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Mowgli Build Guide

2024-11-12T06:38:57Z

Hackeronsteriods: Clean up /* Bill OF Materials */

Welcome to the Mowgli build guide. Here we provide a step by step guide to assembling a [[Mowgli]] OpenMower build. Note that [[Mowgli]] is not the default way to run OpenMower, and only is compatible with certain mowers.

This guide will include all steps to purchase, assemble, and program a Mowgli build, but it currently incomplete as it is still being written.

== Bill Of Materials ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Open Mower Bill of Materials
|-
! Name !! Description
!Optional!! Availability !! Quantity Required !! Source Link 1 !! Alternate Source
|-
| Mower (Yardforce Classic 500) || Base building block
| || Off the shelf || 1 ||https://amzn.to/3NWgIxk
| '''Note:''' Earlier, we had a reference to myrobotcenter. However, they have gone into reconstruction, so be aware of that vendor!
|-
| Raspebrry Pi 4 || The brain of the robot.

With at least 2 GB of RAM to run the OpenMower software

[[System_Image#Installing_OpenMower_Software|A 4GB is recommend to compile the software, see notes here]]
| || Off the shelf||1||https://rpilocator.com/?cat=PI4&instock<nowiki/>||WIP
|-
|Ardusimple RTK2B GPS||Positioning system for the bot
| ||Off the shelf||1|| https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/<nowiki/>||https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|-
|MPU 9250 (hard to get, end of life) or WT901
|9-axis accelerometer sitting on Mainboard allowing for direction through compass and dead reckoning of movement between GPS updates.
|
| Off the shelf
|1
|NO LINKS ANYMORE, since most of the delivered modules are fakes.
Alternative would be the WT901:

https://amzn.to/3PQsV6O
|
|-
| 3D printed brackets||To hold the GPS inside the bot
| ||Custom||1||https://www.printables.com/fr/model/175826-openmower-gps-mount-for-yardforce-classic-500<nowiki/>||WIP
|-
|SMA Angle Adapter
|Needed to connect the GPS without bending the wire too much
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3K913b1
|WIP
|-
|GPS PCB
|A ground plane PCB to improve GPS reception
|
| Custom
|1
|WIP
|WIP
|-
|USB Angle Adapter
|If you want to use the Classic 500's USB port
|YES
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3ukNAIj
| WIP
|-
! colspan="7" | Docking Station
|-
|CC/CV Step Down module
|As charger for the docking station
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3NUdRVL
| WIP
|-
|Docking Station Adapter PCB
|A PCB to hold the module in place.
|
|Custom
|1
|WIP
|WIP
|-
|Raspebrry Pi
''(required if NTRIP is not available)''
|Used to send RTK correction data from the base station.

''Can be any model with Ethernet and USB''
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://rpilocator.com/?cat=PI4&instock<nowiki/>
|WIP
|-
|Ardusimple RTK2B GPS
''(required if NTRIP is not available)''
|Positioning system for the docking station
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|}

Mowgli Build Guide

2024-11-12T06:36:51Z

Hackeronsteriods: Created page with "Welcome to the Mowgli build guide. Here we provide a step by step guide to assembling a Mowgli OpenMower build. Note that Mowgli is not the default way to run OpenMower, and only is compatible with certain mowers. This guide will include all steps to purchase, assemble, and program a Mowgli build, but it currently incomplete as it is still being written. == Bill OF Materials == {| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto" |+ Open Mower Bill of Materials |- ! Nam..."

Welcome to the Mowgli build guide. Here we provide a step by step guide to assembling a [[Mowgli]] OpenMower build. Note that [[Mowgli]] is not the default way to run OpenMower, and only is compatible with certain mowers.

This guide will include all steps to purchase, assemble, and program a Mowgli build, but it currently incomplete as it is still being written.

== Bill OF Materials ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Open Mower Bill of Materials
|-
! Name !! Description
!Optional!! Availability !! Quantity Required !! Source Link 1 !! Alternate Source
|-
| Mower (Yardforce Classic 500) || Base building block
| || Off the shelf || 1 ||https://amzn.to/3NWgIxk
| '''Note:''' Earlier, we had a reference to myrobotcenter. However, they have gone into reconstruction, so be aware of that vendor!
|-
| OpenMower Mainboard || The core of the new electronics.
| || Custom || 1 || [https://octopart.com/bom-tool/ODFKeG8J Components Octopart BOM]
| WIP
|-
| xESC || Motor drivers
| || Custom || 3 || Components Octoparts BOM:
- [https://octopart.com/bom-tool/p1aqUopq RP2040 ''without'' CAN]

- [https://octopart.com/bom-tool/tZ27Fd1N RP2040 ''with'' CAN] ''(CAN is not required)''

- [https://octopart.com/bom-tool/hUY6qiSp STM32]
| WIP
|-
| Raspebrry Pi 4 || The brain of the robot.

With at least 2 GB of RAM to run the OpenMower software

[[System_Image#Installing_OpenMower_Software|A 4GB is recommend to compile the software, see notes here]]
| || Off the shelf||1||https://rpilocator.com/?cat=PI4&instock<nowiki/>||WIP
|-
|Ardusimple RTK2B GPS||Positioning system for the bot
| ||Off the shelf||1|| https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/<nowiki/>||https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|-
|Raspberry Pi Pico||Microcontroller talking to peripherals, soldered to the OpenMower mainboard
| ||Off the shelf|| 1|| Widely available||
|-
|MPU 9250 (hard to get, end of life) or WT901
|9-axis accelerometer sitting on Mainboard allowing for direction through compass and dead reckoning of movement between GPS updates.
|
| Off the shelf
|1
|NO LINKS ANYMORE, since most of the delivered modules are fakes.
Alternative would be the WT901:

https://amzn.to/3PQsV6O
|
|-
| 3D printed brackets||To hold the GPS inside the bot
| ||Custom||1||https://www.printables.com/fr/model/175826-openmower-gps-mount-for-yardforce-classic-500<nowiki/>||WIP
|-
|SMA Angle Adapter
|Needed to connect the GPS without bending the wire too much
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3K913b1
|WIP
|-
|GPS PCB
|A ground plane PCB to improve GPS reception
|
| Custom
|1
|WIP
|WIP
|-
|USB Angle Adapter
|If you want to use the Classic 500's USB port
|YES
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3ukNAIj
| WIP
|-
! colspan="7" | Docking Station
|-
|CC/CV Step Down module
|As charger for the docking station
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://amzn.to/3NUdRVL
| WIP
|-
|Docking Station Adapter PCB
|A PCB to hold the module in place.
|
|Custom
|1
|WIP
|WIP
|-
|Raspebrry Pi
''(required if NTRIP is not available)''
|Used to send RTK correction data from the base station.

''Can be any model with Ethernet and USB''
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://rpilocator.com/?cat=PI4&instock<nowiki/>
|WIP
|-
|Ardusimple RTK2B GPS
''(required if NTRIP is not available)''
|Positioning system for the docking station
|
|Off the shelf
|1
|https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/
|}

Traction

2024-06-20T20:11:55Z

Hackeronsteriods: Add section on removing plastic case

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight
[[File:Kombo-kevinmce wheel weight.jpg|thumb|none|Kombo-kevinmce's wheel weight design.]]

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334
[[File:Prigor wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@Prigor's wheel weights]]

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838
[[File:CSobel wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@CSobel's wheel weights]]

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741
[[File:Vermut wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@Vermut's wheel weights]]

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362
[[File:Bussel backpack.jpg|none|thumb|@bussel's weight backpack]]

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels, but it is not necessarily YardForce 500 compatible: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

[[File:Tr8 backpack.jpg|none|thumb|@tr8's weight backpack]]

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)
[[File:Mibrobo wheel spikes.jpg|none|thumb|Mibrobo wheel spikes]]

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/
[[File:S-l1600-15 02.jpg|none|thumb|Robo Claws Spikes]]

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

==== Self-Printed ====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
[[File:17mm wheel spikes.jpg|none|thumb|17mm printed spikes]]
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

@Prigor reports "I also tried these printed spikes from @kombo-kevinmce but I found them to be too bumpy." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
[[File:Full ring printed wheel spikes.jpg|none|thumb|Full ring printed spikes]]
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

== Cutting back the plastic case ==

The YardForce 5000 has low clearance, and when turning, the contact of the plastic case against the grass is the main source of resistance. Some users have cut away the plastic in the front, or on the sides of the mower, to prevent it from slipping as often.

@kombo-kevinmce reported "removing fins hanging on front bumper" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236422143114350713

@ow reported "I cut about 20mm off the skirt on mine, stock ground clearance is ridiculous" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/1079054431758332027/1246930966195208404
@11phc replied "ditto. Life a lot easier afterwards. Just watch out for small children's toes!" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/1079054431758332027/1246931204536664175

Traction

2024-06-20T20:00:40Z

Hackeronsteriods: Add images

File:Full ring printed wheel spikes.jpg

2024-06-20T20:00:19Z

Hackeronsteriods:

Full ring printed wheel spikes from https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files

File:17mm wheel spikes.jpg

2024-06-20T19:58:35Z

Hackeronsteriods:

3d printed 17mm wheel spikes from https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files

File:Mibrobo wheel spikes.jpg

2024-06-20T19:56:21Z

Hackeronsteriods:

Mibrobo wheel spikes

File:S-l1600-15 02.jpg

2024-06-20T19:54:20Z

Hackeronsteriods:

Robo Claws Spikes

File:Tr8 backpack.jpg

2024-06-20T19:52:38Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@t8's weight backpack

File:Bussel backpack.jpg

2024-06-20T19:50:37Z

Hackeronsteriods:

weight mod for mower

Traction

2024-06-20T19:49:45Z

Hackeronsteriods: Add wheel weight images

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight
[[File:Kombo-kevinmce wheel weight.jpg|thumb|none|Kombo-kevinmce's wheel weight design.]]

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334
[[File:Prigor wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@Prigor's wheel weights]]

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838
[[File:CSobel wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@CSobel's wheel weights]]

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741
[[File:Vermut wheel weights.jpg|thumb|none|@Vermut's wheel weights]]

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels, but it is not necessarily YardForce 500 compatible: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

==== Self-Printed ====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

@Prigor reports "I also tried these printed spikes from @kombo-kevinmce but I found them to be too bumpy." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

File:Vermut wheel weights.jpg

2024-06-20T19:49:19Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@Vermut's wheel weights

File:CSobel wheel weights.jpg

2024-06-20T19:47:24Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@CSobel's wheel weights

File:Prigor wheel weights.jpg

2024-06-20T19:44:41Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@Prigor's wheel weights

File:Kombo-kevinmce wheel weight.jpg

2024-06-20T19:42:06Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@kombo-kevinmce's wheel weight design

Traction

2024-06-20T19:38:47Z

Hackeronsteriods: /* Adding weight behind the wheels */

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels, but it is not necessarily YardForce 500 compatible: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

==== Self-Printed ====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

@Prigor reports "I also tried these printed spikes from @kombo-kevinmce but I found them to be too bumpy." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

File:Wheel weight 06.webp

2024-06-20T19:32:45Z

Hackeronsteriods:

@kombo-kevinmce's wheel weight design

Traction

2024-06-20T19:30:16Z

Hackeronsteriods: /* 17mm spikes */ Add quote from Prigor

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

==== Self-Printed ====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

@Prigor reports "I also tried these printed spikes from @kombo-kevinmce but I found them to be too bumpy." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

Traction

2024-06-20T19:28:28Z

Hackeronsteriods: /* Metal Spikes */

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

==== Self-Printed ====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

Traction

2024-06-20T19:27:44Z

Hackeronsteriods: Created page with "A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction. == Adding Weight == This is the most highly recommended a..."

A common problem with OpenMower mowers (particularly the YardForce 500) is a lack of traction. This can cause the wheels to slip, especially when turning, and can cause the mower to become stuck. The YardForce 500 is underweight for its wheels, and the issue can be exacerbated if the yard is sloped, bumpy, or soft. There are a number of modifications people have experimented with to try to improve the traction.

== Adding Weight ==
This is the most highly recommended approach on the YardForce 500. Moving the center of mass back towards the driving wheels is the primary goal.

=== Adding weight inside the wheels ===
The Yardforce 500 wheels are hollow, and you can place extra weight inside the wheels. Although this will not move the center of mass as much as placing the weight behind the wheels, it has the advantage of not stressing the bearings/bushings with the extra weight.

@kombo-kevinmce created a 3D printed design for compartments inside the wheels to contain lead balls or other weights. Each wheel fits about 1200g: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236423223705600120 https://www.printables.com/model/533638-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-weight

@Prigor used wheel balancing weights packed inside the wheels to add 1560g to each wheel: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1236716061928198334

@CSobel added lead balls embedded in epoxy to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1106556852491255838

@Vermut added steel flakes embedded in silicon sealant: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224050218983751741

@Ow added lead sheets to the wheels: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961804411112394842/1118625329309814784

=== Adding weight behind the wheels ===
@bussel - (bodop) suggested a mod that worked on other mowers, hanging weights off the back with sticks: https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1151412390924132362

@tr8 created a printable design for mounting weight behind the wheels: https://www.printables.com/model/703384-balance-weight-for-yardforce-robotic-mower

== Wheel Spikes ==
Some people have also had success with mounting longer spikes on their wheels to get better traction. Note that if you add spikes, it will likely change the wheel radius and so you will need to update the wheel ticks parameter in order to not have jerky motion.

=== Metal Spikes ===
There are two brands of commercially available aluminum spikes, Mibrobo, and Robo-Claws

==== Mibrobo ====
[https://www.mibrobo.de/product/yardforce-classic-500-models-184-mibrobo-blackline-spikes-incl-wheel-extension-eng/119 Mibrobo] spikes are more expensive but are coated and may have a better spike design (?)

No OpenMower users have reported their experience with them.

==== Robo Claws ====
[https://robo-spikes.com/en/products/spikes-yardforce-500-600-x100i-aluminium?_pos=1&_sid=6ed7f4433&_ss=r Robo-Claws] spikes are cheaper and have an installation guide as part of the official docs: https://openmower.de/docs/contributions/mount-wheel-spikes/

@Vermut reports "can't say they are super-effective for me. Hence the extra weight attempt" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1224255287284858900

@Prigor reports "I had metal spikes for a long time and they were good on grass but got rounded after one year of use and started slipping. And they were terrible on anything concrete or hard" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253295856413577318

===== Self-Printed =====
Other users have suggested making your own spikes following a similar design on a CNC or laser cutter. There aren't any reports of users doing this.

=== Plastic Spikes ===
@kombo-kevinmce Created designs for a few different 3D printed plastic spikes: https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes

===== 17mm spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "The 17 mm spikes are probably too long and for me they cause the mower to wobble as the spikes are lifting the mower. "

===== dual spikes =====
@kombo-kevinmce reports "They worked about the same as the larger id say" https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253228544234885221

===== full ring spikes =====
@Dahefe reports "I printed a set of wheel spikes (full rings - https://www.printables.com/model/567409-yardforce-classic-500-wheel-spikes/files) in ABS and they work great! I also changed my NAV areas that are on concrete to make them narrow which make the planner slow down (I think). I can see the spikes wearing down and plan on replacing the rings once a year." https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/961803746399101008/1253311235324383272

Builds/Freedomowgli

2023-11-14T02:30:06Z

Hackeronsteriods: /* Parts & Tools */

Freedomowgli is [[User:Hackeronsteriods]]'s USA based [[Mowgli]] buid.

== Overview ==
Freedomowgli is my first build, and I am following [[User:kevinmce]]'s [https://viewer.diagrams.net/index.html?tags=%7B%7D&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=Untitled%20Diagram.drawio#Uhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Fkevinmce%2Fmowgli-docker%2Fcedbossneo%2FUntitled%20Diagram.drawio diagram] as my main guide.

I have a relatively large yard with steep terrain and trees, so I included the budget survey antenna and a long range wifi adapter in my build.

The build is still in progress, so any parts or instructions lists may turn out to be incomplete or incorrect.

== Parts & Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts List
|-
! Part !! Function !! Cost !! Shipping !! Purchase Link
|-
| [[Mowers/Yardforce Classic 500B|Yardforce Classic 500B]]|| [[Mowers|Mower]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€199) $185.95 || style="text-align:right;" |$132.56 || [https://merotec-shop.de/en/products/yard-force-classic-500b-mahroboter merotec], drop shipped with [https://mygermany.com/ mygermany]
|-
| [[Main SBCs/Raspberry Pi 4B|Rapberry Pi 4B]] 4GB|| [[Main SBCs|Main Single Board Computer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $55.00 || style="text-align:right;" |$10.65 || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 adafruit]
|-
| 16 GB Micro SD Card || Main SBC storage|| already owned || ||
|-
| [[Main SBC Heatsinks/Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink+Fan| Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink + Fan]]|| Main SBC heatsink || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4794 adafruit]
|-
| [[IMU/LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL| LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL]]|| [[IMUs|IMU]] || style="text-align:right;" | $20.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4517 adafruit]
|-
| 4 Pin grove connector + cut up USB cable|| [[SBC-Mainboard Connectors|SBC-Mainboard Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $0.95 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5244 adafruit]
|-
| [[GNSS Receivers/simpleRTK2B Budget|Ardusimple simpleRTK2B Budget]] || [[GNSS Receivers|GNSS Receiver]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€172) $184.07 || style="text-align:right;" |18.73$ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[GNSS Antennas/Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna|Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna]] || [[GNSS Antennas|GNSS Antenna]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€89) $95.25 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/survey-gnss-multiband-antenna/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[Wifi Adapters/Archer T2UH| Archer T2UH]]|| [[Wifi Adapters|Wifi Adapter]] || style="text-align:right;" | $15.00|| style="text-align:right;" | $5.60 || [https://ebay.com ebay]
|-
| [[Main Board Programmers/ST-LINK V2| ST-LINK V2]]|| [[Main Board Programmers|Main Board Programmer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $6.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/diymore-Emulator-Downloader-Programmer-Random/dp/B0CGRKWL4R amazon]
|-
| [[SBC Power Supply/5A Buck Converter]]|| [[SBC Power Supplies|Main SBC Power Supply]] || style="text-align:right;" | (for two) $13.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/Converter-1-25-36V-Voltage-Regulator-Display/dp/B085T73CSD amazon]
|-
| [[ATX 8 Pin Extender]]|| || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00|| || [https://www.amazon.com/ZLKSKER-Extension-Female-Connector-Internal/dp/B07W5XPG3D/ amazon]
|-
| [[Main Board Connector/HY2.0 9P Connector|HY2.0 9P Connector]]|| [[Main Board Connectors|Main Board Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $3.17|| || [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804637275004.html alibaba]
|-
| USB To Micro USB Cable || [[SBC-GNSS Receiver Connectors|SBC-GNSS Receiver Connector]] || already owned|| ||
|-
| USB To USB-C Cable || [[SBC Power Supplies|SBC Power Supply]] (when not in rover) || already owned|| ||
|}
(^^ indicates it was shipped together with other items, so its shipping cost is already included with a previous item)

Builds/Freedomowgli

2023-11-13T21:04:34Z

Hackeronsteriods: add hy2.0 connector

Freedomowgli is [[User:Hackeronsteriods]]'s USA based [[Mowgli]] buid.

== Overview ==
Freedomowgli is my first build, and I am following [[User:kevinmce]]'s [https://viewer.diagrams.net/index.html?tags=%7B%7D&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=Untitled%20Diagram.drawio#Uhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Fkevinmce%2Fmowgli-docker%2Fcedbossneo%2FUntitled%20Diagram.drawio diagram] as my main guide.

I have a relatively large yard with steep terrain and trees, so I included the budget survey antenna and a long range wifi adapter in my build.

The build is still in progress, so any parts or instructions lists may turn out to be incomplete or incorrect.

== Parts & Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts List
|-
! Part !! Function !! Cost !! Shipping !! Purchase Link
|-
| [[Mowers/Yardforce Classic 500B|Yardforce Classic 500B]]|| [[Mowers|Mower]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€199) $185.95 || style="text-align:right;" |$132.56 || [https://merotec-shop.de/en/products/yard-force-classic-500b-mahroboter merotec], drop shipped with [https://mygermany.com/ mygermany]
|-
| [[Main SBCs/Raspberry Pi 4B|Rapberry Pi 4B]] 4GB|| [[Main SBCs|Main Single Board Computer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $55.00 || style="text-align:right;" |$10.65 || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 adafruit]
|-
| 16 GB Micro SD Card || Main SBC storage|| already owned || ||
|-
| [[Main SBC Heatsinks/Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink+Fan| Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink + Fan]]|| Main SBC heatsink || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4794 adafruit]
|-
| [[GNSS Receivers/simpleRTK2B Budget|Ardusimple simpleRTK2B Budget]] || [[GNSS Receivers|GNSS Receiver]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€172) $184.07 || style="text-align:right;" |18.73$ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[GNSS Antennas/Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna|Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna]] || [[GNSS Antennas|GNSS Antenna]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€89) $95.25 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/survey-gnss-multiband-antenna/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[IMU/LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL| LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL]]|| [[IMUs|IMU]] || style="text-align:right;" | $20.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4517 adafruit]
|-
| 4 Pin grove connector + cut up USB cable|| [[SBC-Mainboard Connectors|SBC-Mainboard Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $0.95 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5244 adafruit]
|-
| [[Wifi Adapters/Archer T2UH| Archer T2UH]]|| [[Wifi Adapters|Wifi Adapter]] || style="text-align:right;" | $15.00|| style="text-align:right;" | $5.60 || [https://ebay.com ebay]
|-
| [[Main Board Programmers/ST-LINK V2| ST-LINK V2]]|| [[Main Board Programmers|Main Board Programmer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $6.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/diymore-Emulator-Downloader-Programmer-Random/dp/B0CGRKWL4R amazon]
|-
| [[SBC Power Supply/5A Buck Converter]]|| [[SBC Power Supplies|Main SBC Power Supply]] || style="text-align:right;" | (for two) $13.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/Converter-1-25-36V-Voltage-Regulator-Display/dp/B085T73CSD amazon]
|-
| [[ATX 8 Pin Extender]]|| || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00|| || [https://www.amazon.com/ZLKSKER-Extension-Female-Connector-Internal/dp/B07W5XPG3D/ amazon]
|-
| [[Main Board Connector/HY2.0 9P Connector|HY2.0 9P Connector]]|| [[Main Board Connectors|Main Board Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $3.17|| || [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804637275004.html alibaba]
|-
| USB To Micro USB Cable || [[SBC-GNSS Receiver Connectors|SBC-GNSS Receiver Connector]] || already owned|| ||
|-
| USB To USB-C Cable || [[SBC Power Supplies|SBC Power Supply]] (when not in rover) || already owned|| ||
|}
(^^ indicates it was shipped together with other items, so its shipping cost is already included with a previous item)

Builds/Freedomowgli

2023-11-13T21:00:46Z

Hackeronsteriods:

Freedomowgli is [[User:Hackeronsteriods]]'s USA based [[Mowgli]] buid.

== Overview ==
Freedomowgli is my first build, and I am following [[User:kevinmce]]'s [https://viewer.diagrams.net/index.html?tags=%7B%7D&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=Untitled%20Diagram.drawio#Uhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Fkevinmce%2Fmowgli-docker%2Fcedbossneo%2FUntitled%20Diagram.drawio diagram] as my main guide.

I have a relatively large yard with steep terrain and trees, so I included the budget survey antenna and a long range wifi adapter in my build.

The build is still in progress, so any parts or instructions lists may turn out to be incomplete or incorrect.

== Parts & Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts List
|-
! Part !! Function !! Cost !! Shipping !! Purchase Link
|-
| [[Mowers/Yardforce Classic 500B|Yardforce Classic 500B]]|| [[Mowers|Mower]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€199) $185.95 || style="text-align:right;" |$132.56 || [https://merotec-shop.de/en/products/yard-force-classic-500b-mahroboter merotec], drop shipped with [https://mygermany.com/ mygermany]
|-
| [[Main SBCs/Raspberry Pi 4B|Rapberry Pi 4B]] 4GB|| [[Main SBCs|Main Single Board Computer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $55.00 || style="text-align:right;" |$10.65 || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 adafruit]
|-
| 16 GB Micro SD Card || Main SBC storage|| already owned || ||
|-
| [[Main SBC Heatsinks/Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink+Fan| Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink + Fan]]|| Main SBC heatsink || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4794 adafruit]
|-
| [[GNSS Receivers/simpleRTK2B Budget|Ardusimple simpleRTK2B Budget]] || [[GNSS Receivers|GNSS Receiver]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€172) $184.07 || style="text-align:right;" |18.73$ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[GNSS Antennas/Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna|Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna]] || [[GNSS Antennas|GNSS Antenna]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€89) $95.25 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/survey-gnss-multiband-antenna/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[IMU/LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL| LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL]]|| [[IMUs|IMU]] || style="text-align:right;" | $20.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4517 adafruit]
|-
| 4 Pin grove connector + cut up USB cable|| [[SBC-Mainboard Connectors|SBC-Mainboard Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $0.95 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5244 adafruit]
|-
| [[Wifi Adapters/Archer T2UH| Archer T2UH]]|| [[Wifi Adapters|Wifi Adapter]] || style="text-align:right;" | $15.00|| style="text-align:right;" | $5.60 || [https://ebay.com ebay]
|-
| [[Main Board Programmers/ST-LINK V2| ST-LINK V2]]|| [[Main Board Programmers|Main Board Programmer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $6.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/diymore-Emulator-Downloader-Programmer-Random/dp/B0CGRKWL4R amazon]
|-
| [[SBC Power Supply/5A Buck Converter]]|| [[SBC Power Supplies|Main SBC Power Supply]] || style="text-align:right;" | (for two) $13.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/Converter-1-25-36V-Voltage-Regulator-Display/dp/B085T73CSD amazon]
|-
| [[ATX 8 Pin Extender]]|| || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00|| || [https://www.amazon.com/ZLKSKER-Extension-Female-Connector-Internal/dp/B07W5XPG3D/ amazon]
|-
| USB To Micro USB Cable || [[SBC-GNSS Receiver Connectors|SBC-GNSS Receiver Connector]] || already owned|| ||
|-
| USB To USB-C Cable || [[SBC Power Supplies|SBC Power Supply]] (when not in rover) || already owned|| ||
|}
(^^ indicates it was shipped together with other items, so its shipping cost is already included with a previous item)

Builds/Freedomowgli

2023-11-13T21:00:22Z

Hackeronsteriods:

Freedomowgli is [[User:Hackeronsteriods]]'s USA based [[Mowgli]] buid.

== Overview ==
Freedomowgli is my first build, and I am following [[User:kevinmce]]'s [https://viewer.diagrams.net/index.html?tags=%7B%7D&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=Untitled%20Diagram.drawio#Uhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Fkevinmce%2Fmowgli-docker%2Fcedbossneo%2FUntitled%20Diagram.drawio diagram] as my main guide.

I have a relatively large yard with steep terrain and trees, so I included the budget survey antenna and a long range wifi adapter in my build.

The build is still in progress, so any parts or instructions lists may turn out to be incomplete or incorrect.

== Parts & Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts List
|-
! Part !! Function !! Cost !! Shipping !! Purchase Link
|-
| [[Mowers/Yardforce Classic 500B|Yardforce Classic 500B]]|| [[Mowers|Mower]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€199) $185.95 || style="text-align:right;" |$132.56 || [https://merotec-shop.de/en/products/yard-force-classic-500b-mahroboter merotec], drop shipped with [https://mygermany.com/ mygermany]
|-
| [[Main SBCs/Raspberry Pi 4B|Rapberry Pi 4B]] 4GB|| [[Main SBCs|Main Single Board Computer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $55.00 || style="text-align:right;" |$10.65 || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 adafruit]
|-
| 16 GB Micro SD Card || Main SBC storage|| already owned || ||
|-
| [[Main SBC Heatsinks/Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink+Fan| Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink + Fan]]|| Main SBC heatsink || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4794 adafruit]
|-
| [[GNSS Receivers/simpleRTK2B Budget|Ardusimple simpleRTK2B Budget]] || [[GNSS Receivers|GNSS Receiver]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€172) $184.07 || style="text-align:right;" |18.73$ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[GNSS Antennas/Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna|Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna]] || [[GNSS Antennas|GNSS Antenna]] || style="text-align:right;" |(€89) $95.25 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/survey-gnss-multiband-antenna/ ardusimple]
|-
| [[IMU/LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL| LSM6DSOX + LIS3MDL]]|| [[IMUs|IMU]] || style="text-align:right;" | $20.00 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4517 adafruit]
|-
| 4 Pin grove connector + cut up USB cable|| [[SBC-Mainboard Connectors|SBC-Mainboard Connector]] || style="text-align:right;" | $0.95 || style="text-align:right;" | ^^ || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5244 adafruit]
|-
| [[Wifi Adapters/Archer T2UH| Archer T2UH]]|| [[Wifi Adapters|Wifi Adapter]] || style="text-align:right;" | $15.00|| style="text-align:right;" | $5.60 || [https://ebay.com ebay]
|-
| [[Main Board Programmers/ST-LINK V2| ST-LINK V2]]|| [[Main Board Programmers|Main Board Programmer]] || style="text-align:right;" | $6.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/diymore-Emulator-Downloader-Programmer-Random/dp/B0CGRKWL4R amazon]
|-
| [[SBC Power Supply/5A Buck Converter]]|| [[SBC Power Supplies|Main SBC Power Supply]] || style="text-align:right;" | (for two) $13.99|| || [https://www.amazon.com/Converter-1-25-36V-Voltage-Regulator-Display/dp/B085T73CSD amazon]
|-
| [[ATX 8 Pin Extender]]|| || style="text-align:right;" | $5.00|| || [https://www.amazon.com/ZLKSKER-Extension-Female-Connector-Internal/dp/B07W5XPG3D/ amazon]
|-
| USB To Micro USB Cable || [[SBC-GNSS Receiver Connectors|SBC-GNSS Receiver Connectors]] || already owned|| ||
|-
| USB To USB-C Cable || [[SBC Power Supplies|SBC Power Supply]] (when not in rover) || already owned|| ||
|}
(^^ indicates it was shipped together with other items, so its shipping cost is already included with a previous item)

Builds/Freedomowgli

2023-11-13T20:19:59Z

Hackeronsteriods: Initial version

Freedomowgli is [[user:Hackeronsteriods]'s [[Mowgli]] build, in the USA.

== Parts & Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts List
|-
! Part !! Function !! Cost (€) !! Cost (US$) !! Purchase Link
|-
| [[Mowers/Yardforce Classic 500B|Yardforce Classic 500B]]|| Mower || 199 || 185.95 || [https://merotec-shop.de/en/products/yard-force-classic-500b-mahroboter merotec]
|-
| [[Main SBCs/Rapberry Pi 4B|Rapberry Pi 4B]] 4GB|| Main Single Board Computer|| || 55 || [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296|adafruit]
|-
| 16 GB Micro SD Card || Main SBC storage|| || already owned ||
|-
| [[GNSS Receivers/simpleRTK2B Budget|Ardusimple simpleRTK2B Budget]] || GNSS Receiver || 172 || 184.07 || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b/|ardusimple]
|-
| [[GNSS Antennas/Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna|Ardusimple Budget Survey Antenna]] || GNSS Antenna || 89 || 95.25 || [https://www.ardusimple.com/product/survey-gnss-multiband-antenna/|ardusimple]

|}

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