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
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Below you will find more information about operating the Autopilot via the web interface:

Tip: Want to quickly return to the main compass page? Simply click the compass icon in the top left corner.

In Standby mode, you can manually steer the boat in the desired direction using the arrow buttons. The amount of rudder movement per press can be adjusted on the Configuration page.

In Auto mode, the function of the arrow buttons changes: Each press adjusts the heading by the number of degrees shown.

By clicking "Autopilot", you activate Auto mode (heading hold). The text will then change to "Standby". Clicking "Standby" will deactivate the Autopilot and switch the system back to manual steering.

In Auto mode, Heading is the current course you are sailing, and Target is the set course.

Mode: By clicking on 'C - Compass Heading' at the top left you open the mode menu where you can choose the desired heading source.

Profile: By clicking on 'default' at the top right, the profile menu opens where you can choose from the profiles you have configured.

By clicking on 'Tack mode' you activate the tacking functionality, after which Tacking mode starts flashing in green. (the green LED on the Controlhead then flashes)

You can initiate a tack by clicking one of the Tack buttons. If wind data is available, the Tack button will only appear next to the correct direction arrow (into the wind). If you want to turn the other way (away from the wind), you can gybe by clicking the opposite arrow.

Tack mode remains active until you click "Tack mode off".

Specific tack settings can be adjusted in the selected Profile, allowing you to tailor the autopilot’s behavior to current conditions:

  • In light wind with full sails: slow and wide tacks

  • In strong wind with reefed sails: more powerful and faster tacks

By using different profiles, you can easily switch between configurations that match the weather and your sail setup.

By clicking on the mobile symbol at the top left you get a simplified view of the Control page without the compass rose, this can be useful if you have a small screen or want to reduce the window, by clicking on the compass symbol you get the extended view back again.

Full screen function

Opens the menu: