it will serve to not only deliver wind, GPS, and other data to the A/P, but also be able to accept input from the A/P, at minimal rudder angle, for example.
Am I in fantasy land? Will this work?
THANKS again,
Jordan.
S/V Queen Jane