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Log 10 - 12/05/2025

A project log for Pearl

Design a miniature wooden boat, motorized and remote-controlled, capable of moving forward, backward and changing direction on the water

theoducarnetheo.ducarne 05/12/2025 at 16:480 Comments

Finalizing the project - functional prototype

- Session summary:

End of the project with a functional prototype based on a cardboard shell, all components operational.

- What we did:

We finished assembling the boat with the cardboard hull. All components - propulsion and steering motors, control board, battery - have been successfully installed and tested. The system responds to commands, and tests in simple conditions confirm overall good operation.

- Results / Progress :

The prototype is fully functional. Steering reacts well and propulsion is efficient, even with a hull made of provisional material. This model has validated the whole concept.

- What we need to do:

No immediate tasks for this prototype, but we need to document the project and keep the feedback.

- What we'll do next (future project):

For an improved version, the aim will be to design a boat with a truly watertight hull, like the one we've modeled and 3D printed (version V2). This will make the watertightness more reliable, ensure greater stability, and enable the boat to be used for longer in real-life aquatic environments.

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