Navigator Flight Controller
The Navigator is an ROV and robotics flight controller for the Raspberry Pi 4. It has an onboard IMU, compass, barometer, and ADC sensors as well as 16 PWM outputs and numerous serial and I2C expansion ports. The Navigator is used on the BlueROV2 and BlueBoat in conjunction with the BlueOS software, but can also be used for a wide range of robotics applications!
The Navigator is an expansion board that plugs into the Raspberry Pi 4 and turns it into a fully-featured flight controller, ready to power ROVs, USVs, drones, ground vehicles, and just about anything that moves!
At its core, the Navigator is a collection of inputs and outputs. It has inputs from onboard sensors, outputs to servos or speed controllers, and expansions ports that can be connected to external devices.
What’s Included
The BlueROV2 comes partially assembled with the electronics tested. Assembly can be completed in about 6–8 hours with hand tools. The following lists the included subassemblies and other components of the BlueROV2 base package.
Frame
- 1 x BlueROV2 Frame with hardware
- 9 x Ballast Weight (200g, 7 oz) and mounting screws
Electronics Enclosure
- 1 x BlueROV2 Enclosure (as configured)
Battery Enclosure
- 1 x 3” Series Enclosure Clamp Set (black anodized aluminum w/ rubber strips)
- 1 x 3″ Series Tube – 9.5″, 240 mm (as configured)
- 1 x 3″ Series Blank Aluminum End Cap
- 1 x 3″ Series 4-Hole Aluminum End Cap
- 2 x 3″ Series O-Ring Flange
- Required hardware, O-rings, and locking cords
Thrusters
- 3 x T200 Thrusters w/ Clockwise Propeller installed
- 3 x T200 Thrusters w/ Counter-Clockwise Propeller installed
- 16 x M3x16 socket head cap screw (316 stainless steel)
- 8 x M3x12 socket head cap screw (316 stainless steel)
Fairings
- 4 x BlueROV2 Fairings (blue polycarbonate)
- 4 x Machined Subsea Buoyancy Foam
- 16 x #4 size, 3/4” long pan head self tapping screw (316 stainless steel)
Fathom-X Tether Interface
- 1 x Fathom-X Tether Interface (FXTI)
- 1 x 3 ft (1m) USB-A to USB-B cable
Other Components
- 1 x Bar30 Depth/Pressure Sensor
- 2 x Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
- 1 x BlueROV2 Battery Power Cable Set with 5.5 bullet to XT90 adapter
- 1 x Tether Cable Thimble with 5 Heavy Duty Zip Ties
- 1 x Moisture Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Bags
Tools
- 1 x Hand Operated Vacuum Pump with fittings for testing 2 enclosures
- 1 x M10 Bulkhead Wrench
- 1 x 2.5 mm hex driver
- 1 x Hex Key Set (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm)
- 1 x #2 Phillips head screwdriver
- 2 x Silicone grease – 6g pillow pack
- 1 x O-Ring Pick
- 1 x MicroSD to SD Adapter
- Zip ties
Extras
- Extra blank penetrators, penetrator nuts, and O-rings
- Leak sensor probe tips
- 1 x Leak sensor tester
- Sticker
What’s Not Included
There are some items necessary for operation that are not included with the kit.
- A gamepad controller. We recommend the Xbox One Wireless Controller sold in our store.
- A laptop or a Windows 10 tablet that meets the recommended system requirements (see system requirements in the Technical Details). The topside control software, QGroundControl, works on Mac, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux.
- A 4S battery for the BlueROV2. Here are our recommendations:
- A battery charger, such as our Lithium Battery Charger.
- Newton Gripper
- Lumen Light Pair or Quad