"Hi Jake
You've been a great help with your advice and for the extra few dollars I agree with you on the APM2 being the choice of boards to get.
thanks again
Hadleigh
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Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hadleigh Shaw May 17, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I want to use the Ardupilot on my remote control boat but I need an accurate GPS (+/- 2metres if poss) I need it to be compatible with the Ardupilot - Arduino compatible UAV controller…Continue
GPS for boat
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hadleigh Shaw May 14, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a remote control baitboat. I would like to add a GPS navigation unit to it so I can store wavepoints (Good fishing spots) so that i can send the boat back to those wavepoints. It doesn't need…Continue
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Jake Stew replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat"The APM2 has everything the AMP1 has and more. It's a complete solution. You should be able to plug it right into your system and be ready to go unless you need some sort of special sensors specific to your application.
I…"
Hadleigh Shaw replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat"Hi Jake
Thanks for the info.
Can i run the Ardupilot 1.0 software with this board as I've been told with the newer sotware I would need sensors X and Y ?
For the purpose I need it for (Boat) these sensors arent needed (they are for altitude…"
Jake Stew replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat"I'd suggest the APM2 @ $199. Everything is all in one nice little unit, so it would be easier to waterproof than using separate modules. The GPS by it's self can be had for around $30.
The mediatek and ublox chipsets…"
Hadleigh Shaw replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat"Hi Jack
Thanks for clearing that up.
I can get a ready made unit for my boat but the supplier wanted 650GBP.Not sure how accurate that one is but by the sounds of things it won't be any more accurate then making up this kit myself at a fraction…"
Jake Stew replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion Accurate GPS to use with remote control boat"12V will fry the APM, it runs on the normal 5V power you should be getting from your ESC/BEC.
The thing about waves is that they travel, so there's no way to get "back to the same wavepoint".
Look up the current consumption in the GPS…"
Hadleigh Shaw posted a discussionAccurate GPS to use with remote control boat
Hi I want to use the Ardupilot on my remote control boat but I need an accurate GPS (+/- 2metres if poss) I need it to be compatible with the Ardupilot - Arduino compatible UAV controller w/ATMega328 PCBHas anyone got a GPS they can recommend to do the job.I just need it to plot wavepoints so I can resend my remote control boat back to the same wavepoint at a later date.Hope this makes sense.Also can anyone tell me the power consumption of these GPS's as I would like to run the whole project…See More
Hadleigh Shaw replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion GPS for boat"Hi Monroe
Thanks for the reply to my post
I just need to plot wavepoints by gps and save those wavepoints.I dont need this for autopilot purposes as I will be doing the steering and power by remote control.
I have a remote control boat just under…"
Monroe Lee King Jr. replied to Hadleigh Shaw's discussion GPS for boat"How big is your boat :) Your going to need a servo strong enough to turn the wheel. What type of engine do you have? Your going to need throttle control. I'd suggest thinking about radar obstacle warning and avoidance. I'd also look at the…"
Hadleigh Shaw posted a discussionGPS for boat
I have a remote control baitboat. I would like to add a GPS navigation unit to it so I can store wavepoints (Good fishing spots) so that i can send the boat back to those wavepoints. It doesn't need to do this automatically (Autopilot) as I can control the boat direction and speed manually. It needs to work at a distance of 240yds approx and accurate to within 2m I've seen the ardupilot system and have been told this will work. Can anyone help me with the Board and other components I will need…See More
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