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====== PyPilot ====== | ====== PyPilot ====== | ||
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pypilot is a free software autopilot. To form a working autopilot you need both software and hardware components. | pypilot is a free software autopilot. To form a working autopilot you need both software and hardware components. | ||
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- used successfully on different orange pi boards running ubuntu | - used successfully on different orange pi boards running ubuntu | ||
- | It is recommended to choose either [[tinypilot]] or [[openplotter]] however, p | + | It is recommended to try pypilot using either [[tinypilot]] or [[openplotter]] but it is possible to run pypilot on many platforms. |
There are 4 supported control interfaces: | There are 4 supported control interfaces: | ||
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- [[calibration]] - required for correct operation | - [[calibration]] - required for correct operation | ||
- [[tuning gains]] - improve performance | - [[tuning gains]] - improve performance | ||
+ | - [[mounting hardware]] - correctly mount the hardware in the boat | ||
+ | - [[weather sensors]] - usb sensors with optional display | ||
The autopilot has worked successfully sailing hundreds of miles on s/v alexandra as well as reported successful on more than a dozen other vessels including boats with hydraulic pumps, and heavy steel cruising boats. | The autopilot has worked successfully sailing hundreds of miles on s/v alexandra as well as reported successful on more than a dozen other vessels including boats with hydraulic pumps, and heavy steel cruising boats. | ||