# \#ardusub **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/ardusub/2.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [Intermittent loss of joystick control on BlueROV2 Heavy with Navigator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-joystick-control-on-bluerov2-heavy-with-navigator/23607)
**Author:** [@Ozzex](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ozzex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-joystick-control-on-bluerov2-heavy-with-navigator/23607 "2026-09-16T09:54:21Z")
I have a newly assembled BlueROV2 Heavy with Navigator and I am experiencing an intermittent loss of joystick control during dives. The joystick works normally at first, but during underwater operations the ROV sometime… --- ## [Can we stop subsea acoustic links from dropping in tanks? Built a benchmark + loopback test to break it](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-we-stop-subsea-acoustic-links-from-dropping-in-tanks-built-a-benchmark-loopback-test-to-break-it/23600)
**Author:** [@BRIGE](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/BRIGE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-we-stop-subsea-acoustic-links-from-dropping-in-tanks-built-a-benchmark-loopback-test-to-break-it/23600 "2026-09-15T13:55:59Z")
Hey everyone, Testing acoustic payloads (USBL beacons, acoustic releases, wireless sensors) in a concrete tank or near a harbor wall is notoriously frustrating. Waves bounce off the walls, arrive out of phase, and carve… --- ## [Ardusub gazebo sitl heading issue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-gazebo-sitl-heading-issue/23572)
**Author:** [@AbdelrahmanAshraf](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AbdelrahmanAshraf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-gazebo-sitl-heading-issue/23572 "2026-09-10T15:07:44Z")
i am building a gazebo-sitl simulation using bluerov2 vectored frame but with our cadded model on manual mode the model drives perfectly but when i switch to depth hold mode the model flies to the water surface and s… --- ## [Joystick calibration in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-calibration-in-cockpit/23343)
**Author:** [@Ruben1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ruben1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/joystick-calibration-in-cockpit/23343 "2026-08-04T23:17:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with joystick calibration in Cockpit. Compared to QGroundControl, where I can perform a full joystick calibration (including the stick axes), I noticed that Cockpit only provides … --- ## [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:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-with-9-or-more-motors/23349 "2026-08-21T21:55:07Z")
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… --- ## [BlueROV2 Python control script not working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-python-control-script-not-working/23429)
**Author:** [@atanu585](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/atanu585)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-python-control-script-not-working/23429 "2026-08-14T20:42:48Z")
Following on from this thread, I have updated the BlueOS and ArduSub versions, but now the keyboard controls through a python script does not work at all. How can I control the ROV through a python script? --- ## [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 … --- ## [Question about logs and the DVL A50](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/question-about-logs-and-the-dvl-a50/23332)
**Author:** [@bfraz](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bfraz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/question-about-logs-and-the-dvl-a50/23332 "2026-07-26T20:28:32Z")
Out of curiosity, if I am using a DVL A50 with the Blue OS extension, should I expect to see a message like “EKF3 IMU0 is using ExternalNav” in my Ardusub logs at some point? The reason I ask is that I am using GPS at … --- ## [DWE camera not found](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dwe-camera-not-found/23254)
**Author:** [@Erlingns95](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Erlingns95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dwe-camera-not-found/23254 "2026-07-14T20:14:36Z")
Hello guys! We are having trouble with our ExploreHD cameras. We have two of them connected to a BlueROV2- like setup. RPi4, Navigator, BlueOS, Cockpit, Frame Vectored simple5. None of the two cameras show up in the v… --- ## [ROV on a sunken ship in the White Sea](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-on-a-sunken-ship-in-the-white-sea/23303)
**Author:** [@Shanser](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Shanser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rov-on-a-sunken-ship-in-the-white-sea/23303 "2026-07-12T19:37:09Z")
ROV on a sunken ship in the White Sea Underwater photographer and ROV, controlled by an operator from a boat, simultaneously dive onto the sunken ship. ROV is assembled using ArduSub and BlueRobotics technology. The w… --- ## [Bar30 stopped working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar30-stopped-working/23302)
**Author:** [@nurjan14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nurjan14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar30-stopped-working/23302 "2026-07-12T18:03:22Z")
Hello there, I having an with barometer (bar30), it simply stoped working after some time while the rov wasn’t move at all. Only difference is newer ardisun version stable 4.5.7 Checked the cabling and seems ok, no vis… --- ## [Using arduino in place of pixhawk or other flight controllers](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-arduino-in-place-of-pixhawk-or-other-flight-controllers/23311)
**Author:** [@ROVaddict567](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ROVaddict567)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-arduino-in-place-of-pixhawk-or-other-flight-controllers/23311 "2026-07-11T17:52:27Z")
I’m trying to build an ROV with my dad and I’ve decided to try and give it a much needed firmware upgrade. Until now, I’ve had a laptop in my control box taking controller inputs with a python script, and then sending th… --- ## [Turning BlueROV into Spiderman](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/turning-bluerov-into-spiderman/10330)
**Author:** [@monsterbacke](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/monsterbacke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/turning-bluerov-into-spiderman/10330 "2026-06-23T19:51:50Z")
Hi everyone, If you read the title and thought “but why??” - let me give you the answer: for science! However, it doesn’t quite work yet and I would appreciate if someone could point me into the right direction. In a … --- ## [PX4 not receiving QGroundControl replies through MOOS UDP bridge](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/px4-not-receiving-qgroundcontrol-replies-through-moos-udp-bridge/23101)
**Author:** [@lorem2302](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lorem2302)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/px4-not-receiving-qgroundcontrol-replies-through-moos-udp-bridge/23101 "2026-06-17T20:46:50Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to build a bridge between PX4 (autopilot) and QGroundControl using a MOOS-IvP application, but I am stuck on a MAVLink/UDP communication issue. My goal is: PX4 ↔ MOOS Bridge ↔ QGroundContro… --- ## [Cockpit issues / questions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-issues-questions/23141)
**Author:** [@Erlingns95](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Erlingns95)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-issues-questions/23141 "2026-06-15T05:45:50Z")
Hello guys! I have a couple of questions about some issues we’ve had using Cockpit. We get an errorcode saying “multiple joysticks detected” when this is not the case. Is this a known bug? Also sometimes get “blocked … --- ## [Setting up GPS inject, guided mode stopped working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/setting-up-gps-inject-guided-mode-stopped-working/23113)
**Author:** [@TheRealPope](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/TheRealPope)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/setting-up-gps-inject-guided-mode-stopped-working/23113 "2026-06-05T23:15:19Z")
I am running ArduSub on a pixhawk 6c pro and want to inject the GPS signal via usb (pymavlink). The problem is that when i try to gps inject the pixhawk does not want to switch into guided mode saying guided mode require… --- ## [Ardusub loiter like mode](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-loiter-like-mode/21583)
**Author:** [@boxy](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/boxy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardusub-loiter-like-mode/21583 "2026-06-02T10:11:55Z")
Hi, I’m new to the forum, and quite new to ardusub. I’m trying to make my own sub project, and decided to use ardusub for it. now the problem I have is that from what I’ve read ardusub’s poshold mode holds position as… --- ## [Seeking Guidance for Autonomous Tracking Project (Simulation + camera grabbing issues)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seeking-guidance-for-autonomous-tracking-project-simulation-camera-grabbing-issues/22753)
**Author:** [@Nath](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Nath)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seeking-guidance-for-autonomous-tracking-project-simulation-camera-grabbing-issues/22753 "2026-05-06T06:55:03Z")
Hi BlueRobotics Team and Community, I’m a new member (just started a few days ago!) and I’m diving into making my BlueROV2 autonomous. My goal is to implement real-time biological tracking (e.g., following a diver) usin… --- ## [T200 acting out when arming](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-acting-out-when-arming/22878)
**Author:** [@Erlingns95](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Erlingns95)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-acting-out-when-arming/22878 "2026-05-05T17:07:04Z")
Hey again! We are experiencing some unfathomable hiccups on our ROV. Two of our 5 x T200’s are going crazy when we arm the vehicle. We have tried what seems close to us, meaning: Nothing wrong with joystick nor sticks … --- ## [Nortek Nucleus 1000 Implementation & Integration](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/nortek-nucleus-1000-implementation-integration/14255)
**Author:** [@RoryF\_Nortek](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RoryF_Nortek)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/nortek-nucleus-1000-implementation-integration/14255 "2026-04-20T06:58:25Z")
Hi everyone Nortek have recently finalised and published our BlueOS extension for the Nucleus1000 DVL, making it available via the extensions list within BlueOS. The driver for our BlueOS extension can be found here: h… --- ## [SpeedyBee F405 WING and Bar30 Depth Sensor not working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/speedybee-f405-wing-and-bar30-depth-sensor-not-working/16512)
**Author:** [@vaizaragorn](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/vaizaragorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/speedybee-f405-wing-and-bar30-depth-sensor-not-working/16512 "2026-04-13T09:15:17Z")
Hey, I’ve been building different kinds of ROV’s for a year now, and I’ve been using BlueRobotics parts mostly. Couple days ago I wanted a cheap alternative as an autopilot for a project of mine and decided to use Speedy… --- ## [Pixhawk set-up for relays, gripper and and lights](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-set-up-for-relays-gripper-and-and-lights/13247)
**Author:** [@SDI](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/SDI)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-set-up-for-relays-gripper-and-and-lights/13247 "2026-04-07T17:09:24Z")
Is it possible to control 2 light channels, 1 camera servo, gripper and one Relay with the pixhawk? If so, how should the set-up be done? --- ## [NavLight integration with BlueROV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navlight-integration-with-bluerov/19619)
**Author:** [@nurjan14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nurjan14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/navlight-integration-with-bluerov/19619 "2026-03-14T16:00:25Z")
Hello there, I was trying to find how I can integrate Navlight with navigator board using ardusub fw for ROV but couldn’t find related topic. @tony-white Hey Tony, would you please advise direction on this matter, than… --- ## [Pixhawk not responding with solid red led on B/E IO light up](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-not-responding-with-solid-red-led-on-b-e-io-light-up/22593)
**Author:** [@Lexciese](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Lexciese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-not-responding-with-solid-red-led-on-b-e-io-light-up/22593 "2026-03-11T06:17:42Z")
What is the probable problem? I have pixhawk 4 that randomly not responding. Here is my log output from mavros: MAVROS UAS via /uas1 started. MY ID 1.240, TARGET ID 1.1 \[starter-2\] \[INFO\] \[1773031437.488168571\] \[starter… --- ## [Circle mode with Zed camera](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/circle-mode-with-zed-camera/22595)
**Author:** [@AbdelrahmanAshraf](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AbdelrahmanAshraf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/circle-mode-with-zed-camera/22595 "2026-03-09T21:09:48Z")
Hello I need to make an orbit around object with facing the Object and with constant radius So i used the circle mode and use Zed/pose topic from zed Ros2 wrapper as a position reference The problem is when i run the … --- ## [Custom 6 motor configuration](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-6-motor-configuration/22563)
**Author:** [@Vkoppireddy1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Vkoppireddy1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-6-motor-configuration/22563 "2026-03-08T11:33:08Z")
Hi, could someone explain how to change the motor setup so I can control it properly with an Xbox controller? Right now I’m using 6 thrusters. Four of them are vertical (for up and down movement) and two are horizontal … --- ## [Custom Flight Mode in C++: Position Control with a Fixed Pitch Angle](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-flight-mode-in-c-position-control-with-a-fixed-pitch-angle/22580)
**Author:** [@Kokoro](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Kokoro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-flight-mode-in-c-position-control-with-a-fixed-pitch-angle/22580 "2026-03-06T14:33:12Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently developing a 6DoF ROV for ship hull inspection. The vehicle is equipped with a front-mounted DVL. The Goal: I need the ROV to maintain a fixed pitch angle (e.g., pitched down 45 degrees to … --- ## [Arbitrary Yaw Angle when Set Mode to STABILIZE and ALT\_HOLD](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/arbitrary-yaw-angle-when-set-mode-to-stabilize-and-alt-hold/22543)
**Author:** [@Lexciese](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Lexciese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/arbitrary-yaw-angle-when-set-mode-to-stabilize-and-alt-hold/22543 "2026-03-05T14:00:12Z")
When i set the AUV to STABILIZE or ALT\_HOLD, the AUV will turn to some yaw angle direction. Is it normal behavior for the AUV? Every time the pixhawk restarted, the yaw angle at start up is changing and it seems to be ar… --- ## [How to keep ArduSub ROV floating during GPS waypoint missions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-keep-ardusub-rov-floating-during-gps-waypoint-missions/22533)
**Author:** [@Sakthivelj](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sakthivelj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-keep-ardusub-rov-floating-during-gps-waypoint-missions/22533 "2026-03-04T11:54:34Z")
Hi, I am using BlueOS 1.4.2 with ArduSub 4.5.3. I am trying to waypoint auto navigate the ROV on the surface using a GPS. The GPS is mounted above water level, and the vehicle is positively buoyant with added floats, so … --- ## [Right firmware for torpedo](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/right-firmware-for-torpedo/22469)
**Author:** [@mertemin](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mertemin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/right-firmware-for-torpedo/22469 "2026-02-16T01:22:55Z")
Hi there. I am trying to build a autonomous torpedo with a rear propeller, and 4 wings to control the direction of the vehicle. It is basically supposed to look like this: Would a custom rov frame would work? I suppo… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/ardusub/2.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ardusub)