This blog will document the design, creation and trialing of a Test Rig boat
The components of this boat will, if successful, be used in the final boat that heads to New Zealand

05/08/2019

As the first entry, this will document the progress to date

• The hull has been folded to shape. The transom had to be a separate piece to enable this folding.
• The front two seams have been welded
• The motor and associated controller have been purchased
• The magnetic drive coupling has been purchased
• The components for the rudder controller have been purchased
• The power board (24v to 12v and 3.3v) is underway
• The housing for the 240v to 24v power box has been constructed
• The rigid linkage between the side of the swimming pool and the boat has been constructed

The hull with the transom, motor, controller and magnetic drive

The housing for the 240v to 24v converter, with the 'roof' raised

24/09/2019

After a well earned holiday, I am back at work
The prototype power supply circuit has been assembled and tested.
This will supply the 24V, 12V and 3.3V for the various components.
The circuit will also monitor and report on the voltage and current for the 24V and 12V supplies

Here is the prototype, built on veroboard

The next step is to design the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and send the design to China to have the board manufactured

Next Steps

• Install the 240v to 24v box beside the pool
• Build the support structure for the drive shaft, magnetic coupling inside the boat
• Build the drive shaft to propeller and rudder support structure
• Complete and test the power board
• build the structure pieces to control the rudder