2017-10-30, 09:40 PM
Quote:I assume a PyPilot AP & Controller could be used with my Wheelpilot, but I am considering making a light servo pendulum water blade, for use with your PyPilot, because it has many merits, such as low power with amplification by the servo pendulum to turn a rudder or a wheel. If Pypilot can be used with the servo pendulum water blade in lighter air and in other heavier conditions, you have pointed out that the windvane can then be added for use in heavier air.It can probably be used with your wheel pilot. If you can apply power to it to turn the wheel, and reverse the leads to turn the wheel the other way it will work.
Quote:My question is if PyPilot + gear above works well in both light and heavy air, with a small low powered motor and lead or ball screw on the servo pendulum, why would you need any other autopilot motor (such as direct to tiller or wheel)?A motor for the rudder compared to a servo oar would give faster response time, and also be less complicated,
Quote:Would it just be a backup, with the expense of another more powerful motor which uses greater power in case the servo pendulum broke?maybe.
I suppose one could just have a second small motor + lead/ball screw available as backup for use on your Moniter/Windvane too.
So far, the 3dprinter lead screw is working and strong enough to lift several pounds. I'm going to try to connect it tomorrow. It is sealed in pvc pipe. It is also extremely quiet compared to my other drives. I think this is because there are no gears or belts. I think the motor might not have enough torque though,