Mini-DAQ: A lightweight low-cost data acquisition system for wave energy converter testing

As part of the development process, scaled testing of wave energy converter devices are necessary to prove a concept, study hydrodynamics, and validate control system approaches. Creating a low-cost, small, light weight control system is often a challenge for wave energy converter developers. This paper outlines an open-source solution to these issues, which can be customized based on specific needs. This will help developers with limited resources along a path toward commercialization.