I have gone through DeSeT Mapping boat in this forum, interesting project.
I am working in a similar project on making Torqeedo Travel 1003s (2016 model) to work autonomously( we are using Pixhawk 2.4.8) also I am looking for non-invasive fittings to the outboard. Ideating for steering is really challenging as we have to compromise tilting motion of the outboard, if we do any kind of fitting in the boat side, also I am planning to do some adjustments( see this: Torqeedo Travel 1003 s - Google Drive ) –will this work out??.
Also I am open to suggestions for automating steering and throttle, I priortise non-invasive solutions. Glad to discuss on this!
For my Deset mapping boat I used a servo connected to a metal bar and then there was a similar metal bar on the motor and the two metal bars were connected by two metal cables.
@rmackay9
Could I know the specifications of the servo used? also the metal cable is comprised of what material? if I know this, this will save lots of energy and time for us.
what could be the actual torque that is required for steer via servo or stepper?
Also please look into the google drive link ( Torqeedo Travel 1003 s - Google Drive ) , how I am planning to put it. please share your valuable inputs on this.
