====== PyPilot ======

pypilot is a free software autopilot.   To form a working autopilot you need both software and hardware components.

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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.