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: Propulsion
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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Magnetic Coupling Failure and LoCARB Recovered
Magnetic coupling v2 Failed. LoCARB recovered, and next steps.
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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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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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Set to launch, then covid happened…
Upgraded waterproof barrier and some lessons learned…
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