New software updates for each software component used to operate the BlueROV2 have just been released. This is our second big software update, and this time it can be performed without opening the electronics enclosure!
Notable changes in this update are:
Ability to display camera tilt angle, lights level, tether turns and more in QGC
I would like to take this opportunity to make an announcement for anyone who may not be aware:
Please note that QGroundControl is a software project targeted at all types of unmanned vehicles. BlueRobotics has compiled a revision that we recommend for use with the BlueROV2 and ArduSub. All of the links to QGC installers on our website go to our revision of QGC, which is not the same as the mainline âupstreamâ version of QGC that will appear first in a web search. The upstream stable version is âv3.2.4â. Our revision is built on top of that and is called âv3.2.4-BlueRobotics-Rev1â.
Plug a fully charged battery into the ROV and connect the tether to your computer.
Navigate to 192.168.2.2:2770 in your browser and ensure that the ROV has access to a WiFi network. If you do not see a webpage at this address, you need to perform the update according to the instructions here.
The update process will take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the Internet connection speed. Wait for the update process to complete. When it completes, the browser will refresh.
The companion version should now be 0.0.10.
If the update fails (usually due to a loss of internet connectivity), you will be warned that the ROV will reboot and to leave the battery plugged in. At this point, once you are able to refresh the webpage, it is safe to either power down the ROV or attempt the update again.
To select a custom image for display in the toolbar, click the âQâ icon and scroll down to the bottom of the General Settings tab. You may select separate images for the indoor/outdoor themes, or choose the âLink Brand Imagesâ option to use the same image for both themes.
The video save location setting has changed. Now, all files saved by QGC will go into a âQGroundControlâ folder. The default location of this folder is the userâs âDocumentsâ folder. The location can be changed under the âMiscellaneousâ section of the General Settings tab. Also note, that old videos that remain in that folder will be automatically deleted in order to make more space for newer videos according to the âMax Storage Usageâ setting. You should make sure to move your videos out of this folder, or increase the âMax Storage Settingâ to your liking. (I set mine to 30000 Megabytes, the default is 2048).
I had trouble with updating Companion (Pi) via Webinterface in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
When going to update page it did not even show present software version.
Changed to Chrome browser and Everything worked smoth.
If You like me use a Router in the network, and have internet by Cable, the Companion can get update that way, without Wifi use. Beware in router DHCP to set the right fixed IP adress for Companion (192.168.2.2)
In the Wifi page You will then see âWIfi statusâ Red but âInternet Connectionâ in Green
I have a question about the companion update.
Since I am building now my BlueROV2, I have access to the Raspberry Pi. So, I can pull out the micro SD card. I do not think that I have to download again the âardusub-raspbian.img.zipâ. I have done this previously (in July 2017). Is there any difference between these versions? Perhaps, I can plug in to the Raspberry Pi a USB keyboard and a mouse, connect it with a monitor, an ethernet cable for internet connection and perform an update (e.g. âsudo apt-get updateâ and then âsudo apt-get dist-updateâ). Will it work and update the companion version to 0.0.10? Which way do I have to follow to âUpdate Companionâ safely. Till now all the electronics are working and communicate with ArsuSub. Thanks in advance.
Hi Julian!
Under settings (Q sign) upper left, Application settings:
General, Miscellaneous, change Dropdownbox âColour Schemeâ from âIndoorâ to âOutdoorâ
@gminos This is a newer update from the one posted in June/July. The best way to do the update is according to the instructions here. There is no need to get a monitor and a keyboard from the Pi, just connect the ROV to your computer normally and follow the directions to update using a web browser.
I have to ask the stupid questions (again).
The âhowtoâ update the system tells me how to update it, but it doesnât tell me what I need to update -Companion - ArdusubâŠQGC I know Am I suppose to install / update all three or are we talking about different systems here ?
