Neil K. Sheridan-
Prototype 1.0 (land-based)
09/08/2015 at 19:35 • 0 commentsThe first prototype of the robot pollution-detection boat is land-based and will test the autonomous navigation software and GPS by following pre-set paths around a car park. Subsequently, the last-resort ultrasonic sensor based collision detection will be tested by introducing obstacles
![]()
The electronics are being mounted on a 4WD chassis (DFRobot 4WD Arduino Mobile Platform)
![]()
-
Propulsion and directional-control of the boat: parts selection
08/10/2015 at 19:18 • 0 commentsI have decided to attempt to use the following parts for propulsion:
- Turnigy D2830-11 1000kv Brushless Motor (for moving the propeller)
- HK15138 Standard Analog Servo (for moving the rudder)
- Metal Push Rods M2.2xL300 (link servo to rudder)
- Pin Horns (connect rods to rudder)
- 10x6 Propeller Standard (for air propulsion)
![]()
![]()
![]()
It's intended to 3d print the propeller, push rods, and pin horns eventually!
-
Investigating hull designs
08/07/2015 at 20:54 • 0 commentsI have been looking at what kind of size of hull will be appropriate for the boat using the DELFTship software
Robot Pollution-Detection Boat
An autonomous solar-powered boat to provide quantitative data regarding pollution indicators (e.g. dissolved oxygen) in bodies of water
