when mapping the perimeter, and/or no go zones, where on the rover should I focus the far edge? I have been using the edge of the track to set the “edge” but it seems like maybe I need to use the middle of the rover to set the edge? I hope this makes sense. I want to set a really tight set of no go zones around my smaller trees, but wonder what is considered the “edge” when mapping. thanks in advance
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No-go Zones: I’ve been driving my rover right up next to the tree and creating a Circle Template No-go Zone, which I then move next to the little rover icon on the map and resize as needed.
You may need to resize it a little bit larger than you think, as the rover may make a beeline to mow around that No-go Zone and whack the tree…or electrical post. LOL! So I’ve had to drop another Circle Template in there that’s a little larger than what I originally put.
Using the rover itself to figure out where a tree on the map is works nicely. Typically I pull up next to the tree and align the two antennas with it, then I’ll pop the No-go Zone Template in and move/resize that.
I’m still working out how best to do perimeters. Usually I’m within an inch or so of where I’d be with a push mower and set 0 Set Back. You run into problems with turns, as Yarbo will sometimes want to turn with a bit of itself outside the border, so if you have a fence or other physical border, it may get whacked. So for those tight areas, say a pocket surrounded by a fence and a pool, I’ll leave the Set Back or put in a No-go Zone. If I don’t think there’s enough room in that tight space, I’ll use a few Deadends in parallel instead of an Area.
No idea if that helped…
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Hi! Great question — and yes, you’re absolutely right to think about where the “edge” is set from. Yarbo actually uses the center of the rover as the reference point when mapping perimeters and No-go Zones.
We understand your need to keep the no-go zone as close to the trees as possible. However, we do recommend leaving a 30 cm buffer zone for safer operation.
Hope that clears things up a bit — and good luck with your tight No-go Zone setup! 
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Knowing that the reference point is the center of the rover is definitely helpful, thanks!
Does the rover use the same reference point when executing a plan? I.e., when it’s mowing does the software simply keep the center of the rover within the established boundary or is the reference point offset in an effort to keep the mowing module itself inside the boundary?
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Yes, the rover uses the same reference point when executing a plan. However, it does take the size of the device into consideration during route planning, ensuring that it stays within the established boundary.
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@yarbo-forum “No-go Zones: I’ve been driving my rover right up next to the tree and creating a Circle Template No-go Zone, which I then move next to the little rover icon on the map and resize as needed.”“I’ll pop the No-go Zone Template in and move/resize that.” Need this. 
So did you do this on tablet or phone? I did just the driving around the No-Go zone. I wasn’t sure how to do the template side and resize. As I’m still learning. But this might help me make it faster to do a remap if I can just walk him over to the trees, and things in my yard. Throw on a template, then resize to make it work. With the GPS problems it has taken so many tries just to get one tree from time to time depending. If I lose GPS while driving, nothing to do but start over a cross your fingers. 
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My approach is a little different. I take Yarbo directly up to the tree and use the pointy yellow triangle as the point to put the no go zone template. I’ll estimate the size of the tree and adjust the circle to that size. (Keeping in mind tree roots etc.) I’ll then move the rover around tree to help align the no go zone. Once your drop it and say its good, you’re only recourse is to delete it and add it again if its off.
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@yarbo-forum I don’t have a tablet. I’m only using my phone. So I guess I need to figure out how to resize when I drop a template. I think it would be easier for me when remapping. I have so many things to go around for No-Go’s. But some of the smaller things I think would work well for. The more complex, I would drive around.
I’ve found it difficult to grab the correct point to resize or points to rotate and resize on the phone. I’ve had better success on the larger tablet screen. If anyone has pointers on this process, please share.
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Yes Please
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Recent advice from Yarbo include NOT putting no go zones around trees.
This is fine if you use vision or are ok with the bumper hitting the tree if you are using gentle contact mode. The tree needs to have a 2 inch diameter as well for it to be seen. A pool noodle can fill the void for smaller trees however.
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My fine motor skills are more gross than fine.
You’re welcome to try 
I’m not ready to live that dangerously yet. Maybe after a couple more updates.
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Just guessing but the next couple updates will be about the blower or the snow thrower. Just a hunch
I almost typed something similar, but am trying to keep a positive outlook.
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Sometimes I think it can spot a dandelion and think it’s a tree. 
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You need to stop fertilizing so much!
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I’ve found if you are using a rectangle template, and try to reshape it, you’ll only be able to resize it, but if you tap off the template, then tap it again, it will then allow you to reshape it. After that initial reshaping, it seems to only let you scale it up and down. A strange implementation for sure.
Some thoughts on how it could be more intuitive:
When template is selected
- Single-finger drag moves it around
- Pinch gesture scales the template
- Drag corner nodes to reshape (NOT resize)
When template is NOT selected
- Normal map interaction
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I have put down ZERO fertilizer. I can’t speak for the previous owner though.
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