# BlueOS **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/blue-os/85.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [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:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-with-9-or-more-motors/23349 "2026-10-02T22:18:38Z")
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… --- ## [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! --- ## [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 (… --- ## [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… --- ## [Getting started with BlueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/getting-started-with-blueos/23450)
**Author:** [@ryghoul](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ryghoul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/getting-started-with-blueos/23450 "2026-08-12T16:30:18Z")
Hi everyone! Im trying to get comfortable using BlueOS. My main goal is to be able to use a Blue Navigator on a Pi 5 while using a Ping360 to do forward tracking on an object. I can get majority of things like motor con… --- ## [Joystick and frame configuration](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-and-frame-configuration/23420)
**Author:** [@Ruben\_malacarne](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ruben_malacarne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-and-frame-configuration/23420 "2026-08-10T12:29:22Z")
Hi everyone!!! First of all, I’d like to thank the community for being so active In the past few days we put our ROV in the water. It has 12 thrusters, and we configured a new frame inside the file: AP\_Motors6DOF.cpp … --- ## [Storing local versions of extensions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storing-local-versions-of-extensions/13111)
**Author:** [@Qlowe](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Qlowe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storing-local-versions-of-extensions/13111 "2026-08-08T01:52:23Z")
Hello, I have a system that is going out of an internet connection for a bit and I’m trying to figure out what spares I can offer for trouble shooting while its out there. This is mainly in reference to the waterlinked … --- ## [Can a BlueOS Extension expose a fixed UDP host](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-a-blueos-extension-expose-a-fixed-udp-host/23404)
**Author:** [@GuidoSte](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/GuidoSte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-a-blueos-extension-expose-a-fixed-udp-host/23404 "2026-07-30T16:33:09Z")
We are developing a BlueOS Extension in C# (.NET 10) for a 360° imaging sonar. The communication works as follows: Browser → HTTP → BlueOS Extension Extension → TCP → Sonar (port 5007) Sonar → UDP → Extension (port 50… --- ## [Ping360 widget setup in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-widget-setup-in-cockpit/23395)
**Author:** [@StrikeLines](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/StrikeLines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-widget-setup-in-cockpit/23395 "2026-07-28T00:49:34Z")
Hello all, I am having trouble setting up the Ping360 widget in the cockpit app. I have a Ping360 with the latest firmware connected to a Raspberry PI via the USB interface. Using Pingviewer app on Windows topside comp… --- ## [Lumen Lights not working/BlueOS changing PWM after reset](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lumen-lights-not-working-blueos-changing-pwm-after-reset/23383)
**Author:** [@elit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/elit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lumen-lights-not-working-blueos-changing-pwm-after-reset/23383 "2026-07-25T14:58:37Z")
Hi, I’ve been having difficulty getting both my lumen lights to work at the same time. I followed the advice on this thread, but everytime i set the value for output 13 and 14 to be the same thing (both RCIN9) it disable… --- ## [VDOP and PDOP Fixed at Max Value](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/vdop-and-pdop-fixed-at-max-value/23321)
**Author:** [@JColumb](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/JColumb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/vdop-and-pdop-fixed-at-max-value/23321 "2026-07-14T12:10:11Z")
Hi all, I’m currently integrating the Holybro Unicore UM982 into a blueboat. Horizontal and vertical accuracy are down to the centimeter level, however the vertical and positional uncertainty look like they’re fixed at … --- ## [Blueboat wont download extensions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-wont-download-extensions/23274)
**Author:** [@E.moulds](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/E.moulds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-wont-download-extensions/23274 "2026-07-02T16:56:24Z")
When attempting to install and use the Cerulean Surveyor Multibeam Echosounder i am unable to add sonar view as a extension. when i go to access the extension page in BlueOS i get the errors “Failed to fetch extension ma… --- ## [MAVLinkRouter vs MAVP2P vs MAVLink-Server](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/mavlinkrouter-vs-mavp2p-vs-mavlink-server/23065)
**Author:** [@clyde](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/clyde)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/mavlinkrouter-vs-mavp2p-vs-mavlink-server/23065 "2026-06-30T19:36:25Z")
Hi, folks – it seems that there are 3 possible MAVLink routers available in BlueOS: BlueOS Documentation Are there any further docs on this? For example, I don’t see pros / cons of using MAVLinkRouter (the default). As… --- ## [Integrating Obstacle Avoidance Using LIDAR Into BlueOS Worflow](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/integrating-obstacle-avoidance-using-lidar-into-blueos-worflow/23110)
**Author:** [@alexgosleep](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/alexgosleep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/integrating-obstacle-avoidance-using-lidar-into-blueos-worflow/23110 "2026-06-26T03:42:29Z")
Hello BlueOS community, My team is currently using BlueOS for an auto boat project. We chose BlueOS because we found it useful to stream the video and there is a cool GUI like cockpit to use. However, I realised that t… --- ## [Cannot get a GPS fix and camera stream at the same time](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cannot-get-a-gps-fix-and-camera-stream-at-the-same-time/23234)
**Author:** [@Ellio](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ellio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cannot-get-a-gps-fix-and-camera-stream-at-the-same-time/23234 "2026-06-25T20:34:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently troubleshooting an issue on our BlueBoat and I’m not sure whether it’s related to hardware or software. The boat is equipped with an MRO GPS connected to the Navigator. When no USB cameras ar… --- ## [DVLA50 extension in BlueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvla50-extension-in-blueos/15929)
**Author:** [@gcelec](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gcelec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvla50-extension-in-blueos/15929 "2026-06-17T20:41:32Z")
I’m integrating a DVLA50 but aren’t able to put the vehicle in the water just yet to test it. In the http://192.168.2.2/extension/dvla50 page, the DVL information is available, but the Status says waiting for cable-guy … --- ## [GPS not getting a fix when Cameras are connected](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-not-getting-a-fix-when-cameras-are-connected/23187)
**Author:** [@Ellio](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ellio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-not-getting-a-fix-when-cameras-are-connected/23187 "2026-06-17T18:43:42Z")
Hello everyone, I was recently testing the MRO GPS on my BlueBoat. During the first and second power-up tests, everything worked perfectly and the GPS obtained a position fix without any issues. I then connected two DW… --- ## [Rover Stuck in a Boot Loop](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rover-stuck-in-a-boot-loop/23138)
**Author:** [@moshi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/moshi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rover-stuck-in-a-boot-loop/23138 "2026-06-11T17:11:15Z")
Hey y’all, our BlueROV2 (Raspberry Pi 4 + Navigator Rev 5, BlueOS) is in a boot loop and never reaches the BlueOS web interface. After extensive troubleshooting (multiple SD cards, multiple BlueOS images, a new Pi, swapp… --- ## [Unable to connect to BROV2-Heavy through cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-connect-to-brov2-heavy-through-cockpit/22987)
**Author:** [@AtifSultan](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AtifSultan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-connect-to-brov2-heavy-through-cockpit/22987 "2026-06-01T07:23:51Z")
Since yesterday, we have been having difficulty connecting to BROV2-Heavy through the Cockpit software. The vehicle can be connected to and controlled via QGroundControl, but we no longer use it because all our settings… --- ## [Hiding extension frontend but using extensionv2 functionality](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hiding-extension-frontend-but-using-extensionv2-functionality/23059)
**Author:** [@rutger-seascape](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rutger-seascape)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hiding-extension-frontend-but-using-extensionv2-functionality/23059 "2026-06-01T06:19:21Z")
Hey, I am developing an extension and I want it to be available under the /extensionv2 url but I don’t want it to show up in the sidebar. I have created a register\_service endpoint which has the "works\_in\_relative\_paths… --- ## [Creating Custom Map Extension](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/creating-custom-map-extension/23041)
**Author:** [@haresh](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/haresh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/creating-custom-map-extension/23041 "2026-05-19T13:09:59Z")
Hi BlueOS Community :waving\_hand: I’ve developed a custom map extension for BlueOS called blueos-custom-map. Problem After installing the extension via the BlueOS Extensions Manager, I’m running into two issues: The… --- ## [Compass "drift" and roll alignment](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/compass-drift-and-roll-alignment/20862)
**Author:** [@Erlingns95](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Erlingns95)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/compass-drift-and-roll-alignment/20862 "2026-05-18T06:52:05Z")
Hey guys! We are having some trouble with our attitude indicators. The compass is currently living its own life, drifting off whenever it feels like it. Sometimes it looks like it has been swapped out with the “seconds… --- ## [Running SITL with Boat Firmware](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/running-sitl-with-boat-firmware/22240)
**Author:** [@rtcsl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rtcsl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/running-sitl-with-boat-firmware/22240 "2026-05-15T20:15:15Z")
Raspberry Pi 4 - raspbian11 BlueOS V1.4.0-beta.17 ArduRover V4.5.7 FlightController Navigator Vehicle type - Surface Boat My setup was as follows: change board to SITL download firmware 4.5.7 reset all parameters … --- ## [Problems with BlueOS and ROS2 for BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/problems-with-blueos-and-ros2-for-blueboat/20258)
**Author:** [@0401Marko](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/0401Marko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/problems-with-blueos-and-ros2-for-blueboat/20258 "2026-05-12T04:44:37Z")
Hello, I’m currently working with two BlueBoats and would like to use them with ROS2. Unfortunately, after browsing the forum, I noticed that while several people have expressed interest in ROS2—and some are apparently … --- ## [RTSP in VLC but not showing in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rtsp-in-vlc-but-not-showing-in-cockpit/19392)
**Author:** [@grantdutoit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/grantdutoit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rtsp-in-vlc-but-not-showing-in-cockpit/19392 "2026-05-04T12:17:15Z")
Hello, We’re having issues viewing video from IP cameras in Cockpit. These can be viewed in VLC. Some info below: BlueOS 1.3.1 Cockpit 1.3.0 We’ve remained on these releases as we’ve been developing an extension unre… --- ## [Splitting PWM (PPM) data between two PCA9685PW chips on the same I2C bus](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/splitting-pwm-ppm-data-between-two-pca9685pw-chips-on-the-same-i2c-bus/22899)
**Author:** [@RogerA](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RogerA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/splitting-pwm-ppm-data-between-two-pca9685pw-chips-on-the-same-i2c-bus/22899 "2026-05-04T09:03:21Z")
Hello, I am using a “Navigator Flight Controller” from BR with BlueOS. I want to move two of the PPM signals from the local PCA9685PW (Navigator Flight Controller pwm ic) to an external PCA9685PW, both PCA9685PW are on… --- ## [Streaming UDP to VLC query](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/streaming-udp-to-vlc-query/22915)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/streaming-udp-to-vlc-query/22915 "2026-05-03T17:14:34Z")
I am unsuccessfully attempting to stream a DWE ExploreHD into VLC. The steam works fine into Cockpit. Below are screen grabs of the stream in BlueOS and the UDP addresses I have tried in VLC. Any help would be much app… --- ## [Adding icons to locally installed BlueOS extensions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/adding-icons-to-locally-installed-blueos-extensions/22897)
**Author:** [@rutger-seascape](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rutger-seascape)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/adding-icons-to-locally-installed-blueos-extensions/22897 "2026-04-30T14:53:02Z")
Hey, I was wondering if it is possible to add icons to a BlueOS extension that is installed through a .tar file. I am currently on 1.5.0-beta.36 of BlueOS. I have seen in this repository that there is a metadata.json fi… --- ## [DVL A50 integration with GPS position](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvl-a50-integration-with-gps-position/17114)
**Author:** [@dbhowmick](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/dbhowmick)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dvl-a50-integration-with-gps-position/17114 "2026-04-28T08:54:34Z")
Hey guys I am wondering what exactly is happening in the background when I click on the global map to set the position of the ROV when using the DVL. I want to use a real GPS reading to update that position instead of c… --- ## [Build custom BlueOS core image](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/build-custom-blueos-core-image/22877)
**Author:** [@bfraz](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bfraz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/build-custom-blueos-core-image/22877 "2026-04-24T21:37:29Z")
Where can I find the recommended process for building the BlueOS core service docker image from the Git repository files? We have a solution where we need to adjust the ardupilot manager and I am having troubles buildi… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/blue-os/85.md?page=1)