Testing Checklist¶
Below is a checklist that should be completed before we leave to test NaviGator at a testing site. The following list helps to ensure that we have all necessary equipment at the testing site.
Warning
This list should always be followed (as we’ve learned time and time again).
Packing¶
Equipment¶
- Radios
Radio Handset Box
Radio Base Station Box
- Generators
Gas cans
Funnel
Boat and Trailers¶
- Boat prep
Attach lidar
Attach camera covers
Stow wifi antenna, light post
Strap computer box closed
Stow batteries in main trailer
Detach the large RF kill antenna
Detach ball launcher tube
Make sure hydrophone mount it horizontal
Landing pad is detached
check for no loose fasteners
- Boat trailer prep
Strap pontoons down on both sides
Check boat trailer lights
- Main trailer prep
Check main trailer lights
- Food
Water
Gatorade
Packaged snacks
Mechanical¶
Challenge elements Tape Measure 7/16 wrench 5/32 Allen Key Duct tape and scissor Pliers Flat-head screwdriver O’ring grease (Molykote 55) Cable grease (Molykote 44) Large and small zip ties
Electrical¶
- Batteries
Spare battery set
Battery charger
Multimeter
Battery bolt wrench
Electrical Box
Software¶
Ubiquity
Network Box
Set Up¶
Equipment¶
- Radios
Start charging handsets
Attach lanyards to handsets
Connect base station to power
- Generators
Check fuel level
- Powering up
Connect balance leads and check grounds
Start both generators
Connect to the trailer’s power lead
Boat and Trailers¶
- Boat
Remove lidar and camera covers
Deploy wifi antenna, light post, rf antenna
Remove computer box strap
Attach batteries
- Boat trailer
Unstrap pontoons on both sides
Disconnect boat trailer lights
- Main trailer
Deploy trailer chocks
Set out cooler, chairs, pop-up, snacks, ice, drinks
Mechanical¶
Assemble and deploy challenge elements
Electrical¶
- Batteries
Spare battery set
Battery charger
Multimeter
Battery bolt wrench
Software¶
Deploy the Ubiquity
Power and deploy the network box