Navigation, old-style!
By Dermot Tynan, 10 days ago.
In the 1800's, sailing the high seas was a challenging but rewarding experience for mariners. The ships of that era were powered by wind and equipped with basic navigational tools, making it a test of skill and endurance to safely guide a vessel from port to port.
The Rise of Autonomous, Unmanned Container Ships
By Dermot Tynan, about 1 month ago.
The shipping industry has seen tremendous advancements in technology over the past few decades. From the widespread use of GPS and electronic navigation systems to the increasing automation of cargo handling processes, the industry has undergone a radical transformation. Now, the next frontier in this evolution is the rise of autonomous, unmanned container ships.
PID Controllers Explained
By Dermot Tynan, about 1 month ago.
PID controllers are one of the most widely used control algorithms in the control systems industry. They are simple, reliable and have a proven track record of delivering accurate control in a variety of applications. In this post, we'll discuss what PID controllers are, how they work, and why they are so popular.
A Modular Approach
By Dermot Tynan, 12 months ago.
I originally planned to build a lot of the electrical systems inside the hull, and mount the control electronics on a platform which would connect to the various systems. I quickly learnt that this wasn't going to survive contact with the Real World. I needed something more modular, something more watertight.
Plumbers Have Dripping Taps.
By Dermot Tynan, about 1 year ago.
It's a little bit of a cliche, I admit, and I'm sure a lot of plumbers would object to the stereotype. But I can tell you it's true of network people. We end up with elaborate network configurations in our houses, which are never finished. VLANs for guests, VLANs for servers, multiple WiFi networks, firewalls, and so on. All just a few configuration steps away from perfection! I discovered that this is also true of robotic sailboats.
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