2023-12-13, 02:29 AM
I am having trouble with how to connect a 12v clutch that will allow the wheel and rudder to turn while autopilot is not operating. The schematics have two connections for clutch at pins 1 and 2 of J10 on the controller. I also see one connection labelled MOSI (PB3) which has a clutch output, I think. However, I don't see see a connection for a switch where all the other switches would connect on the Tinypilot.
I may be misunderstanding the whole idea of a clutch. I am thinking that it is the equivalent of engaging the belt tension lever on a wheel pilot. That being said, I can imagine just wiring up a switch to positive and attaching a positive and negative to a 12v clutch motor, such as one like on an air conditioner pump. That would not need anything to go through the computer.
Are there some additional functions to a clutch that I am missing that would necessitate a connection to the computer? Also, what are the connections on the switch side and the clutch side?
Thanks
I may be misunderstanding the whole idea of a clutch. I am thinking that it is the equivalent of engaging the belt tension lever on a wheel pilot. That being said, I can imagine just wiring up a switch to positive and attaching a positive and negative to a 12v clutch motor, such as one like on an air conditioner pump. That would not need anything to go through the computer.
Are there some additional functions to a clutch that I am missing that would necessitate a connection to the computer? Also, what are the connections on the switch side and the clutch side?
Thanks