Notes & experiments

Lab.

This is where I document what Black Anchor builds and learns: prototypes, electronics, AI, 3D printing, field trials, exploration and ocean life in general. Some projects will work. Others much less — both are worth documenting.

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Installing an FPV Camera on an F450 Drone

Drones

5 MIN READ

05 OCT 2026

Installing an FPV Camera on an F450 Drone

Step-by-step tutorial to install a RunCam FPV camera and a 5.8 GHz VTX on an F450 drone: wiring diagram, soldering, mounting and video test.

28 SEP 2026

Shark Sentinel: Detecting Sharks with AI

First experiments with Shark Sentinel, an experimental open source project using computer vision (YOLO) to detect sharks, born on Reunion Island.

#marine-ai#computer-vision

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3D Printed Vertical Mount for GoPro Waterproof Case

3D Printing

4 MIN READ

22 SEP 2026

3D Printed Vertical Mount for GoPro Waterproof Case

A 3D printed adapter to mount a GoPro vertically on its waterproof case — designed for filming Reels and Shorts straight from the water.

03 JUN 2026

Building a DJI F450 Drone

A beginner's guide to assembling and configuring a DJI F450 quadcopter with an APM 2.8 flight controller — wiring, sensor calibration, ESC setup, and first flight.

23 APR 2026

3D Printed Can Holder for Paddle Board

A compact PETG can holder designed to stay put on the water. Compatible with Coke, Red Bull, Monster — stable even when the swell picks up.

22 APR 2026

Protecting the Lagoon: Best Practices for Every Expedition

The lagoon is a fragile ecosystem of exceptional richness. Coral, sea turtles, unique biodiversity — the essential rules for sailing without leaving a trace.

#ocean#exploration

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