2020-04-04, 03:39 PM
Sean ==>
Isn't there some output from either your pypilot motor controller or tinypilot computer that can be used to trip a relay (SSR). . . some output that says "Autopilot Engaged"? One that might be used to light an "AP ON" LED or -- in my case -- drive an SSR to engage the NECO clutch and be interrupted by an "Emergency AP Disengage" switch?
In an earlier email you said: "My motor controller has a possible clutch output to engage the autopilot. I recommend you wire a switch in series to this clutch to avoid a situation where you cannot steer."
That was my plan. I hope that is still possible.
Kip
Isn't there some output from either your pypilot motor controller or tinypilot computer that can be used to trip a relay (SSR). . . some output that says "Autopilot Engaged"? One that might be used to light an "AP ON" LED or -- in my case -- drive an SSR to engage the NECO clutch and be interrupted by an "Emergency AP Disengage" switch?
In an earlier email you said: "My motor controller has a possible clutch output to engage the autopilot. I recommend you wire a switch in series to this clutch to avoid a situation where you cannot steer."
That was my plan. I hope that is still possible.
Kip