Heading control using multiple autopilots

摘要

Various implementations described herein are directed to a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to: receive a selection of a desired location or desired bearing for a watercraft, receive a desired heading for the watercraft, determine a first set of instructions for a first autopilot corresponding to the desired location or desired bearing and the desired heading, determine a second set of instructions for a second autopilot corresponding to the desired location or desired bearing and the desired heading, transmit the first set of instructions to the first autopilot and the second set of instructions to the second autopilot. The first set of instructions and the second set of instructions cause the first autopilot and the second autopilot to navigate the watercraft to the desired location or on the desired bearing while maintaining the desired heading.

主权项

1. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to:
receive a selection of a desired location for a watercraft; receive a desired heading for the watercraft; determine a first set of instructions for a first autopilot that is connected to a first motor, the first autopilot being configured to automatically control the first motor at a first speed and a first direction, wherein the first set of instructions corresponds to the first speed and the first direction required to navigate the watercraft on a first heading; determine a second set of instructions for a second autopilot that is connected to a second motor, the second autopilot being configured to automatically control the second motor at a second speed and a second direction, wherein the second set of instructions corresponds to the second speed and the second direction required to navigate the watercraft on a second heading, and wherein the second set of instructions is different from the first set of instructions; transmit the first set of instructions to the first autopilot; and transmit the second set of instructions to the second autopilot; wherein the first set of instructions and the second set of instructions cause the first autopilot and the second autopilot to navigate the watercraft to the desired location while maintaining the desired heading.