# \#mapping **URL:** https://forum.yarbo.com/tag/mapping/30.md [Latest](https://forum.yarbo.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.yarbo.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.yarbo.com/tags.md) --- ## [Automated Slope Optimization and Triggers](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/automated-slope-optimization-and-triggers/1325)
**Author:** [@mhealy1982](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/mhealy1982)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/automated-slope-optimization-and-triggers/1325 "2026-10-14T07:27:12Z")
Automate slope recognition so automated setting optimization occurs instead of making a slope a work area specifically. Terrain is complex. Mapping a hill as a work area vs adjacent flat areas is cumbersome and not as … --- ## [Yarbo creating many obstacles as it works which stops it from finishing](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/yarbo-creating-many-obstacles-as-it-works-which-stops-it-from-finishing/7134)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/yarbo-creating-many-obstacles-as-it-works-which-stops-it-from-finishing/7134 "2026-10-12T20:21:40Z")
Is anyone else running into this type of issue? I sent the Yarbo out for its mowing job yesterday, and I was unable to finish it. It keeps creating these obstacles represented by the red blobs, blocks itself off, and com… --- ## [Video Call Mapping Help](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/video-call-mapping-help/7411)
**Author:** [@charles73](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/charles73)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/video-call-mapping-help/7411 "2026-09-14T11:01:42Z")
Anyone got time to do a video call with me for help with mapping 5 yard areas, circular driveway, and about 8 sidewalks for optimal mowing, blowing, and snow blowing? Thanks. --- ## [Path areas](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/path-areas/872)
**Author:** [@steve.billing](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/steve.billing)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/path-areas/872 "2026-09-11T18:19:49Z")
I would like to request a feature to create path zones in addition to discrete paths. This would essentially be the opposite of a no-go zone. A “go-zone” would be a region that the Yarbo is allowed to enter to overshoot … --- ## [Create where the activity starts](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/create-where-the-activity-starts/7400)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/create-where-the-activity-starts/7400 "2026-08-31T07:34:45Z")
It would be nice if we could select an area for it to start at, such as this large area, I would prefer it starts in the far corner so I can watch it during that area (sometimes it loses signal and I have to manually go … --- ## [Combining areas during activity?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/combining-areas-during-activity/7399)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/combining-areas-during-activity/7399 "2026-08-31T07:21:54Z")
It would be nice if when selecting multiple areas to work, that are over lapping, it would map it out as 1 area, would eliminate extra perimeter that’s not needed, and would be nice to have areas all along each other hav… --- ## [Ability to switch an area into a no go zone and switch a no go zone into an area?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/ability-to-switch-an-area-into-a-no-go-zone-and-switch-a-no-go-zone-into-an-area/7372)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/ability-to-switch-an-area-into-a-no-go-zone-and-switch-a-no-go-zone-into-an-area/7372 "2026-08-26T23:18:31Z")
Could there be any possible way to change an area into a no go zone? During the summer I mow the areas of grass within and around the drives in my yard, those same areas I would like to have set as no go zone for snow bl… --- ## [Mapping areas with camera view?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-areas-with-camera-view/7375)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-areas-with-camera-view/7375 "2026-08-26T08:22:12Z")
I know, I’m just getting lazy and picky now. But when manually drawing an area or ngz, could there be a way to have the cameras on while mapping. So instead of having to actually watch the yarbo drive the area, I could … --- ## [Add an option to select a docking station in each map area settings](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/add-an-option-to-select-a-docking-station-in-each-map-area-settings/7371)
**Author:** [@Welles](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Welles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/add-an-option-to-select-a-docking-station-in-each-map-area-settings/7371 "2026-08-26T06:10:48Z")
Some of us have needed to add a second physical or virtual docking station because of our property configuration and excessive distance to a single dock. It is inconvenient to constantly have to edit the map just to enab… --- ## [Using the data package option and mowing areas not connected to base station](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/using-the-data-package-option-and-mowing-areas-not-connected-to-base-station/7363)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/using-the-data-package-option-and-mowing-areas-not-connected-to-base-station/7363 "2026-08-24T18:25:30Z")
I currently have the data center for my rtk gps, it does work quite well covering a very large area at my home. My curious and odd question is, if I were to buy a data Sim card would i be able to use it with the data cen… --- ## [Run mower while traveling through mow area](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/run-mower-while-traveling-through-mow-area/7310)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/run-mower-while-traveling-through-mow-area/7310 "2026-08-20T09:12:12Z")
Could it be possible to have the mower run anytime it is in an area to be mowed, when yarbo travels to an area to begin mow operation sometimes it travels across much of the area to be mowed or that has been mowed. Why … --- ## [Back to the A-B line option for area/ ngz etc](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/back-to-the-a-b-line-option-for-area-ngz-etc/7293)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/back-to-the-a-b-line-option-for-area-ngz-etc/7293 "2026-08-17T18:15:44Z")
So instead of actually adding an entire option for the a-b line to have straight edges, what about an option while mapping area/ ngz that while you’re driving the perimeter you could pause the mapping and it would self g… --- ## [Options for no go zone NGZ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/options-for-no-go-zone-ngz/7292)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/options-for-no-go-zone-ngz/7292 "2026-08-17T09:24:17Z")
I love the option of being able to modify the ngz, but it would also be nice to have an option after you have modified an area to reset it back to its original location and size. Another option for ngz that would be nic… --- ## [Report/Diagnose Proposed Pathing Preview](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/report-diagnose-proposed-pathing-preview/7249)
**Author:** [@Shanie](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Shanie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/report-diagnose-proposed-pathing-preview/7249 "2026-08-13T08:10:32Z")
When you choose to start a job, you have the option to generate a proposed mow/blow/snow plan. The issue with that proposal is, if that proposal is absolute chaos, there is no way to regenerate a new plan, diagnose the c… --- ## [Area-to-Area navigable perimeters](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/area-to-area-navigable-perimeters/1229)
**Author:** [@steve](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/area-to-area-navigable-perimeters/1229 "2026-08-10T12:21:54Z")
Requiring a specific path to move between areas is ideal for some circumstances, but is problematic for others. Consider this result, just a week or two into the mowing season - A suggested navigation enhancement fo… --- ## [Return Route Through Completed Area](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/return-route-through-completed-area/7187)
**Author:** [@Turk](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Turk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/return-route-through-completed-area/7187 "2026-08-10T07:29:26Z")
Has there been any development or any suggestions on how to prevent Yarbo from routing through a completed area instead of following perimeter to the next pathway? Obviously, this defeats the striping benefits & is becom… --- ## [Won't load progress ratio? ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wont-load-progress-ratio/7160)
**Author:** [@jondorothy922](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jondorothy922)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wont-load-progress-ratio/7160 "2026-08-06T07:25:45Z")
I lost connection to wifi last night and yarbo stopped mowing, it also seemed to lose its progress on the map. I went to start mowing again to select progress near where it was, but no matter what ratio i select it fails… --- ## [why does the mower have to turn around to make a pass](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/why-does-the-mower-have-to-turn-around-to-make-a-pass/7083)
**Author:** [@kellyquist2017](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/kellyquist2017)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/why-does-the-mower-have-to-turn-around-to-make-a-pass/7083 "2026-08-01T01:54:32Z")
sorry if this may have been discussed already. Why does the mower have to get to the end of a pass and have to do a 7 point turn to face forward again to make another pass. This tears up the lawn and takes a really long … --- ## [Path cut off by ngz area?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/path-cut-off-by-ngz-area/6966)
**Author:** [@dlhunt2003](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/dlhunt2003)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/path-cut-off-by-ngz-area/6966 "2026-07-20T02:42:21Z")
I updated a couple of paths in my yard today. Now I am getting the error route calculation error. I am not sure why. I can’t seem to find what is cut off. I am sure it’s something obvious but I am not finding it. --- ## [Yarbo Mower Pro Detecting Grass As Obstacle Is Peak Irony](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/yarbo-mower-pro-detecting-grass-as-obstacle-is-peak-irony/6838)
**Author:** [@DD214Alum](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/DD214Alum)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/yarbo-mower-pro-detecting-grass-as-obstacle-is-peak-irony/6838 "2026-07-19T13:45:46Z")
One zone is obviously made by me. The other is just grass that the bot detects as an obstacle and will not travel through. Bluntly, I think this is unacceptable behavior given the cost of the device, but I digress. I… --- ## [Automatically Connect Adjacent Work Areas](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/automatically-connect-adjacent-work-areas/6703)
**Author:** [@srachele11796](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/srachele11796)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/automatically-connect-adjacent-work-areas/6703 "2026-07-09T16:18:06Z")
Currently, users must create a separate path between work areas, even when those areas directly touch each other. I would like Yarbo to automatically recognize when two areas share a boundary and allow travel between th… --- ## [Ability to have dock station within area & near NGZ, create docking zone](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/ability-to-have-dock-station-within-area-near-ngz-create-docking-zone/6483)
**Author:** [@rotondo.john](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rotondo.john)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/ability-to-have-dock-station-within-area-near-ngz-create-docking-zone/6483 "2026-07-09T01:17:27Z")
I have a pumphouse with an outlet at it where I want the docking station. This sits in the middle of an existing area. The pumphouse has an NGZ around it but I would like the option of putting the docking station there n… --- ## [Help me not want to return this for a Luba](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/help-me-not-want-to-return-this-for-a-luba/6823)
**Author:** [@charliebeer27](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/charliebeer27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/help-me-not-want-to-return-this-for-a-luba/6823 "2026-07-06T08:13:52Z")
Hello, I am a new Yarbo user, and this will be a long post. A friend of mine has a Luba 3 lawn mower. He loves it and it works great. I was talking with my dad about them, he decided to order the luba. I wanted something… --- ## [Spiral routing behaviour option for obstacles/NGZ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/spiral-routing-behaviour-option-for-obstacles-ngz/6708)
**Author:** [@balmerjd](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/balmerjd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/spiral-routing-behaviour-option-for-obstacles-ngz/6708 "2026-06-25T17:54:55Z")
I would like to propose an option for the path creation when using the spiral path option for the mower. Currently the pathing algorithm doesn’t try to route around an obstacle until the normal path would breach the sid… --- ## [Combine Adjacent Mowing Areas into a Single Mowing Pattern](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/combine-adjacent-mowing-areas-into-a-single-mowing-pattern/6705)
**Author:** [@srachele11796](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/srachele11796)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/combine-adjacent-mowing-areas-into-a-single-mowing-pattern/6705 "2026-06-25T07:34:48Z")
Currently, when multiple mowing areas are selected, Yarbo mows each area separately in sequence. I would love to see an option where adjacent or touching mowing areas are temporarily treated as a single large area for th… --- ## [Define trimmer only job for existing area](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/define-trimmer-only-job-for-existing-area/6672)
**Author:** [@bjs.pdx](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bjs.pdx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/define-trimmer-only-job-for-existing-area/6672 "2026-06-23T09:00:59Z")
I have a large area defined in the app for mowing and trimming in a single work plan. I want to create a second job that just runs the trimmer in that same area. Can’t seem to find anyway to do it. Can someone please p… --- ## [Inquiry regarding map misalignment and GPS coordinates offset](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/inquiry-regarding-map-misalignment-and-gps-coordinates-offset/6668)
**Author:** [@sy\_kim](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/sy_kim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/inquiry-regarding-map-misalignment-and-gps-coordinates-offset/6668 "2026-06-22T02:16:29Z")
Hello, ​I am experiencing a persistent issue with map alignment in the Yarbo app. I am currently located in South Korea, and while Google Maps is supported in my area, the Yarbo app displays my location approximately 1k… --- ## [Mapping approaches for split-rail cedar fence line mowing (Mower & Trimmer module)](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-approaches-for-split-rail-cedar-fence-line-mowing-mower-trimmer-module/6222)
**Author:** [@pete](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/pete)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-approaches-for-split-rail-cedar-fence-line-mowing-mower-trimmer-module/6222 "2026-06-14T19:35:15Z")
I’ve started to, I’m about to, setup my Yarbo-and-Trimmer specifically for fence line mowing / trimming. Intent is to replicate traditional string trimming where you reasonably get under the fence and around each post (w… --- ## [Creating no go zone for trees](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/creating-no-go-zone-for-trees/6509)
**Author:** [@jason\_chopp](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jason_chopp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/creating-no-go-zone-for-trees/6509 "2026-06-12T13:21:30Z")
Wondering if there is a way to create No Go Zones for trees through the App without the Yarbo present? I have small trees that are only a foot tall+ and want to create No Go zones for them. For some reason the Yarbo see… --- ## [Customization of Adaptive Planning](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/customization-of-adaptive-planning/6543)
**Author:** [@balmerjd](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/balmerjd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/customization-of-adaptive-planning/6543 "2026-06-12T09:08:54Z")
Up until now, I’ve almost exclusively been using the spiral mowing pattern to reduce how many sharp turns occur in my yard due to its very irregular shape. Recently I tried setting a couple of the areas to adaptive to s… [Next page](https://forum.yarbo.com/tag/mapping/30.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mapping)