Troubleshooting
Below you’ll find answers to common questions we receive about the Pcnautic Autopilot:
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Below you’ll find answers to common questions we receive about the Pcnautic Autopilot:
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The best way to calibrate the Autopilot is via the web interface.
To calibrate the compass, go to:
To calibrate the rudder, go to:
The firmware of the Pcnautic Autopilot is continuously being improved. When a new release becomes available, you will be notified via email. You can update the firmware through the on the page.
If the regular update method does not work for any reason, an alternative page is available to perform the firmware update.
Updating via the Android app is not possible, update via the web interface:
First, try updating the firmware again following the . If it still doesn’t work, use the special page to perform the update.
If the ControlHead or Motor Controller does not power on, it is recommended to check the fuse inside the Motor Controller and replace it if necessary.
There is no communication between the ControlHead and the Motor Controller. Please check the wiring between the ControlHead and the Motor Controller.
Go to WiFi on the Controlhead.
Press M.
The IP address is shown at the bottom (default: 192.168.14.1).
If you’ve set a manual IP address, it will not appear in the list of DHCP leases. The list only shows automatically assigned (DHCP) IP addresses.
This log displays error messages from the motor controller, such as:
Excessive current
Servo out of range
Other hardware-related errors
When the option "Servo min/max rudder fault beep active" is enabled, a warning signal sounds if the servo moves outside its allowed range.
If you are unable to connect to the web interface (via browser or Android app) while being connected to the Autopilot via WiFi, try disabling mobile data.
Click for instructions to reset the WiFi settings to factory defaults using the Controlhead.
Click for instructions to reset the WiFi settings to factory defaults using the Controlhead.
When you connect your phone to the Autopilot via WiFi (in Master (AP) mode), most phones will lose internet access over 4G or 5G. A solution for this can be found under .
Can’t solve the issue using this FAQ? Please send an email to with a clear description of the problem. Also include log files, which you can download via the page.