This post describes the basic toolkit and field accessories that we used to build the Maker Boat Basic and to …
Maiden Voyage
Congratulations, you have successfully constructed an affordable autonomous boat! Welcome to the world of marine robotics! Your hard work is …
Sensor Calibration
The sensor calibration step ensures that the Pixhawk is ready for autonomous navigation. Before you can calibrate your sensors, mount …
Boogie Board Mounting
Phew… You are almost done with this build. Now it’s time to mount everything to the boogie board. Your boogie …
3D Printed Parts
If you build the boogie board variant of the Maker Boat Basic, you need the following 3D printed parts: 2 …
Power Distribution
This post describes power distribution for the Maker Boat Basic. The Radiolink Pixhawk ships with a power module that we …
ESCs and Thrusters
In this post we will connect the ESCs and thrusters. The T200 thrusters and basic ESCs from Blue Robotics work …
Pixhawk Wiring
This post focuses on Pixhawk wiring. The Maker Boat Basic uses the Radiolink Pixhawk that is sold by RobotShop. We …
FrSky X9 Lite Setup
The Maker Boat Basic uses the FrSky X9 Lite RC transmitter, which is a cheaper version of the X9D, and …
Maker Boat Basic Quick Start Guide
The Maker Boat Basic Quick Start Guide provides the information you need to start building