Pcnautic Autopilot
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  • Introduction
  • Disclaimer
  • Content Pcnautic Autopilot set
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Installation
    • TillerDrive
    • MotorController
    • Controlhead
  • Operate
    • ControlHead
    • Web Interface
      • Control
      • Profiles
      • Tuning
      • Configuration
      • Compass Calibration
      • Rudder Calibration
      • Wifi / network config
      • Maintenance
    • Wear OS smartwatch app
    • OpenCPN Plug in
  • Calibration and Configuration
  • Firmware update
  • NMEA data connections
    • YachtDevices YDWG
    • OpenCPN
  • Specifications
  • Maintenance
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  • Button functions:
  • Menu functions:
  • Tack – Tack Function:
  • Mode – Select Heading Source:
  • Profile
  • Backlight – Screen Brightness
  • Contrast
  • Compass (lock)
  • WiFi
  • Info

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Button functions:

The function of the buttons depends on the current mode of the Autopilot.

A. Standby Mode ("Standby" is shown on the display)

  • Arrow buttons: Move the tiller in or out. When held, the speed gradually increases.

  • M button: Opens the menu.

  • A button: Activates the Autopilot (Auto mode).

B. Auto Mode (Green LED is on, two headings are shown on the display)

  • Arrow buttons:

    • Short press: adjusts heading by 1 degree.

    • Press and hold: steps increase from 5° to 10°, up to a maximum of 100°.

  • M button: Opens the menu.

  • A button: Deactivates the Autopilot (returns to Standby mode).

C. Menu Mode

  • Arrow buttons: Navigate up and down.

  • M button: Selects and activates the highlighted option.

  • A button: Returns to the main screen.

Menu functions:

Tack – Tack Function:

  • Press M to select the first menu option: Tack.

  • Press M again to activate the tack function.

  • You will automatically return to the main screen. The green LED will blink to indicate that the tack function is active.

  • Use the arrow buttons to tack as many times as needed.

  • To exit tack mode, press A twice.

  • Tack settings can be adjusted via the web interface on the Profiles page.

Mode – Select Heading Source:

  • Press the right arrow to go to the second menu option: Mode.

  • Press M to select the heading mode.

  • Depending on available data, you can choose from:

    • Compass

    • GPS (COG)

    • Apparent Wind

    • True Wind

    • Navigation

  • After selecting the desired heading source with M, return to the main screen by pressing A.

The selected mode is indicated by a square around the corresponding letter: C = Compass, G = GPS (COG), W = Apparent Wind, T = True Wind, N = Navigation

Profile

Select one of the available steering profiles. You can create and adjust new profiles via the web interface under Profiles and Tuning.

Backlight – Screen Brightness

Select this option with M. Use the arrow buttons to make the screen brighter or dimmer. The brightness of the green LED (visible in Auto mode) adjusts automatically.

Contrast

  • Select this option with M.

  • Adjust the contrast using the arrow buttons.

  • Press M to save the setting.

Compass (lock)

  • Select this option with M.

  • Select 'locked' or 'unlocked'

  • Press M to save the setting.

WiFi

Have you changed the WiFi mode to Client via the web interface and lost access to it? Follow these steps to restore the default WiFi Access Point:

  1. Go to the Settings menu and press M.

  2. Select Control, then WiFi, and choose Defaults with M.

  3. Press A to return to the main screen.

After a few moments, the WiFi access point pcnautic_AP will reappear.

Info

Select this option with M to show the current firmware version

Tip: For adjusting additional settings, it is recommended to use the web interface for better overview and control.

Standby Mode
Auto Mode