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Programming a BLHeli ESC with BLHeli Suite for use with autonomous boats

January 14, 2021
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 |  Propulsion

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

January 9, 2021
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 |  Power Supply, Propulsion

Building the new 18650 based power supply and testing out the new magnetic coupling

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LoCARB refresh

November 21, 2020
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 |  Hull Design, Propulsion

LoCARB gets repaired, a new improved magnetic coupling, and possible solutions for the Pixhawk navigation failures.

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Epilogue

August 1, 2020
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 |  Hull Design, Thoughts

LoCARB was recovered from Manhattan Beach in Half Moon Bay, Ca on August 1, 2020

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The tragic second launch

July 31, 2020
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 |  companion computer, Propulsion, Satellite Communications, Thoughts, Uncategorized

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.

July 28, 2020
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 |  Autopilot, Hull Design, Propulsion, Satellite Communications, Thoughts, Tracker

Finally launched the boat, was it successful? Sort of.

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Launch in 2, 1…

July 25, 2020
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 |  Thoughts

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!

July 22, 2020
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 |  Autopilot, companion computer, Satellite Communications

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…

July 8, 2020
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 |  Propulsion, Thoughts

Upgraded waterproof barrier and some lessons learned…

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Legwork for LoCARB Launch Day

February 29, 2020
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 |  Thoughts

A LoCARB day to remember, and some thoughtful reflection.

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  • Programming a BLHeli ESC with BLHeli Suite for use with autonomous boats
  • LoCARB gets a new power supply for the refresh
  • LoCARB refresh
  • Epilogue
  • The tragic second launch
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