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- | The autopilot computers and motor controllers on the pypilot store are not entirely waterproof. Most boats generally have a few places where water doesn't drip from above (hopefully) and the autopilot should be mounted there. The holes in enclosures are meant to face downward. | + | The autopilot computers and motor controllers on the pypilot store are not entirely waterproof. Most boats generally have a few places where water doesn't drip from above or spray from any direction (hopefully) and the autopilot should be mounted there. The holes in enclosures are meant to face downward. |
The motor controller can carry large enough currents to affect the magnetic sensors. Try to keep the motor controller not directly next to the compass sensors as much as possible. From here, long wires can reach the actuator. | The motor controller can carry large enough currents to affect the magnetic sensors. Try to keep the motor controller not directly next to the compass sensors as much as possible. From here, long wires can reach the actuator. |