FAQ
GENERAL
What is OpenMower?
OpenMower is a project that modifies an existing commercial Lawn mower robot (currently the Yard Force 500) with better steering electronics to provide, among other things, GPS navigation and optimized mowing paths. See the intro video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSF04i3zNGw
Can I buy an assembled OpenMower or a kit?
No, at present it is a DIY yourself project that will require effort and technical skill on your part. But there is a very active community, so help is available.
How much does it cost?
Approx €350 for the mower + €400 for RTK GPS + €100 (yeah, semiconductor shortage..) for a Raspberry Pi + €200 for custom hardware.
Who created OpenMower?
Clemens Elflein, known as @c.ez in the project's Discord (https://discord.com/channels/958476543846412329/958476543846412331) is the designer and creator of OpenMower. If you like what he is doing, please support him on Patreon
What is the current stage of the project
The OpenMower is running in prototype at @c.ez. He is currently waiting for revised PCBs to arrive for validation. A group of early builders are buying parts and getting ready to “co-build” with @c.ez to test and validate the design.
Where can I find more information?
The entry points for more information on this Discord are in the _Important_ section, :
This FAQ
Important links to GitHub, the YouTube channel etc.
What license is OpenMower based on?
The license is “Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License”, pls. see here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/