What is AgOpenGPS?

Quick overview of the AgOpenGPS system

AgOpenGPS (the software, not the overarching project which shares its name) is an open source Windows program that can be used for autosteer, guidance, section control, and many other features that are typically found in expensive name-brand precision agriculture companies.

This program was first written by Brian Tischler who made it available to all who are interested in learning more about coding and electronics and how they can benefit farmers all over the world.

We don’t want anyone to get hurt or sued so below you’ll find a disclaimer. If you choose to install this stuff on your Ag. Equipment, do so at your own risk.

What software is required?

AgOpenGPS is actually consists of two programs - AgOpenGPS and AgIO. They are closely integrated, but serve distinct roles in achieving autosteer. Both are downloaded together, the latest release is available here: https://github.com/AgOpenGPS-Official/AgOpenGPS/releases

AgOpenGPS (short for ‘agricultural open source GPS’): Takes inputs provided by AgIO and uses these to deliver autosteer in all of its forms (lightbar guidance, standard autosteer, section control, rate control).

AgIO (short for ‘agricultural input/output’): Acts as the communication hub between your tablet and signals from the ‘outside world’. GPS data, wheel angle sensor readings and RTK corrections are all passed through AgIO. In practice you will use AgIO to set up connections to the various input sources, and remedy any connection issues that might arise. Otherwise, it will sit in the background for most of the time.

What hardware is required?

Not as much as you’d think! For a quick answer to this question, see the handy Getting Started guide and for all things hardware-related in full detail, visit the Hardware section of the documentation.

Disclaimer

• Important *

This software is for discussion and learning of Precision Ag algorithms and techniques. It is not in any way to be used on any physical equipment and is meant for use by a simulator only.

Any use of AgOpenGPS on real physical equipment is not allowed and is not recommended in any way, neither off road or on road.

It is completely unsafe and has no safety limits built in or implied.

AgOpenGPS is strictly an example of C# programming for demonstration purposes only and shall not be used for any other purpose.

Ag Precision Mapping and Section Control Software

This software reads NMEA strings for the purpose of recording and mapping position information for Agricultural use. Also it has up to 16 Sections to control implements application of product preventing over-application.

Included is an Installer with all the necessary files along with UDP, TCP/IP, and serial NMEA simulators.