# \#ardupilot

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## [Trying to integrate a DVL](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/trying-to-integrate-a-dvl/23596)

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**Author:** [@GuidoSte](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/GuidoSte)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/trying-to-integrate-a-dvl/23596 "2026-11-01T14:17:13Z")

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We are trying to integrate a DVL running on a Blue Robotics Navigator. The DVL data is received by our own application running on the companion computer and forwarded to ArduSub via MAVLink2Rest. Our goal is relativel…

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## [ArduSub presentation - ArduPilot Developer Conference 2026](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-presentation-ardupilot-developer-conference-2026/23778)

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**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-presentation-ardupilot-developer-conference-2026/23778 "2026-10-28T11:10:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve realised we haven’t shared any info here yet about the ongoing ArduPilot developer conference, which may include talks and topics you’re interested in. The first day is over now, and @williangalvani a…

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## [ArduPilot 4.7.2-beta1: Navigator performance + Guided SURFTRAK!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardupilot-4-7-2-beta1-navigator-performance-guided-surftrak/23696)

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**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardupilot-4-7-2-beta1-navigator-performance-guided-surftrak/23696 "2026-10-05T17:45:48Z")

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Hi folks, We’re currently in a (hopefully short) beta testing period for ArduPilot 4.7.2 (including ArduSub for the BlueROV2, and ArduRover for the BlueBoat). You can help test by installing the latest “Beta” from the A…

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## [Incorrect Voltage and Current Measurements on BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/incorrect-voltage-and-current-measurements-on-blueboat/23225)

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**Author:** [@mblais](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mblais)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/incorrect-voltage-and-current-measurements-on-blueboat/23225 "2026-06-25T18:34:44Z")

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Hello, I am currently using a BlueBoat powered in my office by a programmable DC power supply. I am experiencing an issue with the voltage and current measurements reported by the PowerSwitch, as the displayed values a…

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## [GNSS via NMEA over UDP](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gnss-via-nmea-over-udp/22372)

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**Author:** [@nogu](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nogu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gnss-via-nmea-over-udp/22372 "2026-02-19T07:56:45Z")

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Hi! We have a BlueBoat with a Norbit Winghead onboard with an integrated Applanix POS MV system for positioning. At the moment i am trying to get the blueboat to use the applanix sytem as a gps/compass, but I cannot get…

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## [Time syncronisation mechanisms in BlueOs](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/time-syncronisation-mechanisms-in-blueos/22020)

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**Author:** [@hbt](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/hbt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/time-syncronisation-mechanisms-in-blueos/22020 "2025-11-20T11:51:51Z")

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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone can provide some information about the mechanisms used by BlueOs to synchronise the system time? We have a custom USV running BlueOs on a raspberry pi 4 as a companion to a pixhawk 6c running …

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## [NMEA Output streams from ArduPilot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/nmea-output-streams-from-ardupilot/21943)

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**Author:** [@o.o](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/o.o)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/nmea-output-streams-from-ardupilot/21943 "2025-11-04T19:24:17Z")

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Ardupilot has a parameter NMEA\_MSG\_EN that allows emitting NMEA $PASHR sentences. Where do these messages get output by default? Is there a way to transmit these messages to a particular UDP port? It seems like the “NME…

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## [Left stick of XBOX controller and lock screen - big safety issue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/left-stick-of-xbox-controller-and-lock-screen-big-safety-issue/21603)

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**Author:** [@jobotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jobotics)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/left-stick-of-xbox-controller-and-lock-screen-big-safety-issue/21603 "2025-10-27T16:53:27Z")

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We are pretty new to the Blueboat and still testing its functions. At our first test in the water, we encountered a very problematic issue. We followed the software setup guide and configured in QGroundControl under Win…

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## [BlueBoat Navigator - Jetson UART Connection](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-navigator-jetson-uart-connection/21196)

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**Author:** [@teighin](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/teighin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-navigator-jetson-uart-connection/21196 "2025-08-14T18:59:55Z")

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I’m trying to establish a serial connection between the navigator flight computer and a Jetson to send control messages to the autopilot. I’ve gotten one-way communication working both with a local python script that for…

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## [Ideas for creating and developing a new complex vehicle](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ideas-for-creating-and-developing-a-new-complex-vehicle/20926)

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**Author:** [@Amanda\_Nog](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Amanda_Nog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ideas-for-creating-and-developing-a-new-complex-vehicle/20926 "2025-07-13T23:47:26Z")

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Hello everyone!! I’ve been working on a very complex project at the University of Zurich | UZH, which would be the development of a highly usable vehicle in various environments, primarily for rescue. We’re still develop…

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## [AHRS error on ardupilot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ahrs-error-on-ardupilot/19983)

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**Author:** [@iribraheim26](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/iribraheim26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ahrs-error-on-ardupilot/19983 "2025-04-05T02:15:18Z")

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Hi all, I’m currently building an autonomous surface vehicle using ArduPilot on a Pixhawk 6C, and I’ve run into an issue I can’t seem to solve. Hardware: • Pixhawk 6C flight controller • T200 Thrusters (controlled vi…

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## [LUA - read named float mavlink msg failed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lua-read-named-float-mavlink-msg-failed/19121)

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**Author:** [@Amer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Amer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lua-read-named-float-mavlink-msg-failed/19121 "2025-01-23T15:40:50Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m facing two challenges related to Named Float values in my ArduPilot setup: 1. Issue with Mission Planner: I successfully set a Named Float value using pymavlink. I can observe the Named Float vari…

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## [Cockpit in the ArduPilot Conference 2024](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-in-the-ardupilot-conference-2024/18442)

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**Author:** [@rafael.lehmkuhl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rafael.lehmkuhl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-in-the-ardupilot-conference-2024/18442 "2024-11-06T14:37:31Z")

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Hey everyone! This last Sunday we presented Cockpit to our dear fellows at the ArduPilot 2024 conference! We tried to tell a little bit about what motivated us to create it, what are the goals, how we’ve …

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## [Navigator CAN Bus support](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-can-bus-support/21941)

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**Author:** [@carl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/carl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navigator-can-bus-support/21941 "2024-10-19T16:45:37Z")

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Hi, Are there any plans to add a can bus port (or two :slightly\_smiling\_face: ) on the navigator? How about DroneCAN (UAVCAN v0) support in BlueOS?
