LoCARB refresh
LoCARB gets repaired, a new improved magnetic coupling, and possible solutions for the Pixhawk navigation failures.
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Epilogue
LoCARB was recovered from Manhattan Beach in Half Moon Bay, Ca on August 1, 2020
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The tragic second launch
LoCARB was launched the second time, with some useful software upgrades! Also, credit is due where credit is due.
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LAUNCHED! Sort of.
Finally launched the boat, was it successful? Sort of.
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Launch in 2, 1…
Reflecting on the LoCARB project, and tying up loose ends. How quickly a year and 5 months pass!
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Navigation tuned and ready to go!
Navigation for LoCARB tested and complete, with a top speed clocked at 2 knots…Not a bad speed for being 125lbs!
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Set to launch, then covid happened…
Upgraded waterproof barrier and some lessons learned…
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Legwork for LoCARB Launch Day
A LoCARB day to remember, and some thoughtful reflection.
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Arduino Mavlink Library – Monitor the autopilot heartbeat
Monitor a Pixhawk flight controller autopilot with an Arduino using the Mavlink protocol.
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Arduino Mavlink Library – Changing flight modes
Use an Arduino to send a mavlink message to the autopilot to change flight/driving mode.
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