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PVC Boat - First time build
@treefpv wrote: Just want to share my first attempt to build DIY Boat from PVC. Been a while reading the ArduBoat forum, and interested to build my own DIY Boat, the purpose for this build is for...
View ArticleArduboat Kayak Spins in circles
@art62 wrote: Hello everyone, I recently built a arduboat kayak for lake mapping but I have an issue. When I set Auto mode with waypoints the kayak just spins in circles , moves , and spins in circles...
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Reefmaster in mission planner
@VOERBOOTUPGRADE wrote: Hello guy's i am all newbie on ardupilot but since a have the latest version apm 2.8 with 4 in 1 powerboard and radio telemetry.i was wondering if i can use a depth sounder...
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Twin hull air boat for lake mapping
@Joe_Haase wrote: I just wanted to share a project I have been working on with a bunch of kids from the 4-H. It started as a busted piece of Styrofoam we found doing a water way clean up, and has...
View ArticleWhere to fine board Schematics for Ardupilot 2.6 et al
@Wally wrote: When adding peripherals or troubleshooting a good schematic is needed. I have not been able to locate any board schematics on the web. There is mention of Eagle files, not that they are...
View ArticleNew style ROV, with teather
@mbardsley wrote: My son is a manufactor of Subsea video recording equipment and lights for divers. We wanted to branch out. and the project was given to me to solve. I have a basic design of a 5"...
View ArticleHow can one input heading data from sources other than magnetometer?
@martinandriener wrote: I thank the ArduBoat group and all the greater ardupilot community for your exemplary intelligence-sharing and cooperative spirit! Working with Pixhawk autopilots running...
View ArticleMy Boat Not follow waypoints
@mojtaba.b wrote: Hello friends. I have a huge problem. Please help meI made a boat and use of ARDUPILOT 2.8 to navigate it. I load Ardurover v2.5(3da78052) firmware to my board. I connected radio...
View ArticleWhat does the firmware actually comprise of?
@neon64 wrote: Sorry a real noob here... Our team is working on a boat, however we are following along with the ArduRover docs because that seems the closest. Here the docs show loading firmware onto...
View ArticleBasic Setup for Dummies
@John_Easton wrote: I will be deleting and replacing this first post with all the little things I have learned from the gurus on this board, particularly David Boulanger and Michael Oborne, that have...
View ArticleESC powering Pixhawk?
@D_S_S wrote: My project uses a trolling motor with a 30amp ESC. Prior to using the Pixhawk, my ESC would power the RC receiver. Now when connecting the ESC to one of the Pixhawk main output signal...
View ArticleCorrecting a 'wobbly' path between Waypoints?
@John_Easton wrote: A wobbly path wastes time and fuel when carrying out a survey on a large body of water. Not to mention the safety hazard should there be another boat on the water and the skipper...
View ArticleGNSS accuracy improvement
@Bas_Hamans wrote: I'm pretty new the the ardupilot scene and have finished my first project which is a fishing bait boat. I have used a APM 2.8 with a M8N. Everything is working 100% and I'm very...
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No Signal to Motor or Steering Servo (Pixhawk)
@D_S_S wrote: I have tried two configurations for powering my receiver & rudder servo. Neither config controls the ESC or steering servo. Config 1. SBEC powers the rudder servo and receiver. No...
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How to stabilize heading?
@uziak wrote: 20160918_133747292_iOS.jpg1089x1065 276 KB Hi, I am working on my small boat with an APMrover and a pixfalcon. My boat has two paddles on both side and they can be individually...
View ArticlePowering Pixhawk & output rail
@Lat_Long wrote: Hello all, I'm making the switch from APM 2.x to Pixhawk and I have a question about wiring. As I understand it the power supply to the pixhawk board does not power the output rail?...
View ArticleBeginer - How to start the HKpilot 32
@J.Leite wrote: Hi Every one. I am very new on autopilots, I am puting together a boat and after purchase the autopilot, I noticed that I need to upload the firmware. The software offers some otion...
View ArticleHow many GPS's?
@Lat_Long wrote: Hi All, I am thinking of adding another GPS, a 2nd GPS. Is anyone running more than one GPS in their ArduBoat project? Did anyone notice a increase in accuracy when they added a 2nd...
View ArticleArduBoat (ArduRover) Skips WP passing nearby but without entering
@estebancaligaris wrote: Hello everyone, I would like to share with you some troubles I'm having using the ArduBoat in Auto Mode. The thing is that I need to move my boat from one waypoint to another,...
View ArticleArduBoat Troubleshooting - not quite following mission path
@jghielme wrote: It is not following a mission path very well. Sometimes, it goes in the right direction and takes a wavy path to the way-point. I changed the NAVL1_ period to smooth out the path....
View ArticleNot going back to home
@J.Leite wrote: Hi,How can adjust my software to go back to home point after finish a programmed path? Another question, if I am in the midle of a track but did not fineshed yet, can I interrupt it...
View ArticleFirmware update 3.01
@Andersonsleite wrote: Dears I am using an HKPILOT32 with 2.50 version but when I try to use the last version 3.01 the system is not arming anymore. Is there any limitation for HKPILOT32? Did anybody...
View ArticleHardware directory for arduino not found
@neon64 wrote: I'm trying to compile the master-AVR branch to use on my APM 2.x board. I am running ArchLinux. However when running make from the APMrover2 directory I get the following error:...
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PWM to High Current H-Bridge
@John_Easton wrote: Hi all, as some of you might remember I was having a problem with my survey boat zig zagging terribly while carrying out a mission. At first I thought it was a Mission Planner...
View ArticleAutopilot integration on real boat?
@onoffon wrote: Hello everyone, newbie here. I'm long time rc hobbist but i have little to no knowlige about autopilots.That being said, i need to find a way to integrate gps waypoint and compass...
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