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-pypilot is a free software autopilot
+====== PyPilot ======
-[[Software]]
+pypilot is a free software autopilot.   To form a working autopilot you need both software and hardware components.
-[[Hardware]]
-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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