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, rf antenna
Strap computer box closed
Stow batteries in main trailer
- 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
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