With an initial prototype complete, it was time to test it out! In terms of functionality, the rudder and motor speed can be manually controlled, data is sent back to a live dashboard and data is periodically sent to a database for reporting purposes. We wanted to test how it performs Read more…
Read part 1 here Choosing a propeller and motor Now we know how much force the boat requires to move along, we can choose a propeller that produces this force, however manufacturers don’t include this information, at least not for small hobbyist size props. So what propeller to choose, well Read more…
The first thing I wanted to tackle was the motor and propeller, which ones to choose. Naturally I wanted to do this the scientific way, calculate what force is required to move the boat, then calculate the force produced by propellers and then determine the motor. However, this proved a Read more…
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