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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
The PC program IPaNema reads NMEA sentences from one of the serial ports
(Com1-4), wraps these in UDP packets and delivers these to any UDP client. The program can also act as an UDP client, receiving NMEA sentences over the network as UDP packet, unpacks and outputs these to any of the serial communications ports Com1-4. Because the program can be used both as UDP server or client it gives the user much flexibility in situations were there is a need to transmit NMEA data over IP networks. The program is freeware, and can be downloaded from www.sailsoft.nl. For an application example see http://www.sailsoft.nl/ipanemaconfig.htm -- Rgds, /Ger Rietman www.sailsoft.nl |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a
multiplexer. Thanks for the program.... On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:44:31 +0200, "Ger" wrote: The PC program IPaNema reads NMEA sentences from one of the serial ports (Com1-4), wraps these in UDP packets and delivers these to any UDP client. The program can also act as an UDP client, receiving NMEA sentences over the network as UDP packet, unpacks and outputs these to any of the serial communications ports Com1-4. Because the program can be used both as UDP server or client it gives the user much flexibility in situations were there is a need to transmit NMEA data over IP networks. The program is freeware, and can be downloaded from www.sailsoft.nl. For an application example see http://www.sailsoft.nl/ipanemaconfig.htm -- Rgds, /Ger Rietman www.sailsoft.nl Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
Got server troubles?
Error 500 Internal Server Error The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request. Couldn't connect to server 'www.worldwidewiley.com' (port 80) ! Either the server is down or your network is not properly configured. Maybe you have to use a proxy to connect to the internet. Perhaps your modem is switched off / your network card disconnected or the address wasn't entered correctly. Please check if the URL is correct. If the problem persists you should contact your network administrator. Copied and pasted from your message..... On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 02:04:08 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: I've written a program that does that and much more. I'm looking for a beta tester or two. If you're interested, take a look at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/3NMEA.shtml Some the pages require Internet Explorer. There is a link to send me an email if anything grabs your interest. It will definitely be free to beta testers. I haven't yet evaluated whether there is enough demand to warrant marketing the program as shareware. I'd be interested in feedback on that issue as well. Glen Wilson On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 22:08:55 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Thanks for the program.... Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
If it's a DNS prob,
http://216.76.94.234/3NMEA.shtml should work. 500 errors are usually (but not always) a cgi script problem on the page. However, I just checked the logs and I don't see any 500 errors at all. This would seem to indicate that you never got to the server, so you may be correct. I gather you're still having problems? Glen On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 16:42:22 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Might have been a broken link to it. My browser simply couldn't find you DNS lookup or the link to the IP was broken...... On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 06:31:22 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: I'm puzzled; I've had several people go to the page with no problems and I haven't touched it in months. I use a trivial java script on the page to generate my email link; it fools the spammers' address harvesters. I'm removing it now to see if that helps. I've used it forever with no problems, but it's the obvious thing to try. Glen On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 23:11:13 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Got server troubles? Error 500 Internal Server Error The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request. Couldn't connect to server 'www.worldwidewiley.com' (port 80) ! Either the server is down or your network is not properly configured. Maybe you have to use a proxy to connect to the internet. Perhaps your modem is switched off / your network card disconnected or the address wasn't entered correctly. Please check if the URL is correct. If the problem persists you should contact your network administrator. Copied and pasted from your message..... On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 02:04:08 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: I've written a program that does that and much more. I'm looking for a beta tester or two. If you're interested, take a look at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/3NMEA.shtml Some the pages require Internet Explorer. There is a link to send me an email if anything grabs your interest. It will definitely be free to beta testers. I haven't yet evaluated whether there is enough demand to warrant marketing the program as shareware. I'd be interested in feedback on that issue as well. Glen Wilson On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 22:08:55 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Thanks for the program.... Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
Yep, that works. Thanks.....
On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 17:12:12 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: If it's a DNS prob, http://216.76.94.234/3NMEA.shtml should work. 500 errors are usually (but not always) a cgi script problem on the page. However, I just checked the logs and I don't see any 500 errors at all. This would seem to indicate that you never got to the server, so you may be correct. I gather you're still having problems? Glen On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 16:42:22 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Might have been a broken link to it. My browser simply couldn't find you DNS lookup or the link to the IP was broken...... On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 06:31:22 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: I'm puzzled; I've had several people go to the page with no problems and I haven't touched it in months. I use a trivial java script on the page to generate my email link; it fools the spammers' address harvesters. I'm removing it now to see if that helps. I've used it forever with no problems, but it's the obvious thing to try. Glen On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 23:11:13 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Got server troubles? Error 500 Internal Server Error The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request. Couldn't connect to server 'www.worldwidewiley.com' (port 80) ! Either the server is down or your network is not properly configured. Maybe you have to use a proxy to connect to the internet. Perhaps your modem is switched off / your network card disconnected or the address wasn't entered correctly. Please check if the URL is correct. If the problem persists you should contact your network administrator. Copied and pasted from your message..... On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 02:04:08 GMT, "Glen Wiley Wilson" wrote: I've written a program that does that and much more. I'm looking for a beta tester or two. If you're interested, take a look at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/3NMEA.shtml Some the pages require Internet Explorer. There is a link to send me an email if anything grabs your interest. It will definitely be free to beta testers. I haven't yet evaluated whether there is enough demand to warrant marketing the program as shareware. I'd be interested in feedback on that issue as well. Glen Wilson On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 22:08:55 GMT, (Larry) tempted fate with: Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Thanks for the program.... Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
"Larry" schreef in bericht ... Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Larry, this functionality is beyond the purpose of the program. Actually it would not be a big deal to realize, but how many serial ports does a "normal" PC have? My desktop has 2 serial ports, my laptop one, and many newer laptops dont even have a serial port these days, but only a USB port for serial I/O. Glen Wilson (see further this thread) has witten a very useful program, but his program is also limited to two serial ports for multiplexing NMEA data. In my opinion the best solution when you need several NMEA inputs is to use a NMEA multiplexer like this one: www.shipmodul.com. -- Rgds, /Ger Rietman www.sailsoft.nl |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
Yes, we have an 8-port NMEA multiplexer I will be installing into the
"new" used boat, an Amel Sharpi ketch from France, in the next couple of weeks as the equipment suite is completed..... On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:55:12 +0200, "Ger" wrote: "Larry" schreef in bericht .. . Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Larry, this functionality is beyond the purpose of the program. Actually it would not be a big deal to realize, but how many serial ports does a "normal" PC have? My desktop has 2 serial ports, my laptop one, and many newer laptops dont even have a serial port these days, but only a USB port for serial I/O. Glen Wilson (see further this thread) has witten a very useful program, but his program is also limited to two serial ports for multiplexing NMEA data. In my opinion the best solution when you need several NMEA inputs is to use a NMEA multiplexer like this one: www.shipmodul.com. -- Rgds, /Ger Rietman www.sailsoft.nl Larry W4CSC "No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH, not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!" |
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[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program
Actually, the two port limit is arbitrary. I could double that in about a day,
including testing. Better still, you can run multiple instances of my program to capture as many ports as you like and use the networking capability to merge the datastreams. I feel that the major functionality in my program is the NMEA data logging and display. The networking functions may prove useful for large yachts wanting data displays at multiple locations or on wireless devices. The multiplexing code was needed to implement the networking so that each instance of the program could display data from other instances on the network as well as data captured from local NMEA devices. Adding an extra serial port to the multiplexor stack was trivial, and removed the dependency on external hardware. However, just because I don't actually require external hardware doesn't mean that I don't recommend it. Using an opto-isolated NMEA (RS-422) to serial (RS-232) converter is a very good idea, for several reasons. I doubt multiplexors are any more expensive, if the alternative involves buying extra serial ports and converters. Though I don't have hands-on experience, the research I did while planning my own NMEA network left me convinced that the ShipModul products are very cool. Glen Wilson See my NMEA instrument repeater, logging, and networking program at: http://216.76.94.234/3NMEA.shtml On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:55:12 +0200, "Ger" tempted fate with: "Larry" schreef in bericht .. . Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a multiplexer. Larry, this functionality is beyond the purpose of the program. Actually it would not be a big deal to realize, but how many serial ports does a "normal" PC have? My desktop has 2 serial ports, my laptop one, and many newer laptops dont even have a serial port these days, but only a USB port for serial I/O. Glen Wilson (see further this thread) has witten a very useful program, but his program is also limited to two serial ports for multiplexing NMEA data. In my opinion the best solution when you need several NMEA inputs is to use a NMEA multiplexer like this one: www.shipmodul.com. Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 at worldwidewiley dot com |
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