Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is the second in a new series documenting the work needed to make "Mermaid's Rest" ready to bring home to Canada. The focus of this episode is draining the diesel tank and removing old hoses. How much diesel bug sludge is in the tank? How will I clean it?
patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @BillCarlson (Project Lightening)
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @LadyKSailing
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Pulling Hoses with Amy
8:18 - Draining the Diesel, Part 1
12:16 - Biocide Time!
13:58 - Removing the Tank Sender
17:50 - Removing the Heat Exchanger
21:20 - A Brand New Plan
22:22 - Never Mind, Back to Plan A
25:47 - Looking Inside the Tank...
This is the second in a new series documenting the work needed to make "Mermaid's Rest" ready to bring home to Canada. The focus of this episode is draining the diesel tank and removing old hoses. How much diesel bug sludge is in the tank? How will I clean it?
patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @BillCarlson (Project Lightening)
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @LadyKSailing
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Pulling Hoses with Amy
8:18 - Draining the Diesel, Part 1
12:16 - Biocide Time!
13:58 - Removing the Tank Sender
17:50 - Removing the Heat Exchanger
21:20 - A Brand New Plan
22:22 - Never Mind, Back to Plan A
25:47 - Looking Inside the Tank...
![Ep. 98 - The Motors Spin!
Holy long video! It took a lot of work, but the motors are both spinning from the same helm! Well, mostly, thar be bugs!
] Patreon:
- https://www.patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
Velcro Thin Straps
- https://www.velcro.com/products/back-to-school/900603 one-wrap-thin-ties/
Maerd Terminal Removal Tool (not affiliated)
- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LQG4YHN
Silicone Stranded Wire
- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TJXRGXM
Mermaids Rest Helm Code as of Video Release
- https://github.com/digimer/Mermaids-Rest/tree/58b8dc978b11ad6473806ddff419e48ecc13b119
Preciva Dupont Ratcheting Crimper Plier Set
- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R1H3Z8X
Five Strand Round Braid Tutorial
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoPrFOpRCLA
Note:
- These are living documents that are being updated all the time, and may now be different from when this video was recorded.
Kelly Controller Pinout and Programming Plan
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qoHDtzcOTY1QK9pFImb2kukGdsc3yl-ahhXyBgp0OLk/edit?usp=sharing
Mermaids Rest - Helm Design
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GbOjI1D3vNJ4GQJFe-qQDrf0KEiA9gw_H1Upa65IYns/edit?usp=sharing
] Chapters
0:00 - Intro and Goal
2:01 - Helm Control Progress Update
3:18 - Testing the DACs
8:05 - Testing the ULN2003A Switches
10:19 - Moving the Rats Nest
10:59 - Changing the Golden Motor Ring Terminals
16:19 - A Brilliant Controller Cooling Recommendation!
17:23 - Repining The Hall Effect Sensor
19:22 - A Kitty Interlude & Story
21:44 - Making the Kelly Controller Wire Harnesses, Pt. 1
28:21 - Dividing the Foot (Brake) and Speed Switches
31:45 - Debugging STM32 and Switch Issues
38:40 - I May Have Damaged the Nucleo Board
40:50 - Making the Kelly Controller Wire Harnesses, Pt. 2
41:57 - Inserting the Waterproofing Boot
43:08 - Mating a Small Wires to a Big Pins
49:20 - Recovering From TWO Mistakes
54:39 - Making the Kelly Controller Wire Harnesses, Pt. 3
58:45 - Crimping Failure and Fix
1:03:19 - Cable Colour Conundrum
1:05:59 - A Story; Saving and Losing the Past
1:09:45 - Fair Winds, Ol Bev
1:12:11 - More Wires, More Colours, More Philosophy
1:15:45 - Five-Strand Braiding the Wires
1:18:26 - Circuit Board Plans
1:19:48 - Connecting the Kelly Controllers to the Helm Control
1:25:15 - Programming and Debugging the Kelly KLS7525N
1:33:31 - Comparing Controller Configs
1:35:05 - Spinning the 5kw, Unexpectedly!
1:37:24 - Calming My Nerves, Spinning the Motors!
1:45:02 - Whats Next? Ep. 98 - The Motors Spin!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ylXH46X1Iwk/mqdefault.jpg)

