Knowledge Base

A collection of information that can be useful at times.

These are the mowers that are compatible with the OpenMower project

If you have multiple robots or just want a different hostname, here is how to do it.

To improve the WiFi signal quality, you can add an external antenna.

Finish your build by recording mowing areas and starting to use the mower.

Learn how to view and override ROS parameters in OpenMower using the shell and configuration files for flexible system tuning.

Version History, Release Notes and Known Errors

Configuring xESC in the mower

This guide shows you how to update the firmware on your Open Mower.

Information about the RTK modes and the coordinate system used by OpenMower.

Build your own GPS RTK base!

A shopping list for your Open Mower build.

Information about the Open Mower map (Mowing Areas, Navigation Areas, Docking Point).

Set up Unicore GPS RTK modules (UM960, UM980, UM982) as alternatives to ArduSimple simpleRTK2B — cheaper, triple-band, and compatible with OpenMower.

Learn how to connect a USB gamepad to your OpenMower and use it to drive the robot and record mowing areas.