OpenMower — Open Source RTK GPS Robotic Mower – User Contributions

Docs: Adjusting map position after a basestation change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

When you use the OM_DATUM_LAT and OM_DATUM_LONG DATUM fields in the mower_config.txt, you can shift the map around.

The procedure if you change the NTRIP base, is to change the DATUM Fields (OM_DATUM_LAT for the left and right, OM_DATUM_LONG for up and down) in the mower_config.txt file. What you basically do when you change the DATUM fields is shift the complete map up/down/left/right.

In order to position the map aligned with a fixed point on the map, you can use the docking position of the mower. To do this properly, you have to undock the mower via the area recording buttons, drive a little bit around for an accurate positioning of the mower and then dock the mower manually using the area recording buttons.

After docking, you see in the web interface that the mower is a bit off the docking position. You adjust the position of the map just a bit. To move the map horizontally, you adjust the OM_DATUM_LAT a bit and to move the map vertically, adjust the OM_DATUM_LONG. (The precision is depending on your position on the globe, but the 7th digit will give you about 1cm movement per digit). If you move the map down, the position of the mower will go up on the map and vise versa.

Remember to reload the exports (the easy way is a reboot of the pi if you are patient and lazy) and then drive around again a bit via the area recording buttons and dock manually again. In that way, you have a constant correct location when adjusting the map position. When you think it is all good, then go ahead, start mowing and let the mower return to docking immediately to see if the docking works precisely and the mower docks automatically and properly.

Then start mowing, the mower will do the outline first (normally 4 rounds, check the 4th round very thoroughly, that is the round closest to the edge). If all is ok, you are good to go.

Docs: Increase mower motor to 6A

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Author: ow@discord

YardForce Classic Mower Motor: https://gist.github.com/olliewalsh/fcc2e6d7852cad5c1f64ce0837306a66

Alternative config was made by Tomm: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1110669606038806698

Battery current limit is 3a, motor current limit is 6a. RPM limited to 3500. Disabled backing off when temp increases or voltage drops. I would use a 6amp fuse, seen drive motors report over 1a sometimes.

Instructions: Open cover, replace fuse, upload central xESC config with VESC-TOOL .

Docs: Mounting RoboClaws wheel spikes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Author: prigor@discord, Vermut@discord

There are YardForce spikes on Amazon and other sites like Etsy. This photo guide is about RoboClaws.

In short:

remove wheels
(optionally) pre-drill holes, but people reported success even without that
attach spikes from inside
assemble back

Results:

much better traction on grass
noise on paving
probable damage to tiles