Documentation

Step-by-step guides, knowledge base, and troubleshooting for OpenMower — the open-source RTK GPS robotic mower platform.

Overview

See how OpenMower converts robotic mowers to RTK GPS navigation, with app screenshots, supported hardware, smart home integration, and build resources.

Build Your First OpenMower

Plan your first OpenMower conversion: required skills, mower compatibility, electronics, RTK corrections, costs, and the build sequence.

Step by Step Guide

Convert a compatible mower to OpenMower: check hardware, modify the robot, configure software and GPS, then record and test your mowing areas.

Knowledge Base

Find OpenMower hardware, GPS, configuration, installation, mapping, maintenance, and simulation guides for your robotic mower build.

User Contributions

This section hosts innovative suggestions from OpenMower users that are currently not included in the standard package.

Troubleshooting Guides

Diagnose OpenMower GPS and RTK reception, mapping problems, and robot firmware compatibility errors with focused troubleshooting guides.

Links

All OpenMower project resources in one place — GitHub repositories, hardware schematics, firmware, and community links.

Contributing

How to contribute to OpenMower — code, firmware, documentation, and community.

Data Collection

What data your mower sends, and when.

Legal

Patents, Local Laws, Liability

Last modified April 18, 2026: Improved wording (bf2631e5)