[ANN] NMEA data over IP networks, freeware program

[Ger]

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

 

[Larry]

Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a
multiplexer. Thanks for the 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

Larry W4CSC

"No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH,
not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!"

 

[Larry]

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.....

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



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!"

 

[Larry]

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......

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



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!"

 

[Larry]

Yep, that works. Thanks.....

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



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!"

 

[Ger]

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.

 

[Larry]

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.....

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.

Larry W4CSC

"No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH,
not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!"