Introduction

Down below is a list of core components used to create the boat.

Part List

Part	Description	Voltage Requirement	Current Requirement	Link
PVC Pipes	Structural components used to build the frame of the bot.	N/A	N/A	link
Brushless Motor	Motors for propulsion, enabling movement in the water.	12V - 14.8V	5A - 13A	link
Side/Bottom Sonar Sensor	Waterproof sonar sensors used for navigation and mapping.	5V	0.3A	link
Front Sonar Sensor	Ping2 sonar used for forward-facing distance measurement and mapping.	5V	0.9A	link
Orientation Sensor	BNO085 orientation sensor providing angular velocity and linear acceleration data.	3.3V	0.012A	link
DC to DC Converter	Voltage regulator for powering components requiring different voltages.	N/A	N/A	link
LIPO Battery	Power source for the ESCs and motors.	14.8V	2.4A	link
USB Buck Converter	Converts USB power to a regulated voltage for small components.	5V	2A	link
Cables	Wiring required for connecting components.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wire Kit (Crimping)	Kit for creating and managing custom wire connections.	N/A	N/A	N/A
UART to USB Adapter	Adapter for interfacing UART signals with USB ports, required for sonar sensors.	5V	0.5A	link
Resin	Material for creating protective and structural elements.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Epoxy	Waterproof adhesive for securing components and sealing connections.	N/A	N/A	link
Corrosion X	Lubricant used to protect electronics from corrosion and waterproof them.	N/A	N/A	link
Raspberry Pi 5	Primary processing unit for running ROS 2 and other software components.	5.1V	5A	link

Hardware Wiring Setup

Description: This image illustrates the hardware wiring setup inside the box. It shows the connections between the Raspberry Pi, ESC motors, sonars, and other components. The layout ensures proper power distribution and signal flow, enabling seamless communication between sensors and the onboard processor.