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N4N1 the Autonomous Sailboat

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I built N4N1 to learn the details of the ardupilot sailboat firmware. I have had a few student groups building similar vessels at work, and thought it would be worthwhile to go through the exercise myself. Plus I had a boat gathering dust that needed a job. N4N1 uses the ardupilot sailboat firmware on a … Continue reading N4N1 the Autonomous Sailboat

Electronic Windvane

January 6, 2021January 5, 20221 Comment

This project documents how to make a windvane to sense the wind direction. It was designed for an autonomous sailboat but could be used in other applications. The structure is mostly 3D printed and uses a gopro mount to attach to the hull. The main sensor is a magnetic encoder that outputs an analog voltage … Continue reading Electronic Windvane

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This website is operated by Mike Holden, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University Maritime Academy.  Generally I post things I make.

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