SailFace

An autonomous (non-sail powered) boat thing.

Photos

Mark II

Mark I

Code organization

Microcontroller (sailface)

Runs on an arduino MEGA. This code manages navigation, communication and power management.

Control (sailface_control)

Python code for controling sailface remotely.

Lambda Data Capture (lambda_data_capture)

This module is a lambda function that will receive the messages relayed from the Iridium Short-Burst Data (SBD) network via the RockBLOCK service (https://docs.rockblock.rock7.com/docs/getting-started).

Command Lib (sailface_command)

A python library for creating command messages that can be sent to the vessel.

Notebooks

Various jupyter notebooks for processing KML + sending commands to the vessel.

Schematics

PCB/Schematic Designs for an Arduino shield which connects the various electronic components. Created using KiCAD

3dmodels

3d models for various parts largely for supporting the internals of the vessel.

Communication

The Arduino communicates sends messages to the Iridium Short-Burst Data services via a RockBLOCK 9603.

SailFace status messages:

Power

P:<batteryVoltage>,batteryCurrentDraw,solarPanelCurrent
P:3.70,500,400

Navigation/Position

N:<positionValid>,<latitude>,<longitude>,<speed>,<course>,<gpsFixAge>