GPS Buoy Project

Project description
This project is about developing a DIY (Do It Yourself) GPS buoy for sailing regattas. A traditional racing mark requires anchors and lots of rope, while a GPS buoy holds position at a given coordinate using modern technology.
The idea is to build a self-contained unit that can maintain its position using GPS and motor control, making it useful as a temporary or portable mark for races.
Related posts

Trying a new launch
Testing a version with a bigger motor and larger hull.
April 13, 2022

Ready for a new launch
New variant ready with dry electronics box and larger motor and hull.
March 29, 2022

Controlling the buoy via Bluetooth
Added support for controlling the buoy over Bluetooth.
March 26, 2022

New brushless motors for the drone buoy
New brushless motors bring more power!
February 24, 2022

Launching the buoy
Time to see if the buoy is seaworthy…
February 2, 2020

Box for the buoy's electronics
Built a small box to keep the electronics dry.
January 28, 2020

The GPS buoy gets a compass
Experimenting with a compass module.
January 11, 2020