# Blue Robotics Software **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/8.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## ["EKF Bad" warning from autopilot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ekf-bad-warning-from-autopilot/23610)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ekf-bad-warning-from-autopilot/23610 "2026-09-27T07:02:46Z")
Cockpit 1.19.0-beta10 keeps saying “f bad” on both ROVs. Any ideas? --- ## [Controlling a vehicle motion axis with controller triggers](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/controlling-a-vehicle-motion-axis-with-controller-triggers/21096)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/controlling-a-vehicle-motion-axis-with-controller-triggers/21096 "2026-09-26T22:25:37Z")
As Cockpit recognises LT & RT axis on the X-box controller. Is there a way to use these as axis for controllable tilt/pitch, as opposed to using them as a tilt/pitch set point? --- ## [Joystick Pitch Control Axis](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-pitch-control-axis/22673)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-pitch-control-axis/22673 "2026-03-22T19:39:00Z")
I have seen similar themed posts, however they do not completely fit the bill. I use Mode2 layout on the Xbox controller, and would like to modify the controls slightly. I wish to: Change Ascend/descend from left stic… --- ## [Deepwater exploration usb camera](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/deepwater-exploration-usb-camera/21759)
**Author:** [@niklas](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/niklas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/deepwater-exploration-usb-camera/21759 "2026-09-24T15:39:40Z")
Hi. i´ve bought 3 DW usb cameras. but i can´t get them to work. i have used the free USB ports in the navigator/rasberry. i can´t find the stream in BlueOS. Please help! --- ## [Forwarding locally connected GPS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/forwarding-locally-connected-gps/17776)
**Author:** [@k-deboer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/k-deboer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/forwarding-locally-connected-gps/17776 "2026-09-24T12:49:17Z")
I am trying to share the NMEA location data from an external GPS mounted to the ROV. Present setup is an external GPS mounted on a mast connected to the Navigator board Serial3. The location data is appearing on the Con… --- ## [Messed up my videostream](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/messed-up-my-videostream/23626)
**Author:** [@Runwil](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Runwil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/messed-up-my-videostream/23626 "2026-09-23T19:18:53Z")
Hi all. I seem to have messed up my video stream on my bluerov2. I have 2x DWE cams installed, and both are enabled in blueos But in cockpit i have no video stream found: It is likely me who has messed up some s… --- ## [Ping Viewer Next Layout in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-next-layout-in-cockpit/23135)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-next-layout-in-cockpit/23135 "2026-09-21T12:46:11Z")
I really love the addition of Ping Viewer Next, I do however find one small issue with it in Cockpit. When it is set to 360 degree scan, the buttons arrayed around the scope align nicely, when changing to a different sca… --- ## [Cockpit issue with IFrame](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-issue-with-iframe/23621)
**Author:** [@pavel.savin](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/pavel.savin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-issue-with-iframe/23621 "2026-09-19T19:13:18Z")
Hello, we had to change BlueROV 2 from RPi 5 back to RPi 4 and after the change we cannot see the SonarView in the Cockpit interface (neither in the dektop application or Cockpit Lite). The iFrame says that the page is … --- ## [Upgrading RPi 4 to 5 issue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/upgrading-rpi-4-to-5-issue/23622)
**Author:** [@pavel.savin](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/pavel.savin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/upgrading-rpi-4-to-5-issue/23622 "2026-09-19T19:08:21Z")
Hello, we tried to upgrade the core of BlueROV 2 from RPI4 to RPI5, but it did not work properly. At the beginning, the connection was very unstable. When it stabilised, we had issues with video, which had a high ping (… --- ## [Depth estimate suddenly changing (while positioning system enabled)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/depth-estimate-suddenly-changing-while-positioning-system-enabled/22810)
**Author:** [@Mac1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Mac1)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/depth-estimate-suddenly-changing-while-positioning-system-enabled/22810 "2026-09-18T22:49:02Z")
I am experiencing issues with the depth readings in cockpit, as it suddenly change—for example, showing 80 m and then jumping to 160 m,before returning to normal or not returning to normal. (it would appear sometimes to… --- ## [Develop auto tune mode for Ardusub on a custom 4-thruster ROV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/develop-auto-tune-mode-for-ardusub-on-a-custom-4-thruster-rov/23612)
**Author:** [@tranhaothien0911](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tranhaothien0911)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/develop-auto-tune-mode-for-ardusub-on-a-custom-4-thruster-rov/23612 "2026-09-18T02:24:18Z")
I am currently part of an ROV development team. We have designed a custom ROV frame that utilizes 4 thrusters in the following configuration: 2 vertical thrusters placed at the center of gravity, facing opposite directio… --- ## [Changing flight mode terms](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/changing-flight-mode-terms/23501)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/changing-flight-mode-terms/23501 "2026-09-01T13:34:01Z")
Is there a way to change the flight mode terms in Cockpit? We have “Alt\_Hold” which is actually depth hold. We have “Surftrack” which is actually altitude hold. I appreciate that these terms likely originate from Ardu… --- ## [Dashcam Extension save path etc](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dashcam-extension-save-path-etc/23580)
**Author:** [@jobotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jobotics)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dashcam-extension-save-path-etc/23580 "2026-09-15T16:35:29Z")
We are currently using the Dashcam extension of BlueOS on our Blueboat. It records video streams just fine. One big issue/request I have with it is the save path. I can’t for the life of me not change it to a custom pat… --- ## [Cockpit snapshot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-snapshot/23584)
**Author:** [@Jhans](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Jhans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-snapshot/23584 "2026-09-13T16:09:06Z")
How can you take a snapshot in cockpit? Is the only way to map a button to the joystick? I got that to work, but i am wondering if you can get a button on the cockpit screen so you can click on to take a snapshot. Kind o… --- ## [Joysticks issue, using Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joysticks-issue-using-cockpit/18314)
**Author:** [@Framau](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Framau)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joysticks-issue-using-cockpit/18314 "2026-09-11T07:55:24Z")
Hi! these days I downloaded cockpit, and started to set it up, to use it instead of Qground. Everything went well, until using the joystick. Every time i arm the rov the verticals start to spin on their own. I did di… --- ## [Ardusub gazebo sitl heading issue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-gazebo-sitl-heading-issue/23572)
**Author:** [@AbdelrahmanAshraf](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AbdelrahmanAshraf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-gazebo-sitl-heading-issue/23572 "2026-09-10T15:07:44Z")
i am building a gazebo-sitl simulation using bluerov2 vectored frame but with our cadded model on manual mode the model drives perfectly but when i switch to depth hold mode the model flies to the water surface and s… --- ## [Cockpit joystick not working after rollback to 1.18.2](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-joystick-not-working-after-rollback-to-1-18-2/23554)
**Author:** [@schleitaucher](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/schleitaucher)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-joystick-not-working-after-rollback-to-1-18-2/23554 "2026-09-07T03:44:19Z")
Hi there, I have the same Problem: Prearm check stops arming the vehicle because of “throttle not centered…” but is calibrated in win11 correct and works in QGC without issues. Ardusub 4.8.0 BlueOS 1.4.3 Cockpit 1… --- ## [Recovering Ass-files that are “Unable to Process” from Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recovering-ass-files-that-are-unable-to-process-from-cockpit/23535)
**Author:** [@Jhans](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Jhans)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recovering-ass-files-that-are-unable-to-process-from-cockpit/23535 "2026-09-05T08:41:36Z")
I did a inspection job for a client today. I recorded the videos using cockpit in BlueOS. When i ended the recordings, some videos processed succesfully but a few videos failed to prosess. When i clicked the download b… --- ## [Joystick calibration in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-calibration-in-cockpit/23343)
**Author:** [@Ruben1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ruben1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-calibration-in-cockpit/23343 "2026-08-04T23:17:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with joystick calibration in Cockpit. Compared to QGroundControl, where I can perform a full joystick calibration (including the stick axes), I noticed that Cockpit only provides … --- ## [Cockpit Telemetry Shadowed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-telemetry-shadowed/23531)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-telemetry-shadowed/23531 "2026-08-29T17:32:04Z")
While doing some bench tests I noticed that when putting Cockpit into Video View, some of the bottom bar is shadowed/duplicated in a hazy kind of way. I do not have a video view mode in v1.7, and it does not show in the … --- ## [New BlueOS or Ardusub causing delay at about 2 hours into dive](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-blueos-or-ardusub-causing-delay-at-about-2-hours-into-dive/23529)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-blueos-or-ardusub-causing-delay-at-about-2-hours-into-dive/23529 "2026-08-29T17:24:12Z")
Yesterday I took one of the ROVs out with a fresh install of the new BlueOS, new cockpit for steam deck and new ardusub (4.7.0). At around 2h into dive 1 the ROV started acting like a drunkard, with delay in reaction to … --- ## [Cockpit Blue OS Standalone](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-blue-os-standalone/23520)
**Author:** [@lmarwin84](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lmarwin84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-blue-os-standalone/23520 "2026-08-28T16:16:59Z")
Hi All, Having question again. I manage to operate the BlueROV2 Heav Config. But I need to connect to internet while using it. Now Im having area where internet not available and I want to use the cockpit stand alone. … --- ## [Cockpit Display](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-display/23519)
**Author:** [@lmarwin84](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lmarwin84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-display/23519 "2026-08-28T07:53:17Z")
Hi Good day All, Having first time with BlueOS Cockpit 1.18.2 Version. Before I succeed operating my Bluerov2 with it however after tried again I could not located the Cockpit on my Desktop. I have tried reinstall the … --- ## [DVL A50 too hot message kills the Ardusub](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvl-a50-too-hot-message-kills-the-ardusub/23513)
**Author:** [@nurjan14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nurjan14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvl-a50-too-hot-message-kills-the-ardusub/23513 "2026-08-27T16:01:16Z")
Hi all, Found an issue with DVL A50 extension and ArduSub. When DVL overheats and sends “DVL is too hot” message, ArduSub just stops working. BlueOS shows N/A on current sensors, parameters can’t be fetched from ArduSub… --- ## [Navigator Python Library](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-python-library/23510)
**Author:** [@MRSUPREME](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/MRSUPREME)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-python-library/23510 "2026-08-24T23:40:44Z")
Hello all, I am a Sophmore at my highschool and we are building an ROV for the Mate Competition. We are using the Navigator board for everything but do not want to use the blue OS so we have more customization freedom. … --- ## [ROV with 9 or more Motors](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-with-9-or-more-motors/23349)
**Author:** [@Ruben\_malacarne](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ruben_malacarne)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-with-9-or-more-motors/23349 "2026-08-21T21:55:07Z")
Good morning, We are building a 12‑motor ROV, and I noticed that in the configuration, under Vehicle Setup, I can only see 8 sliders for motor testing. How can I view all 12 motors? Is there a way to display the add… --- ## [Incorrect Xbox controller motor mixing in QGroundControl and Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/incorrect-xbox-controller-motor-mixing-in-qgroundcontrol-and-cockpit/23334)
**Author:** [@Ellio](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ellio)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/incorrect-xbox-controller-motor-mixing-in-qgroundcontrol-and-cockpit/23334 "2026-08-21T05:19:25Z")
Hi everyone, I am having an issue with the Xbox controller configuration and motor mixing on my BlueBoat. When I test the motors using the Xbox controller in QGroundControl, only one motor responds: Moving the right… --- ## [Strange error messages in BlueOS after lauching cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/strange-error-messages-in-blueos-after-lauching-cockpit/23486)
**Author:** [@nogu](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nogu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/strange-error-messages-in-blueos-after-lauching-cockpit/23486 "2026-08-18T18:02:22Z")
Hello, Recently I started to get these very strange error messages in BlueOS, and I have finally figured out that it is tied to launching cockpit. If do a reset of all BlueOS settings, the error messages disappear. Imme… --- ## [Cockpit sound not working on Steam Deck](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-sound-not-working-on-steam-deck/22914)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-sound-not-working-on-steam-deck/22914 "2026-08-14T19:30:56Z")
I used a Steam Deck for the first time yesterday. The platform was truly great, but Cockpit sound notifications were missing. Using fresh install of latest stable version of cockpit. Is there a setting either in Cockpit… --- ## [Integrating DVL A50 and Ping Altimeter on BlueROV2 Heavy: Position Hold & Custom Distance Hold](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/integrating-dvl-a50-and-ping-altimeter-on-bluerov2-heavy-position-hold-custom-distance-hold/23456)
**Author:** [@trongtri](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/trongtri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/integrating-dvl-a50-and-ping-altimeter-on-bluerov2-heavy-position-hold-custom-distance-hold/23456 "2026-08-13T18:51:18Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently working on a research and construction project for an underwater vehicle platform at Bach Khoa University, focusing on fundamental GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) development. We are … [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/8.md?page=1)