clydemcqueen / wl_ugps_external_extension

A BlueOS Extension that listens for NMEA messages (GGA and HDT) and sends position information to the Water Linked UGPS system

WL UGPS External

Send NMEA position information (GGA and HDT) to the Water Linked UGPS API.

Typical Configuration

Add a satellite compass to the topside vessel and connect it to the ROV Ethernet network.

• It should have a static IP address on the 192.168.2.X subnet
• It should send GGA and HDT messages via UDP to BlueOS at 192.168.2.2:6200

Install this extension in BlueOS:

• Select Extensions in the sidebar
• Click on WL UGPS External
• Click Install

After a few moments you should see the WL UGPS External entry in the sidebar. Click on it to see a very simple UI.

Arguments

• UGPS_HOST is the IP address of the WL UGPS G2 box, the default is http://192.168.2.94
• SEND_RATE is the rate to send position information to the G2 box, the default is 2Hz

Caveats

• The G2 box still needs a GPS fix to synchronize its clock.

Releases

v1.0.1

• Simplified README

v1.0.0

• Initial release