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Companion computer and tracker programming complete

April 1, 2019
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 |  Autopilot, companion computer, Satellite Communications, Thoughts

Finished programming…I think. Whats next? Building and testing the solar power system and the physical boat hull!

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Bi-directional satellite communication and messaging!

March 25, 2019
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 |  companion computer, Mavlink, Satellite Communications

Finally hooked up my Rockseven Rockblock modem and implemented bi-directional communication!

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Small little update

February 25, 2019
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 |  companion computer, Thoughts

A quick update about KST servos, Rockblock Naked MK2 Sat modem, and LOCARBs electronics progress

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Thinking through selecting a servo for the rudder control system

February 13, 2019
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 |  Autopilot

Thinking through the selection of a rudder servo based on the life expectancy of its internal components.

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Using an Arduino to read RPM from the Hobbywing RPM sensor

February 11, 2019
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 |  Propulsion

Reading RPM using an Arduino and a Hobbywing RPM sensor

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Uploading a waypoint and interfacing the Pixhawk to an Arduino using Mavlink

February 10, 2019
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 |  Autopilot, companion computer, Mavlink

How to upload a new flight plan to a Pixhawk from an Arduino

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Understanding the Arduino Mavlink library

February 9, 2019
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 |  Autopilot, companion computer, Mavlink

Quick lesson on how to use the Arduino Mavlink Library

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On choosing my electronic captains…

February 8, 2019
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 |  Autopilot, companion computer

My journey of how I came to selecting a companion computer configuration.

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Working through the build…

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 |  Autopilot, companion computer, Propulsion, Thoughts

Beginning thoughts on how to approach a project of this size and scope. Priorities, electronics, and assumptions.

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