2023-02-18, 09:03 PM
(2023-02-16, 04:28 PM)seandepagnier Wrote: If you can give a specific case of pypilot introducing errors and what it should do instead we can work to change it.
You could also try running pypilot as both AP+client and switch the wifi network if the actisense goes down... Not sure if this has any advantages.
Thanks Sean,
I'm currently sailing in marquesas islands on a 16 tons passoa 47. I've tested my configuration in various situations and pypilot never goes down or introduce any error so far -so no worry ! My previous comment was rather theorical.
We have rather strong winds here (20 to 35 kn) and big swell, I've used the wind option for reaching -nice- the gps option on downwing -very nice- and the compass option in various situation
When the boat is well balanced on sail, the energy used is really minimal
few comments if I may;
with opencpn (running on raspberry) as soon as the route is activated the pypilot switch from compass to gps, if you want to use compass option, you need to de-activate the route.
On my boat, the reaction time is slow, I can not really use the pilot as a second hand to manoeuver in harbour or mooring which would be a good option when you are struggling at one end of the boat with the anchor or with the sail...!
Overall very, very positive experience
have good sailing
Elea