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Lecture
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This lecture presents a Bachelor's project conducted in the SP80 context, aiming to develop a sailboat capable of breaking the world speed record by reaching 80 knots. The project focuses on enabling the rear drivers to see the kite by installing a camera that transmits the image to a screen directly in front of them. The process involved researching and combining components, such as a camera from Fink Lucid and a Xenark 10.1-inch screen, connected to a central computer. The mechanical integration of the camera on the boat, including shortening the tube and testing vibration with different anti-vibration supports, was detailed. The camera was mounted on a turret that rotates 360° with the kite, using various supports to form a tripod-like structure.