2017-09-17, 02:47 PM
I just tested pypilot on a trimaran sailing 15 knots, and it is working. Using rtlsdr IR remote for control. It can use any tv remote, also buttons, or gui program through openplotter. There is a browser control interface that also works.
I am trying to get the website going soon.
I started a wiki:
https://github.com/pypilot/pypilot/wiki
I will try to upload pictures, and hopefully a tinypilot image soon.
I just got the raspberry zero W working today, it needs a newer kernel to boot. The wifi is lower power than a usb wifi on the regular zero.
The controller can handle up to 20 amps, but only 10 amps continuously. I also want to make a controller that is 3x this power soon. You will need a drive unit to move the rudder. There is no rudder feedback.
I have 1 spare controller right now. It is a prototype but works fine. PM me if interested.
I also have 1 spare weather sensor board for wind and pressure/temp. It uses the davis vantage pro anenometer you can find online. It works with opencpn and/or pypilot since it is nmea0183.
I am trying to get the website going soon.
I started a wiki:
https://github.com/pypilot/pypilot/wiki
I will try to upload pictures, and hopefully a tinypilot image soon.
I just got the raspberry zero W working today, it needs a newer kernel to boot. The wifi is lower power than a usb wifi on the regular zero.
The controller can handle up to 20 amps, but only 10 amps continuously. I also want to make a controller that is 3x this power soon. You will need a drive unit to move the rudder. There is no rudder feedback.
I have 1 spare controller right now. It is a prototype but works fine. PM me if interested.
I also have 1 spare weather sensor board for wind and pressure/temp. It uses the davis vantage pro anenometer you can find online. It works with opencpn and/or pypilot since it is nmea0183.