LoCARB - Part 2

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

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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.

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LAUNCHED! Sort of.

Posted on July 28, 2020July 30, 2020 by Adrian Li

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

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Launch in 2, 1…

Posted on July 25, 2020July 26, 2020 by Adrian Li

Reflecting on the LoCARB project, and tying up loose ends. How quickly a year and 5 months pass!

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Set to launch, then covid happened…

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Adrian Li

Upgraded waterproof barrier and some lessons learned…

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Legwork for LoCARB Launch Day

Posted on February 29, 2020July 8, 2020 by Adrian Li

A LoCARB day to remember, and some thoughtful reflection.

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Arduino Mavlink Library – Monitor the autopilot heartbeat

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Adrian Li

Monitor a Pixhawk flight controller autopilot with an Arduino using the Mavlink protocol.

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Arduino Mavlink Library – Changing flight modes

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Adrian Li

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!

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Adrian Li

Locarb is nearing completion but its taken many steps to get there!

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