Description en français

This simple Pypilot computer, ready to use, is equipped with a watertight enclosure and a high-performance compass using a modern 9-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor.

When used as an autopilot computer, its location on the boat must be carefully chosen to avoid interference from moving magnetic fields and ensure a good Wi-Fi connection. It can only be used as an external repeater if its location prevents any moving metallic or magnetic objects from passing or being placed nearby.

It can be controlled via Wi-Fi using a computer, tablet, phone, or even one or more Pypilot computers configured in "remote mode." Pypilot then disables the IMU, the UART connection to the controller, and any radio receiver on these computers, insensitive to magnetic interference. However, once "remote mode" is disabled, this computer can be used as a spare to replace the autopilot computer.

Combined with a Pypilot motor controller, this computer provides a high-performance boat autopilot that offers excellent course stability while consuming less power than most other autopilots. Several Pypilot motor controller models are available to adapt Pypilot to all existing drives. Note that the 12-24V 30A model with clutch control is compatible with all drives, while the 12V 7A model, without clutch control, is only suitable for tiller drive.

Pypilot motor controllers accurately measure the current drawn by the motor, which allows for effective travel limitation with multiple actuators when power consumption reaches a defined threshold. This eliminates the need for a rudder angle sensor, although it is possible to use one, as well as limit switches.

In addition to Compass mode, Pypilot can operate in apparent wind, true wind, or GPS modes if it receives data from the wind vane and GPS. This data can be provided via Wi-Fi.

As an option, the computer can exchange NMEA data via USB (CU option). This is the simplest solution to configure and the most versatile, allowing the use of USB-NMEA0183, USB-NMEA2000 converters, and even a USB-NMEA0183-SEATALK multiplexer (converters not supplied).

In addition to being controllable via Wi-Fi, Pypilot broadcasts all its data to other applications via Wi-Fi, including data received via USB.

The fully waterproof case provides excellent protection for the Pi Zero and its connections to the microSD card and HAT. It includes a PCB integrating the LCD display, the IMU, the UART interface to the motor controller and EMC surge protection. All cables pass through cable glands.

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2W is included with its microSD card with pypilot-tinycore. 

The computer is powered by 5V DC via a cable of approximately 45cm which can be powered by Navitop 10, 15 or 30A motor controller.

Enclosure: 85 x 58 x 33 mm (96mm between the two fixing holes).

Upon request, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W can be replaced at no extra cost with a Pi Zero to significantly reduce power consumption, at the cost of a longer boot time for Wi-Fi and the Pypilot web server.

The motor controller and USB-to-NMEA converters are not included.

 This computer does not have a radio remote control receiver or an EEPROM for automatic PyPilot configuration with the ICM20948 IMU and JLX12864 display. PyPilot configuration must be done manually.

Manual (en)

Manuel (fr)

Electronic schematic

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