wind vane

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I've designed with Autodesk Fusion 360 a cutting-edge anemometer that I'm excited to integrate into my sail-bot. It consists of two primary hardware components: the GY-87 IMU and the 12.4mm 300Rpm 6 Wires 6 Conductors Capsule Slip Ring 240V AC for Monitor Robotic SRC012C. The latter is a game-changer, allowing me to connect electric wires between rotating parts of my anemometer. These components can be easily sourced online for under a few dollars each. The GY-87 IMU will provide accurate wind heading readings, mounted on the anemometer's rotating section, while the SRC012C will be positioned between the rotating part and the base. I'm considering adding a DC motor to the front of the "arrow" to generate extra power, which might feature in my next update. If you're interested in my autonomous sailboat project, please visit my Hackaday page for more information: https://hackaday.io/project/10652-green-powered-sailboat