I'm going to be working on a boat that I'd like to have controlled by ArduPilot, and I have a few questions.First of all, are these the major parts I need? (breakaway headers and small pieces, I have) I was reading about needing sensors, not needing sensors, blah blah blah, and wanted to verify that this is what I need for a boat.ArduPilot - Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega328FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V (I have a mini-usb - usb cable)EM406 GPSInterface Cable for EM406Secondly, I saw that ArduPilot 2.1 is pretty much the same as ArduPilot 2.0 except it requires the Z sensor. Obviously, with a boat, I shouldn't need a Z sensor. But is it required for the software to run? I couldn't decide - it seems awfully silly, but it DID says *requires*.Thirdly, when I first receive the equipment, and I'm about to do all the soldering of pieces here and there - do I follow the ArduPilot 1 instructions? 2? Is there a difference? Do I do the 1, and *then* the 2? I'm a bit confused- is the difference between ArduPilot 1 and 2 purely software? Help!Lastly, a general GPS question. Does the EM406 model (or any gps module in general) allow you to input a longitude/latitude and go to it directly? I read elsewhere something about smart paths and blah blah. If I give it a lon/lat, is it going to find the shortest route on the nearest roads??Thanks so much for all the help - I'm new to this, and I got VERY excited when I first read about ArduPilot. (I was about to go and purchase a Gumstix!)Jim
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I have just paid for and am waiting for everything for my electric boat. I got a bit excited and ordered the airspeed shield kit as well in case I buy a plane in the future, may be able to use if for speed setting. I have the ArduPilot (From the UK) and am waiting for the GPS FTDi cable etc.. form the US. Once the water unfreezes I should be on the water.
Is it still best to use the 1.0 software or use the latest in walk around mode?
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Time to start playing tonight.
Is it still best to use the 1.0 software or use the latest in walk around mode?
Andrew Hulme
Netherlands