Two Raspberry Pi boards SD cards for each Raspberry Pi Power supplies for each Raspberry Pi Ethernet cables or a Wi-Fi network Basic knowledge of the Linux command line
Install Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian): Download the latest Raspberry Pi OS image from the official website. Write the image to the SD card using a tool like Etcher or Raspberry Pi Imager. Boot the Raspberry Pi with the SD card. Set up Wi-Fi (if necessary):
Connect to your Wi-Fi network using the Raspberry Pi configuration tool or the command line.
Open a terminal window on the Raspberry Pi. Update the package lists: Use code with caution.
Install Raspberry Pi OS: Follow the same steps as for the Signal K server. Set up Wi-Fi (if necessary): Follow the same steps as for the Signal K server.
Download the latest OpenCPN installer for Raspberry Pi from the official OpenCPN website. Follow the installation instructions provided with the installer.
Open OpenCPN. Go to "Plugins" -> "Signal K". Enable the Signal K plugin. In the "Server Address" field, enter the IP address of the Signal K server (192.168.26.1). In the "Server Port" field, enter the default Signal K server port (3000). Click "Connect".
Verify that both Raspberry Pi devices are on the same subnet (192.168.26.x). If using Wi-Fi, ensure a strong and stable connection.
You can customize the Signal K server configuration to suit your needs, such as adding plugins for specific sensors or devices.
Explore the various settings and plugins in OpenCPN to tailor it to your preferences.