Hey!
So I'm still alive! As I said in my previous post, I'm now a father to my (currently) 16 month old son which has completely taken over my free-time. Anyway, I recently took voluntary redundancy and, whilst looking for a new position, it's giving me time to work on this project.
So, where am I currently at? Well, after a minor issue with my hard drive, I have a stable Windows OS running and I have the relevant software installed. I am still designing the boat and as per the previous update, I still have the following to create as my next steps:
- Complete the Rear bulb on boat.
- Sail boom supports.
- Sail top support.
- Hole in rib section for keel plate.
- Inserts on backbone to support keel plate.
However, I have had a change of tact to keep it interesting. As I am currently looking for a new position in the electronics industry, I need to re-learn I2C and SPI comms. So to do this, I've fired up my brand new RPi B+ (which I bought in Sept 2014) to create a waypoint following circuit/program utilising the compass module, GPS module and a RC servo.
**News Flash!** I was just looking up the module names and was about to go into it in detail, but I've just been informed I have an interview tomorrow with a well respected engineering company. I now have to bail on this blog update to revise so I'll continue blogging over the weekend or early next week.
Wish me luck! :o)
MicroTransAt Challenge - Team Awesome
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Friday 24 July 2015
I am still alive...
Afternoon!
If anyone still reads
this, I have been a bit lapse at saying what I’ve done and actually doing the work.
However, I do have an excuse, I became a father. So, for the work I have
done, I’ve reworked the bulb calculations and done both sides now:
I’ve added a nut to the
bulb, but it’s going to be very expensive and hard to get hold of, so I’m going
to use a cap screw with a standard, flat, spring and nut. These are to be
decided but the pic above sows the nut to be removed.
I’ve added the Nylock
nuts put in place on the mast support:
These nuts will either
be welded or glued into place, I haven’t decided which way to go yet.
And finally, I’ve
started on the rear bulb, but it looks rubbish and needs reworking.
Next Steps
·
Complete the Rear bulb on boat
·
Sail boom supports
·
Sail top support
·
Hole in rib section for keel plate.
·
Inserts on backbone to support keel plate.
Until next time (whenever that will be), enjoy!
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