# Ping Viewer **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/ping-viewer/80.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [PingViewerNext - missing features](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewernext-missing-features/22758)
**Author:** [@CUIS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CUIS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewernext-missing-features/22758 "2026-04-10T13:38:47Z")
I really like how Blue OS and the extensions are coming along; it’s turning into a very powerful system. I recently started using the Ping Viewer next extension, but it is missing a few key features that are in the OG Pi… --- ## [Ping Viewer Extension not working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-extension-not-working/22552)
**Author:** [@Mac1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Mac1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-extension-not-working/22552 "2026-02-10T08:35:38Z")
thanks Tony, I managed to calibrate and save all. I got the ping viewer widget onto cockpit , but it does not seem to be regestering should the ping viewer also be open in desktop ? can you turn the ping viewer … --- ## [Ping360 and Altimeter freezing](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-and-altimeter-freezing/12326)
**Author:** [@ugurdemirezen](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ugurdemirezen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-and-altimeter-freezing/12326 "2026-01-26T15:59:44Z")
Hi Everyone ! We had a test yesterday. And we tested the BR2 Heavy configuration with ping360 and altimeter. we armed the ROV and operated our ROV After 10 min first ping360’s pingviewer screen froze, then the altimete… --- ## [PING 360 “stalled state” how to reset while underwater](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-360-stalled-state-how-to-reset-while-underwater/20311)
**Author:** [@oceanq](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/oceanq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-360-stalled-state-how-to-reset-while-underwater/20311 "2025-07-03T15:03:43Z")
Hello, Using BROV 2 using latest update. The ping 360 sonar (running via USB serial-bridge to UDP :9092) seems to get locked up if there is a temporary failure of the either net connection. Is there a way to power cyc… --- ## [Distance ping2 0.3 m - 2 m](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/distance-ping2-0-3-m-2-m/20152)
**Author:** [@firda](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/firda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/distance-ping2-0-3-m-2-m/20152 "2025-04-21T16:02:32Z")
Hi, here I have tried using ping2 for horizontal distance testing with artificial pond media. I tested with a distance of 0.3 m to 2 m. And the results only at a distance of 0.3 m gave results that did not match (althoug… --- ## [Change default device settings (ping360 in pingviewer)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/change-default-device-settings-ping360-in-pingviewer/20031)
**Author:** [@Inshlok](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Inshlok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/change-default-device-settings-ping360-in-pingviewer/20031 "2025-04-08T22:09:20Z")
Because of the 24h running limit of ping viewer (Application ends if logs over 24 hours · Issue #1064 · bluerobotics/ping-viewer · GitHub), we would like to restart the program automatically. However, the device settings… --- ## [Running a python program on my surface laptop to the bluerov](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/running-a-python-program-on-my-surface-laptop-to-the-bluerov/18495)
**Author:** [@Merlin1231](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Merlin1231)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/running-a-python-program-on-my-surface-laptop-to-the-bluerov/18495 "2024-11-05T18:48:18Z")
I am currently working on the blue rov , currently im trying to move a motor by using some sort of python script. I am struggling to connect (it never detects a heartbeat) currently im trying udp access, but before I was… --- ## [PingViewer requires Admin login every time to run](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-requires-admin-login-every-time-to-run/18024)
**Author:** [@gish](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-requires-admin-login-every-time-to-run/18024 "2024-09-17T16:52:28Z")
Every time I run Pingviewer.exe, I need an Admin login. I operate with a company computer on which I do not have admin rights. This makes the sonar software unusable. Are there any workarounds? Other software like QG… --- ## [Ping2 sonar issue with firmware update as well as showing error and prearm rangefinder1 no data](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping2-sonar-issue-with-firmware-update-as-well-as-showing-error-and-prearm-rangefinder1-no-data/17495)
**Author:** [@Prashanth\_u](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Prashanth_u)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping2-sonar-issue-with-firmware-update-as-well-as-showing-error-and-prearm-rangefinder1-no-data/17495 "2024-08-01T08:38:25Z")
Hi, I have used USB to TTL converter, wanted to connect to ping viewer software. As It is detecting automatically but when i tried to update firmware each time I connect the firmware version shows different, below are th… --- ## [PingViewer connection via USB not working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-connection-via-usb-not-working/17370)
**Author:** [@Lulu](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Lulu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-connection-via-usb-not-working/17370 "2024-07-08T09:43:34Z")
Hi! I just bought the Ping2. I’m having problems connecting it to PingViewer. I followed the FAQ for connection problems but nothing happens even if I manually configure the connection. I’m using an Arduino UNO R3. Ardui… --- ## [Interpreting data from transmitAngle()](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/interpreting-data-from-transmitangle/17172)
**Author:** [@rsloven](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rsloven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/interpreting-data-from-transmitangle/17172 "2024-06-20T07:06:59Z")
I’ve recently begun working with the Ping360 and have run into some problem interpreting the data it is returning. The way I am currently getting the data is by calling the transmitAngle() and saving the return of it to … --- ## [Ping Python Library: Ping1D get\_distance() ping\_number output](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-python-library-ping1d-get-distance-ping-number-output/14547)
**Author:** [@MJS\_FRF](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/MJS_FRF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-python-library-ping1d-get-distance-ping-number-output/14547 "2024-05-30T13:26:34Z")
I am writing a python script to log data collected from a Ping2 Echosounder, but the script is sampling at a higher frequency than the echosounder, so many duplicates are present in the data. I thought the “ping\_number” … --- ## [Ping2 Sonar 0% confidence](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping2-sonar-0-confidence/16818)
**Author:** [@HasanTheSyrian](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/HasanTheSyrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping2-sonar-0-confidence/16818 "2024-05-08T02:34:36Z")
Hello, I’m trying to test the Ping2 Sonar but it’s giving me inaccurate results and 0% confidence, am I supposed to use it underwater? I don’t have access to a pool right now and our AUV is incomplete. Can I test it in … --- ## [Adding overlay in pingviewer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/adding-overlay-in-pingviewer/16624)
**Author:** [@Rov-Rob](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Rov-Rob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/adding-overlay-in-pingviewer/16624 "2024-04-24T06:44:27Z")
Hi. Im currently using the ping360 in extremely turbid waters with zero visibility. Id like to add custom shapes as overlay on the polar view to show the outline of my vehicle. Is there an option for this or can it ea… --- ## [UDP communication with PingViewer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/udp-communication-with-pingviewer/16152)
**Author:** [@Sebastiano](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sebastiano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/udp-communication-with-pingviewer/16152 "2024-02-29T19:32:28Z")
Good morning, we are Sebastiano and Alberto univerisity students. We are working on Ping360 for a project. We want communicate with PingViewer recreating a messages like that of Ping360. The aim is simulating the sensor … --- ## [Ping 360 Log data extraction](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-360-log-data-extraction/15965)
**Author:** [@KaniskaaMS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/KaniskaaMS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-360-log-data-extraction/15965 "2024-02-06T06:44:42Z")
I am trying to get the log data from the bin files present in the sensor\_log. My Aim: get the log video (the entire sonar logging while it was on) and use machine learning and image processing to extract useful informat… --- ## [“Failed to Initialize Ping!” when trying to run sample ping-python code on Ping2 Sonar](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/failed-to-initialize-ping-when-trying-to-run-sample-ping-python-code-on-ping2-sonar/15328)
**Author:** [@kdu1113](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kdu1113)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/failed-to-initialize-ping-when-trying-to-run-sample-ping-python-code-on-ping2-sonar/15328 "2023-12-04T11:53:57Z")
Hi, I am attempting to use the Nvidia Jetson Nano with the Ping2 Sonar. To connect the sensor, I am using a BLUART USB to TTL serial converter. The Ping2 Sonar does connect to the computer, but it fails to initialize wh… --- ## [Retrieve Ping Sonar data for analysis](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/retrieve-ping-sonar-data-for-analysis/11795)
**Author:** [@katlea](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/katlea)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/retrieve-ping-sonar-data-for-analysis/11795 "2023-11-07T12:57:33Z")
Hello, I’m using my BlueROV2 equipped with a Ping Sonar Altimeter & Echosounder. I also attached a GoPro camera to film the bottom. The Ping Sonar works really well for “real-time” information, which is really useful. … --- ## [Installation Failed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/installation-failed/15093)
**Author:** [@sadeck](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/sadeck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/installation-failed/15093 "2023-10-13T18:26:35Z")
Hi, I use raspberry (raspbian 32 bits (armV7l)). I wanted to know if it is possible to build pingviewer on it. THANKS --- ## [Ping python code problem](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-python-code-problem/15004)
**Author:** [@ZZX](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ZZX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-python-code-problem/15004 "2023-09-05T13:12:29Z")
Hello, I am new here and this is the first time I use a scanning sonar. I am currently running into some problem with ping360, please help me. I am trying to use the ping-python library provided to gather data for later… --- ## [Ping360 sonar data retrieval and visualization using PingViewer with internet and radio telemetry options](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-sonar-data-retrieval-and-visualization-using-pingviewer-with-internet-and-radio-telemetry-options/14901)
**Author:** [@Sakthivelj](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sakthivelj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:01am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-sonar-data-retrieval-and-visualization-using-pingviewer-with-internet-and-radio-telemetry-options/14901 "2023-09-05T08:01:18Z")
Hello, I am currently working on a project involving the Ping360 sonar and I am exploring wireless data retrieval options. I would like to know if it is possible to use Ping Viewer remotely, either through an internet c… --- ## [Firmware Updates to Ping Sonar](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/firmware-updates-to-ping-sonar/14671)
**Author:** [@an-ron](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/an-ron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/firmware-updates-to-ping-sonar/14671 "2023-07-10T22:53:22Z")
Hi I see that a new Firmware for ping exists (v3.29), when i try to Updates i get error. Do i need to disconnect ping,from bluerov2 to update Firmware? Is it possible to use BlueOS to Updates Firmware for ping Sonar? … --- ## [Using telemetry, ping 360 sonar data from Raspberry Pi 4 to remote PC (without wifi)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-telemetry-ping-360-sonar-data-from-raspberry-pi-4-to-remote-pc-without-wifi/14655)
**Author:** [@Sakthivelj](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sakthivelj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-telemetry-ping-360-sonar-data-from-raspberry-pi-4-to-remote-pc-without-wifi/14655 "2023-07-10T17:26:35Z")
On my boat, I have a ping 360 sonar connected to a Raspberry Pi, and I would like to view sonar data using the ping viewer. How can I use telemetry & pixhwak to archive this? Could you help me? --- ## [Display the data on remote device on the ping viewer app that installed on the host computer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/display-the-data-on-remote-device-on-the-ping-viewer-app-that-installed-on-the-host-computer/14421)
**Author:** [@jenanaputra](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jenanaputra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/display-the-data-on-remote-device-on-the-ping-viewer-app-that-installed-on-the-host-computer/14421 "2023-07-08T00:08:00Z")
The sonar ping is attached on my raspi4. I wan to visualize the data on the ping Viewer app that was installed on my laptop (Linux based). Does anyone know how to do it ? --- ## [How to read echo strength and distance values from a. bin file of ping360?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-read-echo-strength-and-distance-values-from-a-bin-file-of-ping360/14550)
**Author:** [@Lee021](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Lee021)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-read-echo-strength-and-distance-values-from-a-bin-file-of-ping360/14550 "2023-06-25T07:13:01Z")
--- ## [Ping Viewer example on Ping360 Page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-example-on-ping360-page/14083)
**Author:** [@onurbag](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/onurbag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-example-on-ping360-page/14083 "2023-04-10T03:14:03Z")
Hello, I was looking at the Ping360 specification webpage and noticed that there was an image from the Ping Viewer that looked different from the type of output we get from the Ping360 our robot is equipped with. On… --- ## [The pingviewer supports rotation angles](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/the-pingviewer-supports-rotation-angles/13984)
**Author:** [@MMMMK](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/MMMMK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/the-pingviewer-supports-rotation-angles/13984 "2023-03-27T04:23:32Z")
Due to sonar fixing and wiring issues, we have to adjust the position of the sonar, as shown in the following figure. I would like to ask if PingViewr has any angle adjustment options. --- ## [Pingviewer not connecting after upgrade to BlueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-not-connecting-after-upgrade-to-blueos/13884)
**Author:** [@lukas](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lukas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 11:33am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewer-not-connecting-after-upgrade-to-blueos/13884 "2023-03-24T11:33:04Z")
We have a BlueROV2 with ping1D & ping360 sonars attached. Both operated correctly and were viewable via Pingviewer when the companion computer was running the original software. Following an upgrade to BlueOS, both sona… --- ## [Ping Viewer 3rd Party Sonar Support](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-3rd-party-sonar-support/10056)
**Author:** [@murf](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/murf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-3rd-party-sonar-support/10056 "2023-01-23T13:16:14Z")
Is this software compatible with other sonar unit’s? I have a Tritech micron mk2 sitting gathering dust, and wondered if I could use it with the BlueROV2? (The Tritech software wont run on windows 10) I did plug it in, u… --- ## [Ping360 ethernet config](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-ethernet-config/13442)
**Author:** [@ugurdemirezen](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ugurdemirezen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-ethernet-config/13442 "2023-01-05T07:23:35Z")
Hi everyone, We are trying to use ping360 with ethernet configuration. We directly connected the sonar to eth switch. We also change the connector to eth that inside of the sonar. We can see the sonar on ping page on we… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/bluerobotics-software/ping-viewer/80.md?page=1)