PiBoat2 - Semi-Autonomous Boat Project

A cost-effective semi-autonomous boat system built with Raspberry Pi, featuring remote control via MQTT over LTE connectivity.

Quick Start

Boat Setup (Raspberry Pi)

git clone <repository>
cd PiBoat2
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements/boat.txt
cd boat
python main.py

Ground Control Server

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements/server.txt
cd server
python main.py

Features

• Remote Control: MQTT-based command and control over LTE
• Autonomous Navigation: GPS waypoint navigation with safety monitoring
• Web Interface: Ground control station with real-time status
• Hardware Integration: GPS, compass, motor controllers
• Cost Optimized: Software solutions for low-cost hardware limitations

Architecture

• Boat: Raspberry Pi running autonomous control software
• Server: Ground control station with web interface
• Communication: MQTT over LTE for real-time operations

Documentation

See CLAUDE.md for detailed project documentation and docs/MQTT_SYSTEM_SPEC.md for communication protocol details.

License

This project is for educational and research purposes.