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[johnm]

Hello johnm

I bought the same ocotpus as you. Can you tell me how you installed the clucth system with Pypilot. I really don't know how to do it. Can you help me? 

NousVoila (Pierre)

Started with motor controller that did not have clutch output.
Added an external daughter board with fet, resistor and fuse.
I think the new motor controller has the needed hardware to drive the clutch.
Changed program to pwm the clutch.
This is from memory and and can dig up details.

It works very well. Usually draws about 4 amps when running.
It is a bit noisy. I connected ram to cockpit sole and it  wants to vibrate the cockpit sole.
Mostly an issue when going down wind with large waves.
Made some changes to mounting that helped.

John