LoCARB

The Build (in review)

Posted on June 10, 2021June 24, 2021 by Adrian Li

After a week and a half out in the ocean, I review just how well the components integrated into LoCARB performed.

The Hail Mary

Posted on May 30, 2021May 31, 2021 by Adrian Li

LoCARB has its main thruster repaired, its solar system loses a charge controller, and LoCARB gets a backup thruster. Also, LoCARB gets launched again.

Magnetic Coupling Failure and LoCARB Recovered

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Adrian Li

Magnetic coupling v2 Failed. LoCARB recovered, and next steps.

Ardurover pixhawk settings for autonomous operation

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 by Adrian Li

ArduPilot Rover, Copter, Boat, and Sub, Pixhawk settings for fully autonomous steering

Motor pod repaired

Posted on April 1, 2021April 3, 2021 by Adrian Li

LoCARB refresh motor pod assembly complete.

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

Posted on January 14, 2021January 15, 2021 by Adrian Li

How to program a BLHeli-S ESC for low kV motor applications, like for use with an autonomous boat.

LoCARB gets a new power supply for the refresh

Posted on January 9, 2021April 1, 2021 by Adrian Li

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

Epilogue

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by Adrian Li

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

The tragic second launch

Posted on July 31, 2020August 1, 2020 by Adrian Li

LoCARB was launched the second time, with some useful software upgrades! Also, credit is due where credit is due.