Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 minutes ago

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Measuring the required steering torque under realistic conditions on the lake …
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In the last video we reduced the power loss in 5V linear regulator by lowering the output voltage of the upstream switch-mode regulator (link below). Now we’ll take the long overdue measurements of the required steering torque.

First we prepare for the measurements: We put markings on and attach a camera to the tiller. Then we’re off to the lake, attach the outboard to the transom of a RIB, and take the measurements. At the end I’ll present the results to you.

00:00 Intro – let’s measure steering torque
00:57 Preparations – setting up tiller force measurements
08:05 Measurements – attached to a RIB on the lake
20:18 Results – it really comes down to friction
27:30 Wrap-up – sorry, more delays ahead, bye

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