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STEADYPASS
Boat DIY Speed Control System
For those of you in need of a straight forward speed control system on a reasonable budget - I'm pushing along with this project. Hardware is built with factory-quality parts, and has multiple color options, combined per request. Software is based on a PID algorithm, and is open for contributions.

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Correct servo limits - Improve servo life
For the past year I have been setting slightly conservative lower limit on servos shipped and I noticed almost none failed. This happens because when servo hits lower limit of retraction - it may pull on the cable if limit not correctly set in the menu. This, apparently, will wear out servo sooner. Call to action: after completing your install - pay close attention to lower limit setting. Cable must not be loose, but do not add extra clicks to the setting past that "barely
Dmitry Kukushkin
19 hours ago1 min read
Merry Christmas and a happy 2026 new year!
Hope those of you in the north hemisphere had good summer, and those in AU/NZ are having a blast right now. I'm back to Oregon after some family travel, building and shipping as usual, within about a week after payment. International orders need extra $50 shipping added to the cart. Hope to automate that soon. Dmitry
Dmitry Kukushkin
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Officially out of White Marriage Saver
Just these 3 options now
Dmitry Kukushkin
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Update to glass options coming- better pics soon
Added more generic option per feedback suggestion. And couldn’t resist to keep Marriage saver - added that in white
Dmitry Kukushkin
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Taking July 4th vacation - no ship until July 14
just in case you are about to place an order - anything coming in after July 1st will have to wait for my return. Going to check out...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Glass options - POLL
I am depleting glass parts with Black color MARRIAGE SAVER motto. They were the original ones, moderately popular. Mostly rejected by...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Permanent Speed Limit - to control those kids
If you are renting your boat out, or letting others (kids?) drive it - you may want to have a permanent limit on speed, or on RPM. Both...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Servo longevity: Moisture is key
Several servos have failed over past year, most of them I was able to receive back and send to manufacturer. And almost all - were due to...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Some improvement ideas
I always keep list of good ideas to include, so if you have time and skills to do some programming - I'm looking for help. Simpler but...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Custom Splash Screen
I have few requests to add boat logo to the device boot up screen, like Mastercraft. Unfortunately due to trademark laws - I can't do it...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Moving domain and enabling web purchase* - stand by
Getting my domain back activated, in stead of forward. This will also enable me to complete internet purchase option on web site....
Dmitry Kukushkin
Apr 20, 20231 min read


Stainless news
As you know - I have two main options for bezel - black anodized and chrome coated. Also plain aluminum, but that is for rare corner...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Welcome - the 2023!
Business as usual - building and shipping within ~1 week. No price hikes - allthough some components got more expensive - hope I can keep...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Stainless bracket replacing 3-D printed round cover. Good or bad?
Ordered box of custom stainless steel mounting brackets. Improvements on look and feed.
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 24, 20221 min read


Color options reminder - pics inside
Only 3 options of glass shown. Black bezel is anodized - seems to be bulletproof. Chrome-coated bezel in few installations - did start...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 17, 20221 min read
Email list sign up
I will post bigger news and announcements via MailChimp's mail list. No spam, and MailChimp has been good at keeping things safe. I...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Latest manual - with description of PID coefficients.
One difference of my product from PP and RS - it is open for modifications. PID coefficients exposed in their raw form right in the menu....
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Temp web site here
A lot has changed in web site business since I last looked. So instead of taking more pain with Bluehost - I will move my site...
Dmitry Kukushkin
Jul 5, 20221 min read

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I have started this project so I don't have to pay $1k+ for existing PP system. Later I found it interesting project, and took to the next level. Software is open and I have accumulated very meaningful contributions from Sam and Nick so far. Main challenge on the table - PID tuning for a specific boat.
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