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Phil Brunson replied to Ben's discussion 3D sonar mapping in ArduBoat User Group
"Ben, I am looking to do the same. So for I have only found the structure scan fishing types like Lowrance or Humminbird and the professional ones that cost a lot. The fishing ones look to connect back to the display via ethernet. I am looking at…"
Feb 21, 2015
Phil Brunson replied to Phil Brunson's discussion Design Idea in ArduBoat User Group
"That looks like a good boat.  I thought about making my own also since I am on a budget.  Don't know how, but would be a fun project.
One of my goals is it needs to be light.  Some of the lake/ponds are in the woods and it (and everything else) will…"
Jan 5, 2015
Phil Brunson replied to Phil Brunson's discussion Design Idea in ArduBoat User Group
"I did see the posts.  I did not think about asking about a hull.  Good idea."
Jan 2, 2015
Phil Brunson replied to Phil Brunson's discussion Design Idea in ArduBoat User Group
"Thanks Ken, for the notes.
This is more for search then recovery.  Basically I want to use it to scan the floor, and if I find something then the divers can take over.  I am also looking at a ROV design when the water has ice on it.  I can scan…"
Jan 2, 2015
Phil Brunson replied to Phil Brunson's discussion Design Idea in ArduBoat User Group
"I have, great project.  I have read all the comments and I am basing my plans off of it.  I saw the Kayak and thought it would be good too.

Where did you find the Pontoons?
Phil"
Jan 2, 2015
Phil Brunson posted a discussion in ArduBoat User Group
Howdy,I am working on a portable USV for search and rescue.  I am trying to figure out a platform to use of a boat.  I was looking at the RC plane floats, but I came across a youth Kayak that I think might work.  The seating area could house the…
Jan 2, 2015
Phil Brunson replied to Thomas J Coyle III's discussion Pontoon Remote Survey Vehicle (RSV) in ArduBoat User Group
"Great project.  One question, what does the data look like?  New to all this and was trying to figure out how to wireless connect a Hummingbird unit to a land station to get a good picture of the floor.
Phil"
Dec 15, 2014
Phil Brunson replied to Mathew Herbert's discussion What Modifications are needed to make Ardurover work for a boat? in ArduBoat User Group
"Mat,
What are you using for the side scanning sonar?  I am looking into a portable RC / RAV boat to scan ponds and small lakes and need a good picture of the floor for Search and Rescue. 

Thanks Phil"
Dec 15, 2014