NMEALink
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
This app replaces a USB GPS receiver ! You will save you the 50 bucks !
NMEALink reads GPS and accelerometer from your iPhone/iPad, and forwards NMEA frames ($GPRMC and $GPHDT) to a navigation software (OpenCPN ...) running in your MacBook, using IP/UDP over Bluetooth, Wifi or USB. You just have to configure the Connexion Sharing between your Mac and your iPhone.
For information, IP addresses commonly seen between an iPhone and a MacBook (OSX Maverick) are :
For Bluetooth : 170.20.10.2
For USB : 170.20.10.5
For Wifi : 170.20.10.3
Tip : to know the Mac IP address, type 'ifconfig' in your MacBook shell.
NMEALink reads GPS and accelerometer from your iPhone/iPad, and forwards NMEA frames ($GPRMC and $GPHDT) to a navigation software (OpenCPN ...) running in your MacBook, using IP/UDP over Bluetooth, Wifi or USB. You just have to configure the Connexion Sharing between your Mac and your iPhone.
For information, IP addresses commonly seen between an iPhone and a MacBook (OSX Maverick) are :
For Bluetooth : 170.20.10.2
For USB : 170.20.10.5
For Wifi : 170.20.10.3
Tip : to know the Mac IP address, type 'ifconfig' in your MacBook shell.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 897.36 KB of space to download and install NMEALink app. NMEALink is available on iTunes for $9.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of DFR Editions Denis Froschauer at http://imariner.frbb.net.
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