
4
Compass This sensor measures Earth’s
magnetic fields to tell the boat which direction it’s
pointing. A critical thing to know when trying to
navigate at sea! Once again, Adafruit’s part has
excellent starter code and wiring.
• Triple-axis accelerometer / magnetometer
Adafruit 1120
TIP: Don’t mount the compass anywhere near the
motor, motor cables, or big pieces of metal! They
can cause interfering magnetic fields that mess up
your boat’s navigation.
5
Controller A brain of sorts is needed to read
the input sensors and, based on commands
programmed into its software, direct output
signals to the motor and steering servo. Arduinos
of all kinds ...