Magnetic Coupling Failure and LoCARB Recovered
Magnetic coupling v2 Failed. LoCARB recovered, and next steps.
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Ardurover pixhawk settings for autonomous operation
ArduPilot Rover, Copter, Boat, and Sub, Pixhawk settings for fully autonomous steering
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Motor pod repaired
LoCARB refresh motor pod assembly complete.
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Programming a BLHeli ESC with BLHeli Suite for use with autonomous boats
How to program a BLHeli-S ESC for low kV motor applications, like for use with an autonomous boat.
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LoCARB gets a new power supply for the refresh
Building the new 18650 based power supply and testing out the new magnetic coupling
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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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