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BlueROV2 Software Setup
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- Page 1 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics Home (https://bluerobotics.com) / Guide (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/) / BlueROV2 Software Setup BlueROV2 Software Setup Guides in this Series BlueROV2 Assembly (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-assembly/) Get your BlueROV2 built quickly with this assembly guide! BlueROV2 Software Setup (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/) Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 1/16...
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Page 2: Software Introduction
Software Introduction These are instructions for the rst time that you set up your computer to work with the BlueROV2. If you have not assembled your BlueROV2, please see our Assembly Guide (/learn/bluerov2-assembly/) and assemble your BlueROV2 prior to setting up the software. - Page 3 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/network-and-sharing-center-annotated.png?x62571) 2. Right click on the Ethernet adapter, then choose Properties . (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/network-connections-annotated.png?x62571) 3. In the properties dialog, choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 3/16...
- Page 4 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/internet-protocol-version-4-annotated.png?x62571) 4. Select "Use the following IP address" And enter 192.168.2.1 for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Then select OK. Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 4/16...
- Page 5 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/static-ip-annotated.png?x62571) Firewall 1. Go to Control Panel > Windows Firewall and then select "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall". 2. Select "Change Settings" and then select "Open source ground control app provided by QGroundControl dev team"...
- Page 6 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/windows- rewall-annotated.png?x62571) Joystick Setup Initial Setup for XBox Controllers on Windows For using the shift button functionality of XBox Controllers on Windows: 1. Go to Start -> Settings 2. Open the Gaming settings...
- Page 7 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics (https://bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/settings.png?x62571) 3. Go to Game Bar tab from the left navigation panel 4. Uncheck the 'Open Game bar using this button on a controller' option Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 7/16...
- Page 8 Logitech GamePad (F710 and F310) Logitech controllers should have the switch on the back set to "X". Testing the Connection to the BlueROV2 1. With the BlueROV2 still connected and powered on, start the QGroundControl application. Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 8/16...
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Page 9: Update Software
Update Software There are two computers installed on the BlueROV2: a Pixhawk autopilot, and a Raspberry Pi 'companion' computer. Before proceeding, we will check that the software on both computers is up to date, and update the software if necessary. -
Page 10: Button Setup
When completed, the Joystick tab will no longer be red, and the Enabled checkbox on the Joystick page should be checked. Button Setup The default button setup for the BlueROV2 is as shown in the image below: Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/... -
Page 11: Sensor Calibration
Con gure Motor Directions The motor directions for the BlueROV2 must be con gured prior to operation. Be sure to keep all body parts and clothing clear of thrusters while the BlueROV2 is armed. Privacy Terms https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-software-setup/ 11/16... - Page 12 2. Read and understand the instructions on the setup page. 3. Arm the BlueROV2 by clicking the switch on the page. 4. One at a time, move each slider, and make sure that the motor that spins is pushing air in the correct direction.
- Page 13 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics Power Sense Module (PSM) Installation (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/power-sense-module-psm-installation/) Learn how to install and setup a Power Sense Module on your BlueROV2 or other underwater project! SOS Leak Sensor Setup In the Safety tab, select "Pixhawk Aux6" as the leak detector pin, and set the Logic when dry to "Low."...
- Page 14 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics BlueROV2 Operation (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/bluerov2-operation/) Learn how to operate your newly built BlueROV2! Issue Reporting We're always trying to make our documentation, instructions, software, and user experience better. If you're having an issue with anything, please report it so that we can address it as soon as possible! Here's...
- Page 15 5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Software Setup - Blue Robotics Update Software Joystick/Gamepad Calibration Button Setup Sensor Calibration Con gure Motor Directions Voltage and Current Measurement Setup SOS Leak Sensor Setup To The First Dive! Issue Reporting Print Tags BlueROV2 (https://bluerobotics.com/guide-tag/bluerov2/) Posted 21 Jun 2016...
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