Mowgli Build Guide
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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
| Name | Description | Optional | Availability | Quantity Required | Source Link 1 | Alternate Source |
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| 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.
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Off the shelf | 1 | https://rpilocator.com/?cat=PI4&instock | WIP | |
| Ardusimple RTK2B GPS | Positioning system for the bot | Off the shelf | 1 | https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2b-basic-starter-kit-ip65/ | 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: |
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| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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/ | |