# Feedback and Suggestions **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/feedback-and-suggestions/3.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [ROV Positioning System (e.g. SBL Acoustic Postioning and GPS)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-positioning-system-e-g-sbl-acoustic-postioning-and-gps/905)
**Author:** [@mick](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-positioning-system-e-g-sbl-acoustic-postioning-and-gps/905 "2026-06-15T20:19:41Z")
Some sort of positioning system; such as SBL (perhaps combined with surface GPS) would be an amazing future addition to the BlueROV2! --- ## [Excellent support. Thank you!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/excellent-support-thank-you/22535)
**Author:** [@alon](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/alon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/excellent-support-thank-you/22535 "2026-02-26T20:11:36Z")
Just wanted to share a positive experience.. I purchased M200 motor that developed cracks after first use. The support team was very responsive and replaced it quickly. Highly appreciated! You can purchase with confi… --- ## [Altimeter and auto altitude](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/altimeter-and-auto-altitude/2039)
**Author:** [@etienne](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/etienne)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/altimeter-and-auto-altitude/2039 "2026-02-04T22:04:38Z")
Hello guys, ever thought about adding an altimeter to your list of sensors? This would be a good addition especially with auto-altitude functionality. BR2 seems to be a good platform for small work projects. Some of t… --- ## [Change tether deck cable color](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/change-tether-deck-cable-color/22377)
**Author:** [@CA\_BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CA_BlueBoat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/change-tether-deck-cable-color/22377 "2026-02-01T22:19:55Z")
Make your deck cable a different color like orange. Its difficult to tell what’s the deck cable and what’s the main tether when operating in extremely confined spaces. --- ## [pH O2 sensors Recording](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ph-o2-sensors-recording/7169)
**Author:** [@RogueWave](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RogueWave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ph-o2-sensors-recording/7169 "2025-04-08T22:17:37Z")
Along with the sediment Sampler nice to have a pH and O2 live feed with recording. I have the Temp already in the ROV… Bill --- ## [Second hand sales](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/second-hand-sales/7154)
**Author:** [@Eloi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Eloi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/second-hand-sales/7154 "2025-04-01T02:39:51Z")
Hello, Would it be possible to add a section of the forum dedicated to second hand sales? Regards Eloi --- ## [Supercharge BlueROV2](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/supercharge-bluerov2/19273)
**Author:** [@psupine](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/psupine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/supercharge-bluerov2/19273 "2025-02-07T04:00:45Z")
I don’t know how long it has been like this but the technical specifications section for the BlueROV2 currently says that the battery can be recharged “in about 30 seconds”. Oh, if only it were true. --- ## [ROV data output](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-data-output/6666)
**Author:** [@etienne](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/etienne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-data-output/6666 "2024-11-25T10:30:37Z")
Hi guys, Any update on when we can get the ROV data out of qgc for 3rd party softwares? I know we’ve discussed this topic in length. Just wondering if there is any progress. Depth, heading, etc out to UDP port will do… --- ## [Compile All Maintenance Info?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/compile-all-maintenance-info/17736)
**Author:** [@Ingrid](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ingrid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/compile-all-maintenance-info/17736 "2024-09-18T20:34:06Z")
Hello! I think it would be super nice to have all of the maintenance info (ex: the “Care and Maintenance” section of each part’s guide) compiled in one place (if it’s not already done so somewhere). Having it be broken i… --- ## [Water Sampler + Sediment Sampler](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/water-sampler-sediment-sampler/2712)
**Author:** [@Arnt](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Arnt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/water-sampler-sediment-sampler/2712 "2024-07-09T16:49:28Z")
Since the new manipulator arm is in store, the step to make a water sampler, and a sediment sampler is easily made. In this way the BlueROV gets more useful for sensoring water quality. Will this be done soon? When can … --- ## [Over-humidified desiccant](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/over-humidified-desiccant/16658)
**Author:** [@mikipapa707](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mikipapa707)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/over-humidified-desiccant/16658 "2024-04-19T01:35:18Z")
I am a BlueROV2 user in Japan. I recently had an error in the vacuum test and was looking for the cause. As a result, I thought it might be caused by over-humidified desiccant, have you guys experienced the same thing? W… --- ## [Pre- and post mission ROV checklists](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pre-and-post-mission-rov-checklists/15992)
**Author:** [@TheFalcon](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/TheFalcon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pre-and-post-mission-rov-checklists/15992 "2024-04-08T18:28:25Z")
Individuals who have operated AUVs, ROVs, UAVs, or ASVs understand the importance of checklists. These lists serve not only to ensure that the equipment and vehicles are in proper order but also prove invaluable during i… --- ## [Sales @ Bluerobotics, no reply?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sales-bluerobotics-no-reply/15610)
**Author:** [@diveexplorer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/diveexplorer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sales-bluerobotics-no-reply/15610 "2023-12-05T20:38:31Z")
Somebody else have a problem getting reply from sales@bluerobotics.com? Usually they are fast to answer my emails… but now I have sent 3 emails for the last couple of weeks but no reply, nothing. I have also tried diffe… --- ## [Website Checkout Error](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/website-checkout-error/15096)
**Author:** [@Aran](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Aran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:17am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/website-checkout-error/15096 "2023-09-22T11:17:45Z")
Hi BR team! I’m attempting to check out with a basket full of BR goodies, but I’m getting this error when I press ‘Submit’ on the Checkout page (the page where I enter my payment details): “SyntaxError: Unexpected end … --- ## [Ping Sonar Altimeter](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-sonar-altimeter/7996)
**Author:** [@RogueWave](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RogueWave)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-sonar-altimeter/7996 "2023-08-29T19:27:10Z")
Have been using the Ping Sonar to map some lakes, dams and ponds. Very useful but like to have a recording of it. Sonar give a good profile of the bottom and if it has GPS data too will be fantastic. Bill --- ## [Let us into your brain! the Blue Robotics annual(ish) customer survey](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/let-us-into-your-brain-the-blue-robotics-annual-ish-customer-survey/14792)
**Author:** [@emiller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/emiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/let-us-into-your-brain-the-blue-robotics-annual-ish-customer-survey/14792 "2023-07-28T13:45:38Z")
hello everyone!! :wave: I am here to request your help! We’ve just published a big ol’ survey that we do around every 2 years where we ask you all the things!! Your feedback is super important to us and drives a lot of … --- ## [Ping360 positive experience, and alternative mounting](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-positive-experience-and-alternative-mounting/6506)
**Author:** [@Boko](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Boko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping360-positive-experience-and-alternative-mounting/6506 "2023-07-25T07:31:47Z")
Thanks for a good product and competetive price with the new Ping360 sonar! Real nice plug and play installation and use with Ping viewer. One nice feature for future Pingviewer would be a function to keep settings lik… --- ## [Battery Power Cables + Power Supply Module](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/battery-power-cables-power-supply-module/14011)
**Author:** [@carter.jones](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/carter.jones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:29am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/battery-power-cables-power-supply-module/14011 "2023-03-29T04:29:45Z")
First post—hope I’m doing this right! Also, I am not an engineer or ultra-techie person–my suggestion is to help the less-technically inclined people that might navigate your website. I think you guys should add the Pow… --- ## [Connection loss of the diving camera QGC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connection-loss-of-the-diving-camera-qgc/13470)
**Author:** [@dr\_stony](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/dr_stony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:14am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connection-loss-of-the-diving-camera-qgc/13470 "2023-01-11T11:14:17Z")
During the dives I have 2 times up to 5 times a complete loss of the picture (QGC like starting on the computer without tether connection: Waiting for connection) for 3 up to 5 seconds. Last year I had these symptoms dur… --- ## [Technical Reference of Blue Robotics Products](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/technical-reference-of-blue-robotics-products/10718)
**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/technical-reference-of-blue-robotics-products/10718 "2022-09-06T19:12:08Z")
As brought up in the StaROV project, I’ve started a Technical Reference on our website, which should help make it easier to quickly access 3D models, technical documents, and main properties of our products. At this sta… --- ## [Suggestion for a more appropriate product name](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/suggestion-for-a-more-appropriate-product-name/12385)
**Author:** [@model14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/model14)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/suggestion-for-a-more-appropriate-product-name/12385 "2022-07-18T06:04:30Z")
Blue Robotics is a field leader in remotely operated ROV’s. However, an ROV is also a remotely operated airplane, car, boat, crawler, rocket, whatever etc. BR should be the leader in using a more descriptive name. Be bol… --- ## [3.5mm to 5.5mm Bullet Adapters](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3-5mm-to-5-5mm-bullet-adapters/10938)
**Author:** [@wholm](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/wholm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3-5mm-to-5-5mm-bullet-adapters/10938 "2021-11-01T20:46:52Z")
With the BlueROV changing their power connections from 3.5mm bullets to 5.5mm bullets, I’m certain that there will be a day that I’m working on something and will have to connect the two sizes together. Looking on E-bay… --- ## [Ping Viewer Suggestion - double window](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-suggestion-double-window/10078)
**Author:** [@btrue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/btrue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ping-viewer-suggestion-double-window/10078 "2021-07-04T15:01:22Z")
I saw the new Ping Viewer announcement post, but couldn’t reply to it since the post was closed. New Ping-Viewer Version v2.2 is available! One new feature that I would like is to have a ‘double’ Ping Viewer so I can s… --- ## [4th Annual(ish) Customer Survey + 2018 (!) Results](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/4th-annual-ish-customer-survey-2018-results/9969)
**Author:** [@emiller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/emiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/4th-annual-ish-customer-survey-2018-results/9969 "2021-06-22T20:22:49Z")
Originally published at: 4th Annual(ish) Customer Survey + 2018 (!) Results - Blue Robotics We know… we know! It’s been a quiet few months since our last survey, but it’s still useful to reflect on how far we’ve com… --- ## [Hidden Wifi SSID?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hidden-wifi-ssid/8341)
**Author:** [@btrue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/btrue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hidden-wifi-ssid/8341 "2021-04-25T08:44:42Z")
I want to connect the ArduSub Companion Computer to my Wifi, but it doesn’t let me type my SSID and only lets be choose from a drop down box. I only use a hidden SSID so it won’t work for me. I could make a public SSID … --- ## [Positive pressure pump](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/positive-pressure-pump/5946)
**Author:** [@etienne](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/etienne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/positive-pressure-pump/5946 "2021-01-01T22:18:08Z")
Since detecting leaks can be cumbersome, it would be nice to change your pump to one that can provide negative or positive pressure for detecting air bubbles in a tub. --- ## [Getting BlueROV2 to tavel in a straight line](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/getting-bluerov2-to-tavel-in-a-straight-line/8733)
**Author:** [@salvor1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/salvor1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:08am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/getting-bluerov2-to-tavel-in-a-straight-line/8733 "2020-12-21T09:08:27Z")
I was wondering if anyone has any experience in straightening out a navigation path with a the BluROV2. While trying to go to a point or hold a course on the compass the vehicle wanders right to left to such an extreme … --- ## [Seeking suggestions for Fasteners in India](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seeking-suggestions-for-fasteners-in-india/8691)
**Author:** [@prajwal](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/prajwal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:32am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seeking-suggestions-for-fasteners-in-india/8691 "2020-12-08T05:32:23Z")
We reside in India and have currently used Allen head screws as fasteners for our Rover. The screws seem to be getting rusted after several use cycles. Any suggestions regarding alternative fasteners, which can be source… --- ## [Sonar for AUV carthography/mapping](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sonar-for-auv-carthography-mapping/8586)
**Author:** [@kelboussi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kelboussi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sonar-for-auv-carthography-mapping/8586 "2020-11-26T12:57:15Z")
Hi, I am building an AUV and i want to use a sonar to perform cartography and mapping for the floor. I am building a prototype and i am looking for a sonar in the range of 15K which will allow me to make a proof of conce… --- ## [Priority Mail Service](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/priority-mail-service/7809)
**Author:** [@RogueWave](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RogueWave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/priority-mail-service/7809 "2020-07-20T02:33:23Z")
UPS takes 5 to 6 days to arrive South of Boston,MA from California How about USPS Priority Mail two day service just call them up and them pick it up. [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/feedback-and-suggestions/3.md?page=1)