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-pypilot is a free software autopilot+====== PyPilot ======
  
-  ​- [[tinypilot]] guide +pypilot is a free software autopilot. ​  ​To form a working autopilot you need both software ​and hardware components.
-  - [[openplotter]] guide +
-  - [[software]]+
  
-The autopilot has worked successfully sailing ​from the virgin islands to Maine and along the east coast of usa by s/v alexandra.+{{:​pypilot_diagram.png?​600|}} 
 + 
 +pypilot is free software and can run on a variety of hardware: 
 + 
 +  - [[tinypilot]] ​ - minimal power consumption,​ small lcd, remote control, raspberry pi zero w 
 +  - [[openplotter]] - full chart plotter, raspberry pi 
 +  - used successfully on different orange pi boards running ubuntu 
 + 
 +It is recommended to try pypilot using either [[tinypilot]] or [[openplotter]] but it is possible to run pypilot on many platforms. 
 + 
 +There are 4 supported control interfaces:​ 
 + 
 +  - [[lcd keypad/​remote]] 
 +  - [[python gui]] works on linux, eg: openplotter 
 +  - [[opencpn plugin]] 
 +  - [[web browser control]] 
 + 
 + 
 +More guides 
 +  - [[motor controller]] different controller options 
 +  - [[rudder drive motor]] How to drive the rudder 
 +  - [[upgrade software]] upgrade without losing settings 
 +  - [[pypilot scripts]] directly running pypilot from commandline 
 +  - [[calibration]] - required for correct operation 
 +  - [[tuning gains]] - improve performance 
 +  - [[mounting hardware]] - correctly mount the hardware in the boat 
 +  - [[weather sensors]] - usb sensors with optional display 
 + 
 + 
 +The autopilot has worked successfully sailing ​hundreds ​of miles on s/v alexandra ​as well as reported successful on more than a dozen other vessels including boats with hydraulic pumps, and heavy steel cruising boats.
  
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