2017-10-27, 06:02 PM
It's nice that the Pypilot website is up. I've been interested to see a video of it in action, and pictures of the physical installation. I believe there was once a video but I haven't seen it.
I see the controller is available for sale. I assume Openplotter on our existing Raspberry Pi will eventually play the "computer" role for those who desire it?
The hardware information on github only specifies a "brushed" motor and a ball screw ram, leaving me curious about the specific motor choices that have been tested or would be assumed to work. Of course this could vary from boat to boat. (My boat is probably close enough to the Catalina 32 it was tested on. )
A wireless remote like this would seem to be a simple upgrade:
https://www.amazon.com/INSMA-Wireless-Ch...01CCSG2ZY/
Don't let the quiet of this forum fool you into thinking there is a lack of interest! I think it is just that we don't quite know where to start.
I see the controller is available for sale. I assume Openplotter on our existing Raspberry Pi will eventually play the "computer" role for those who desire it?
The hardware information on github only specifies a "brushed" motor and a ball screw ram, leaving me curious about the specific motor choices that have been tested or would be assumed to work. Of course this could vary from boat to boat. (My boat is probably close enough to the Catalina 32 it was tested on. )
A wireless remote like this would seem to be a simple upgrade:
https://www.amazon.com/INSMA-Wireless-Ch...01CCSG2ZY/
Don't let the quiet of this forum fool you into thinking there is a lack of interest! I think it is just that we don't quite know where to start.