CR - 135€ - Watertight computer Pypilot-tinypilot by NaviTop, with RF remote controls receiver, ready to use

This Pypilot computer, ready to use, is equipped with a 433 MHz RF remote controls receiver and an additional Arduino dedicated to remote controls decoding.

Supplied with an 8-button remote control transmitter and a second, watertight 4-button transmitter.

The Arduino, the EEPROM, and the SD card are already flashed. The two included radio remote controls are already registered with the system. The EEPROM memory allows Pypilot to be automatically configured according to the HAT hardware.

Combining this Pypilot computer with a Pypilot motor controller result in a high-performanc boat autopilot.

There are several models of Pypilot motor controller available to adapt pypilot to all existing drive systems. You can either build your own or purchase one, keeping in mind that while the 12-24V 30A model with clutch control can be used with all existing drive systems, the 12V 7A model without clutch output is only suitable for electric tiller steering systems.

The Pypilot autopilot system, with its Pypilot computer and motor controller, uses a travel limit function based on motor current, which is precisely measured by the motor controller. This allows the system to operate without a rudder angle sensor. However, the system is also compatible with using a rudder angle sensor, or even limit switches.

The fully waterproof case provides excellent protection for the Pi Zero and its connections to the microSD card and HAT. It includes the LCD screen, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, and the pre-installed pypilot-tinycore software. It also comes with a 4-pin waterproof connector for the controller and a 5 V DC power cable. Improvements include the integration of a TDK ICM20948 IC on the PCB and the integration of the 433 MHz antenna inside.

The watertight computer is supplied as standard without a USB or NMEA0183 cable because it can receive and transmit data via Wi-Fi using the TCP20220 port. Upon request, the computer can be equipped with one or two additional cable glands with the following optional cables: