The Build (in review)
I review the components of LoCARB and how they performed after 94 days out in the ocean.
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Category: Autopilot
The Hail Mary
LoCARB has its main thruster repaired, its solar system loses a charge controller, and LoCARB gets a backup thruster. Also, LoCARB gets launched again.
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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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LAUNCHED! Sort of.
Finally launched the boat, was it successful? Sort of.
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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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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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The end is in sight!
Locarb is nearing completion but its taken many steps to get there!
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Consolidating with a mini mega and soldered protoboard circuits
Consolidating electronics and plans for if LoCARB is found
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Companion computer and tracker programming complete
Finished programming…I think. Whats next? Building and testing the solar power system and the physical boat hull!
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