2023-01-15, 12:50 AM
Hello all!
I'm just starting a custom Autopilot system for our new 19ft Campion Explorer Fishing boat.
The boat is setup with a 135hp inboard/outboard motor with hydraulic steering. For trolling, there is a 9.9hp Yamaha "kicker" motor that can be attached to the main motor leg with an EZ Steer link rod.
The end state goal is to be able to setup a series of waypoints along an underwater shelf and have the boat capable of following the waypoint track with no human interference.
Phase 1: Initial controller - Kicker Motor Throttle.
Use Arduino to accept 433mhz RF Remote control inputs to modulate "kicker" motor throttle. It is proof of concept, and gets me started programing Arduino. This will allow us to modulate the boat's speed while fishing at the stern.
Components:
- Arduino Uno R3 (https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-uno-rev3)
- RF Remote Controller and Receiver (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32852233...1802sAJaMF)
- Align DS530 Servo Motor
- Fabricated pieces to attach servo to the kicker motor
Phase 2: Complete Controller - Kicker Throttle + Steering
Use the working Arduino and Remote setup, add hydraulic pump and motor controller to drive main motor leg steering. Only human input through remote control. This will additionally allow us to modify our course while fishing. Now we have full course
Phase 3: Automatic Input - Integrate PyPilot to provide "Automatic Input"
Integrate RP and PyPilot as inputs to the steering and throttle controller Arduino.
I'll keep updating here as the project continues.
I'm just starting a custom Autopilot system for our new 19ft Campion Explorer Fishing boat.
The boat is setup with a 135hp inboard/outboard motor with hydraulic steering. For trolling, there is a 9.9hp Yamaha "kicker" motor that can be attached to the main motor leg with an EZ Steer link rod.
The end state goal is to be able to setup a series of waypoints along an underwater shelf and have the boat capable of following the waypoint track with no human interference.
Phase 1: Initial controller - Kicker Motor Throttle.
Use Arduino to accept 433mhz RF Remote control inputs to modulate "kicker" motor throttle. It is proof of concept, and gets me started programing Arduino. This will allow us to modulate the boat's speed while fishing at the stern.
Components:
- Arduino Uno R3 (https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-uno-rev3)
- RF Remote Controller and Receiver (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32852233...1802sAJaMF)
- Align DS530 Servo Motor
- Fabricated pieces to attach servo to the kicker motor
Phase 2: Complete Controller - Kicker Throttle + Steering
Use the working Arduino and Remote setup, add hydraulic pump and motor controller to drive main motor leg steering. Only human input through remote control. This will additionally allow us to modify our course while fishing. Now we have full course
Phase 3: Automatic Input - Integrate PyPilot to provide "Automatic Input"
Integrate RP and PyPilot as inputs to the steering and throttle controller Arduino.
I'll keep updating here as the project continues.