# \#blueos **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/blueos/65.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [Dashcam Extension save path etc](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dashcam-extension-save-path-etc/23580)
**Author:** [@jobotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jobotics)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/dashcam-extension-save-path-etc/23580 "2026-09-15T16:35:29Z")
We are currently using the Dashcam extension of BlueOS on our Blueboat. It records video streams just fine. One big issue/request I have with it is the save path. I can’t for the life of me not change it to a custom pat… --- ## [BlueROV2 continuously connecting/disconnecting in Cockpit while BlueOS has stable connection](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-continuously-connecting-disconnecting-in-cockpit-while-blueos-has-stable-connection/23548)
**Author:** [@gusnobima](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gusnobima)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-continuously-connecting-disconnecting-in-cockpit-while-blueos-has-stable-connection/23548 "2026-09-14T09:18:45Z")
Hi, I have been using BlueROV2 for the last 6 months and stored it for 2 months after working perfectly before that. Now I turned it on this week and the connection in Cockpit Lite (web page) was horrible. ROV keeps con… --- ## [Hui Ho'oleimaluō's Kaumaui fish pond, now automatically streaming while recording, via BlueOS!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hui-hooleimaluos-kaumaui-fish-pond-now-automatically-streaming-while-recording-via-blueos/23506)
**Author:** [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hui-hooleimaluos-kaumaui-fish-pond-now-automatically-streaming-while-recording-via-blueos/23506 "2026-08-24T03:53:35Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve got a new window into the subsurface world to share today- keep reading to take a look through it yourself! ʻamaʻama (striped mullet, Mugil cephalus) swims by this afternoon at the Kaumaui loko … --- ## [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… --- ## [ICM-20602. Classified as Not Recommended for New Designs](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/icm-20602-classified-as-not-recommended-for-new-designs/23465)
**Author:** [@RogerA](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/RogerA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/icm-20602-classified-as-not-recommended-for-new-designs/23465 "2026-08-15T04:18:38Z")
I am currently building the Navigator using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4). While going through the BOM, I noticed that the ICM-20602 IMU is classified as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) by the manufacture… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB vs. 8GB) for a Sensor-Heavy BlueOS Build?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-2gb-vs-8gb-for-a-sensor-heavy-blueos-build/23433)
**Author:** [@pgraven](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/pgraven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-2gb-vs-8gb-for-a-sensor-heavy-blueos-build/23433 "2026-08-07T15:11:09Z")
I’m looking for some opinions from those of you running more fully-equipped ROVs. Our current build is running BlueOS on a Raspberry Pi 4 2GB, and I’m trying to decide whether the 2GB model is sufficient or if it’s wort… --- ## [A shared time service for devices on the vehicle network](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/a-shared-time-service-for-devices-on-the-vehicle-network/23292)
**Author:** [@juliusz-nosun](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/juliusz-nosun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/a-shared-time-service-for-devices-on-the-vehicle-network/23292 "2026-07-17T08:19:16Z")
Follow-up to the thread from Nov 2025: Time syncronisation mechanisms in BlueOs I want to add a second Linux-based device to my BlueROV 2. As the entire system is battery-powered and there is no battery-backed RTC, both… --- ## [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… --- ## [BAR depth sensors with BlueBoat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar-depth-sensors-with-blueboat/23296)
**Author:** [@jobotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jobotics)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar-depth-sensors-with-blueboat/23296 "2026-07-09T20:09:37Z")
We are trying to integrate the Bar pressure sensor or the BarXT pressure sensor into the Blueboat. The simplest way would of course to be to plug it into the Navigator. According to the Integration guide, we only need t… --- ## [Serial GPS Output](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/serial-gps-output/23172)
**Author:** [@elit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/elit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/serial-gps-output/23172 "2026-07-08T17:12:23Z")
Hi, I’m looking to export serial GPS data from the Navigator Board to a CR6 data logger. I have tried a few setups such as using the UDP export on BlueOS. The current set up I am trying is having the serial port configu… --- ## [Blueboat wont download extensions](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-wont-download-extensions/23274)
**Author:** [@E.moulds](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/E.moulds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueboat-wont-download-extensions/23274 "2026-07-02T16:56:24Z")
When attempting to install and use the Cerulean Surveyor Multibeam Echosounder i am unable to add sonar view as a extension. when i go to access the extension page in BlueOS i get the errors “Failed to fetch extension ma… --- ## [Bluerov cannot connect to QgroundControl via blueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-cannot-connect-to-qgroundcontrol-via-blueos/23263)
**Author:** [@rovinspeksi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rovinspeksi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-cannot-connect-to-qgroundcontrol-via-blueos/23263 "2026-07-01T08:53:28Z")
Hello everyone, I need some help with my BlueROV. My ROV cannot connect to QGroundControl. QGroundControl does not detect the vehicle and shows no heartbeat. Here is my setup: Vehicle: Tulamben Mini ROV Flight Contr… --- ## [BlueROV Heavy Axes Mapping in Cockpit do not command ROV as expected](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-heavy-axes-mapping-in-cockpit-do-not-command-rov-as-expected/22855)
**Author:** [@bsnow](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bsnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-heavy-axes-mapping-in-cockpit-do-not-command-rov-as-expected/22855 "2026-04-30T01:54:53Z")
Hi, We have a BlueROV Heavy configuration vehicle. We recently re-installed BlueOS, and made the move over to Cockpit. We are using Cockpit in the desktop environment, version 1.17.0. We put our ROV in a test tank toda… --- ## [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… --- ## [Connecting Impact Subsea ISA500](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connecting-impact-subsea-isa500/22706)
**Author:** [@Rommel](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Rommel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/connecting-impact-subsea-isa500/22706 "2026-03-26T19:34:31Z")
Hello everyone. I was able to download the ‘‘sonarview’’ from blueOS, but it doesn’t detect my device as shown on the picture. Let me say here that i use the BlueBoat with the IMPACT SUBSEA ISA500 SONAR, with hydromag… --- ## [Automatically loading extensions settings from Docker file permissions label](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/automatically-loading-extensions-settings-from-docker-file-permissions-label/22661)
**Author:** [@rutger-seascape](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rutger-seascape)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/automatically-loading-extensions-settings-from-docker-file-permissions-label/22661 "2026-03-23T11:12:06Z")
Hey, I was wondering if the settings should be automatically loaded based on the Dockerfile “permissions“ label or if this is not the case. When I manually set the settings in the Create Extension → Original Settings fi… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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 … --- ## [BlueOS Compatible Flight Computer based on RPi Compute Module](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-compatible-flight-computer-based-on-rpi-compute-module/22331)
**Author:** [@loganrf](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/loganrf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-compatible-flight-computer-based-on-rpi-compute-module/22331 "2026-03-03T00:51:20Z")
I’ve been kicking around the idea of a raspberry pi compute module based autopilot board for a bit and I’d appreciate any feedback or thoughts you all might have on the idea. This would basically be a drop-in alternative… --- ## [New guide - Blue OS and Node-RED: Steering Toward Continuous Discovery!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-guide-blue-os-and-node-red-steering-toward-continuous-discovery/17975)
**Author:** [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-guide-blue-os-and-node-red-steering-toward-continuous-discovery/17975 "2026-02-21T21:51:45Z")
Ahoy, Marine Roboticists! :anchor: Feeling lost at sea with Python? Does developing a BlueOS extension feel like navigating stormy waters? Fear not, we’ve got just the guide to keep you sailing smoothly! :ocean: Whe… --- ## [Run BlueOS extension on external Jetson computer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/run-blueos-extension-on-external-jetson-computer/22389)
**Author:** [@nurjan14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nurjan14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/run-blueos-extension-on-external-jetson-computer/22389 "2026-02-07T18:36:12Z")
Hello everyone, I have question about the the BlueOS extensions. Would it possible to run them on the external computer like jetson that physicall conencted in the same LAN network with raspberry pi/navigator that runs… --- ## [Autopilot\_Vehicle\_Type\_Fetch\_Fail Fatal Error](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/autopilot-vehicle-type-fetch-fail-fatal-error/22406)
**Author:** [@brightonl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/brightonl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/autopilot-vehicle-type-fetch-fail-fatal-error/22406 "2026-02-06T00:43:59Z")
Summary: When I follow the instructions on the Blue Robotics website for setting up the software for my Navigator board with Raspberry Pi 4B while connecting to it through a Fathom-X tether, I end up stuck with a flood o… --- ## [Multi-second connectivity dropouts on DHCP renewal](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/multi-second-connectivity-dropouts-on-dhcp-renewal/22374)
**Author:** [@amarburg](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/amarburg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/multi-second-connectivity-dropouts-on-dhcp-renewal/22374 "2026-01-31T15:00:06Z")
Not sure if this is a bug report or just recording an observed behavior for the community. As noted at the end, we have a work around, and understand that we are doing something weird. This is with BlueOS 1.4.2 on a … --- ## [Pixhawk 6X Not Detected by BlueOS on CM4 Baseboard](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-6x-not-detected-by-blueos-on-cm4-baseboard/22263)
**Author:** [@Sakthivelj](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sakthivelj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-6x-not-detected-by-blueos-on-cm4-baseboard/22263 "2026-01-15T01:25:57Z")
Hello Blue Robotics Team, We are trying the Holybro Pixhawk 6X connected to an RPi CM4 baseboard running BlueOS. We are facing an issue where BlueOS does not detect the Pixhawk 6X when booted on the CM4 baseboard. Howe… --- ## [Tether Interface Causing BlueOS connection issue](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/tether-interface-causing-blueos-connection-issue/22255)
**Author:** [@xavi12](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/xavi12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/tether-interface-causing-blueos-connection-issue/22255 "2026-01-09T18:17:01Z")
We are assembling a BlueROV that was purchased over the Summer 2025. When confirming communications to the ROV via BlueOS, we were unable to load the webpage (blueos.local). On the interface box, the ‘power’ and ‘link ac… --- ## [BlueOS not booting on CM4 with EMMC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-not-booting-on-cm4-with-emmc/17674)
**Author:** [@akiUlysses](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/akiUlysses)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-not-booting-on-cm4-with-emmc/17674 "2026-01-08T21:39:01Z")
Hi all, I’ve been trying to install blueOS on a CM4 (8GB ram, 32GB emmc) and cannot get the image to boot, I’ve flashed using balena etcher and raspberry pi imager and in both cases the CM4 won’t boot. I’ve tried flashi… --- ## [Using standard RC servo through BlueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-standard-rc-servo-through-blueos/22136)
**Author:** [@Brehmer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Brehmer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/using-standard-rc-servo-through-blueos/22136 "2025-12-10T19:07:38Z")
I’m very new to this hobby and I’m building my first underwater ROV. I’m using an RPI4 as companion computer and Pixhawk 2.4.8 as flight computer. I’m trying to connect a standard MG90S micro servo to the pixhawk to use … --- ## [Time syncronisation mechanisms in BlueOs](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/time-syncronisation-mechanisms-in-blueos/22020)
**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")
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 … --- ## [Cockpit and Blue OS error with navigator board](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-and-blue-os-error-with-navigator-board/21993)
**Author:** [@kingcoolance](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kingcoolance)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cockpit-and-blue-os-error-with-navigator-board/21993 "2025-11-17T18:19:32Z")
Hey guys, We recently bought the prebuilt enclosure to incoporate into our ROV, and we have been simply surface testing it with our controller and 6 thrusters, just via an ethernet cable. Our setup so far is basically ju… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/blueos/65.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=blueos)