First i would like to thank the people that have made this project possible!
Here is my setup so far:
Raspburry pi 3b+
MPU-9255
Octopus helm cable drive motor with electronic clutch.
This is the information published on their website
WWW.OCTOPUSDRIVES.COM
WWW.OCTOPUSEUROPE.COM
C ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
C1 Connecting Drive to Autopilot
As the Type R Autopilot Drive is designed
to work with most autopilot manufacturers’
equipment, the wiring colors or connection
references will differ slightly in each case.
However, drive to autopilot connections
are fundamentally the same for all makes
of autopilot. The Type R drive has a simple
four wire connection - two wires are for
the drive motor power feed, the other two
are for the clutch (Fig C1). Refer to the
autopilot manufacturer’s instructions for
wiring information.
Note that the Type R drive requires a 12V
input for both the motor drive and the
clutch. Do not use with a 24V system.
C2 Rudder Feedback Unit
C2a Connection - non-Simrad Autopilots
i) Connect the RFB Module wires to
autopilot junction box - refer to Figs
C2 and C3 for the correct wiring
color connections for common
autopilot brands.
ii) Setup and calibrate the RFB as
described in section B6.
DRIVE CABLE AUTOPILOT
RED MOTOR +12V
BLACK MOTOR -12V (0V)
GREEN CLUTCH +12V
WHITE CLUTCH -12V (0V)
After researching motor controllers i find i am more confused.
My question is what motor controller would be best for this setup and how do i control the electric clutch?
Thanks in advance!
Here is my setup so far:
Raspburry pi 3b+
MPU-9255
Octopus helm cable drive motor with electronic clutch.
This is the information published on their website
WWW.OCTOPUSDRIVES.COM
WWW.OCTOPUSEUROPE.COM
C ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
C1 Connecting Drive to Autopilot
As the Type R Autopilot Drive is designed
to work with most autopilot manufacturers’
equipment, the wiring colors or connection
references will differ slightly in each case.
However, drive to autopilot connections
are fundamentally the same for all makes
of autopilot. The Type R drive has a simple
four wire connection - two wires are for
the drive motor power feed, the other two
are for the clutch (Fig C1). Refer to the
autopilot manufacturer’s instructions for
wiring information.
Note that the Type R drive requires a 12V
input for both the motor drive and the
clutch. Do not use with a 24V system.
C2 Rudder Feedback Unit
C2a Connection - non-Simrad Autopilots
i) Connect the RFB Module wires to
autopilot junction box - refer to Figs
C2 and C3 for the correct wiring
color connections for common
autopilot brands.
ii) Setup and calibrate the RFB as
described in section B6.
DRIVE CABLE AUTOPILOT
RED MOTOR +12V
BLACK MOTOR -12V (0V)
GREEN CLUTCH +12V
WHITE CLUTCH -12V (0V)
After researching motor controllers i find i am more confused.
My question is what motor controller would be best for this setup and how do i control the electric clutch?
Thanks in advance!