- Used as the central microcontroller of the boat
- Open source hardware
- Open source software
- Very large community support
- Wide range of accessories
- Low cost ($30)
- Link to page at sparkfun
ArduPilot - Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega328
- UAV controller for use in unmanned cars, planes, and boats
- Plugs directly into the Arduino microcontroller
- Comes with an unmanned vehicle operating system that is FOSS
- Has an socket for a GPS receiver
- Low cost ($25)
- Link to page at sparkfun
20 Channel EM-406A SiRF III Receiver with Antenna
- GPS receiver used with ArduPilot
- Antenna included
- Small form factor
- 1 Hz update rate
- 5 Volts
- Very well documented
- Link to page at spakfun
Official Ardupilot FTDI Cable
- Needed to load firmware, etc... on the ArduPilot board
- $20
- Not worth it to make our own, I looked into it
- Lab checkout doesn't have one either
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