# Latest **URL:** https://community.openweedlocator.org/latest.md [Latest](https://community.openweedlocator.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openweedlocator.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openweedlocator.org/tags.md) --- ## [A collection of community builds](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/a-collection-of-community-builds/24)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/a-collection-of-community-builds/24 "2026-04-16T09:43:17Z")
If you’re interested in what others have been building with the OpenWeedLocator, I thought I would share the variety of different builds I have either made or seen over the years. Some have been posted on the original Gi… --- ## [Welcome to OpenWeedLocator Community!](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/welcome-to-openweedlocator-community/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/welcome-to-openweedlocator-community/5 "2026-01-29T17:03:30Z")
Thank you for joining the community dedicated to sharing tips, tricks, trials and tribulations about the OpenWeedLocator. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself and your proj… --- ## [3D Printing Robustness](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/3d-printing-robustness/112)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/3d-printing-robustness/112 "2026-10-09T15:20:43Z")
Just took a couple of 3D printed OWL2.0 off a 36m trailed Amazone sprayer today. They had been on there since April collecting image data. Sprayer was used for normal operations in Danish conditions. These OWLs w… --- ## [RP Global Shutter Camera - still no stock - alternatives](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/rp-global-shutter-camera-still-no-stock-alternatives/109)
**Author:** [@Titan](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Titan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/rp-global-shutter-camera-still-no-stock-alternatives/109 "2026-10-05T15:18:30Z")
Just finished my single owl with dashboard to test for our vineyard sprayer. Working great. My project only needs 3 owls. Ordering the parts for the other 2 but still can’t find any stock on the global shutter camera.… --- ## [Solenoid selection](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/solenoid-selection/103)
**Author:** [@Titan](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Titan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/solenoid-selection/103 "2026-10-05T09:12:43Z")
I can’t seem to find much info on solenoids, so I’d thought I would make thread for my own knowledge and to help others. the hardware on GitHub lists Goyen 3qh/3662. What does the 3662 refer to? I found the 3qh-sn-v he… --- ## [OWL on harvesters?](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-on-harvesters/86)
**Author:** [@Camritch](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Camritch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-on-harvesters/86 "2026-09-08T02:15:58Z")
I have an interesting use case idea for OWLs. I work as an agronomist in West Aus, and one problem is post harvest, getting people to remember where there were weed problems in paddocks. Irecently saw a promo image from… --- ## [OWL setup in vineyard](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-setup-in-vineyard/95)
**Author:** [@Titan](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Titan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-setup-in-vineyard/95 "2026-08-27T14:50:13Z")
Was about to pull the trigger on a premade setup, but after getting agopengps set up on our tractor, I think this is the way to go. I have a few specific questions on effectiveness in this scenario. looking at a 10-11 f… --- ## [Lens and Global Shutter Camer](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/lens-and-global-shutter-camer/69)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/lens-and-global-shutter-camer/69 "2026-08-27T08:15:38Z")
Have you finalized the lens you are planning to ship with? Would you be able to share what you are going with? Also, the RPi Global Shutter cameras appear to be in short supply and the same for the compute modules. Have… --- ## [OWL3.0: July Update - OWLs Open for Pre-Orders!](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-july-update-owls-open-for-pre-orders/88)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-july-update-owls-open-for-pre-orders/88 "2026-08-21T06:59:34Z")
It’s been a busy couple of months here, but it’s exciting to announce that I’ve started a company, Noktura ApS, with a co-founder to start selling OWLs and OWL components from Denmark. All designs will still be open sou… --- ## [Cropping doesn't appear visually](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/cropping-doesnt-appear-visually/84)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/cropping-doesnt-appear-visually/84 "2026-08-10T08:38:13Z")
When you increase the cropping value in the configuration, does that show up in the video feed? I changed the values, and I didn’t see any changes in the video feed. The actual image processing might have taken that int… --- ## [Change the number of relays on the dashboard](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/change-the-number-of-relays-on-the-dashboard/83)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/change-the-number-of-relays-on-the-dashboard/83 "2026-07-15T18:05:30Z")
From what I see, I can’t set the number of relays on the dashboard config tab. Is that correct or am I missing something? I had to edit the configuration file manually to change the number to 1 relay. It would be great… --- ## [USB thumbdriver failure/missing stops the owl service](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/usb-thumbdriver-failure-missing-stops-the-owl-service/82)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/usb-thumbdriver-failure-missing-stops-the-owl-service/82 "2026-07-15T18:02:52Z")
I was dealing with an issue where the USB thumb drive after a while wasn’t recognized by the OS for some reason. For a while I couldn’t figure out what was going on, because the owl service would fail/stop. After lookin… --- ## [Applied spray width observation](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/applied-spray-width-observation/80)
**Author:** [@Tractor\_Pilot](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Tractor_Pilot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/applied-spray-width-observation/80 "2026-07-10T23:40:34Z")
Thought I’d share this observation. I was doing some testing a couple of weeks ago with what I thought was water. Turned out the tiny amount of dregs in the bottom of the tank that I diluted with 20L of water had so… --- ## [OWL demonstration](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-demonstration/71)
**Author:** [@Tractor\_Pilot](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Tractor_Pilot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-demonstration/71 "2026-07-08T21:17:47Z")
Just wanted to share this photo from Saturday of me demonstrating the OWL (although still version 1) and the Merbein Robotics MR01 to Dr Jagannath Aryal of the University of Melbourne and Dr Manoj Karkee of Cornell Unive… --- ## [Video walkthrough of the new OWL3.0 hardware](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/video-walkthrough-of-the-new-owl3-0-hardware/77)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/video-walkthrough-of-the-new-owl3-0-hardware/77 "2026-07-05T22:55:10Z")
Hi everyone, I just put together a quick overview of the new OWL3.0 hardware we’ll be releasing shortly. It lists all the features of the device and explains some design choices. As with all OWL designs, … --- ## [OWL3.0: May Update](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-may-update/59)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-may-update/59 "2026-07-01T09:06:13Z")
We’ve made some good progress on OWL3.0 the last couple of months. It has now provisionally passed fairly rigorous EMC, immunity and automotive standards. We’re just waiting on the final report due in the next week or so… --- ## [Powering the EDA 10.1 Monitor with the OWL HAT](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/powering-the-eda-10-1-monitor-with-the-owl-hat/75)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/powering-the-eda-10-1-monitor-with-the-owl-hat/75 "2026-06-29T11:17:25Z")
I am trying to set up the 3d printed mount with the EDA 10.1 monitor, and I use the OWL HAT to power the RPi and the monitor. The RPi boots and the monitor screen works, but the touch functionality is not there. I remov… --- ## [Focus while owl process running](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/focus-while-owl-process-running/74)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/focus-while-owl-process-running/74 "2026-06-28T11:12:45Z")
If I try to focus manually after the installation with: Otherwise, start it using the Focus desktop icon, or from the command line: ~/owl/./owl.py --focus I get an error that the camera is owned by another process. … --- ## [OWL3.0 - Preview and Comments](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-preview-and-comments/29)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl3-0-preview-and-comments/29 "2026-06-25T08:43:15Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve been working on the OWL3.0 for a while and I wanted to share some progress to keep you in the loop. It’s a single-board design based around the Raspberry Pi CM5 within a machined aluminium enclosure. … --- ## [OpenWeedLocator v3.0.0 Software Released](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/openweedlocator-v3-0-0-software-released/45)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/openweedlocator-v3-0-0-software-released/45 "2026-06-25T08:40:57Z")
OpenWeedLocator v3.0.0 It’s been brewing for the last year or so on the wireless-display branch, so I’m excited to share it with you all now it’s been integrated into main. This release introduces wireless web dashboards… --- ## [Ground Board to enclosure or not?](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ground-board-to-enclosure-or-not/70)
**Author:** [@pvouzis](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/pvouzis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ground-board-to-enclosure-or-not/70 "2026-06-23T07:02:03Z")
Do you follow a specific approach when it comes to grounding the board to the enclosure and consequently to the rest of the equipment? Specifically, I noticed that the RPi5 under the ethernet port has a metallic tab mark… --- ## [First look at the new OWL prototypes (incl. power box) and mounts](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/first-look-at-the-new-owl-prototypes-incl-power-box-and-mounts/68)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/first-look-at-the-new-owl-prototypes-incl-power-box-and-mounts/68 "2026-06-18T12:33:22Z")
The new CNC enclosures have just arrived over the weekend. We wanted to test out the black vs silver anodising and a couple of different designs for both the front and back. Current thoughts are grey anodising + the mor… --- ## [Owl ultralocalisé avec puce hailo8](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-ultralocalise-avec-puce-hailo8/65)
**Author:** [@Seb](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Seb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-ultralocalise-avec-puce-hailo8/65 "2026-06-14T18:04:09Z")
Voici un exemple de montage OWL pour faire de la pulverisation ultra localisée. J’ai 40 electrovannes sur 2m pour faire des spots de 5cm. J’ai créé un pcb avec 10 relais optocoupleurs. J’ai 4 modules pour 2m et chaque mo… --- ## [Camera Image Quality settings](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/camera-image-quality-settings/58)
**Author:** [@martinl](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/martinl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/camera-image-quality-settings/58 "2026-06-02T09:17:18Z")
I am using the rpi global shutter camera sensor. The video stream has an orange tint to it compared to the viewing the camera feed through rpicam-hello video stream. Is this expected behaviour based on how OWL models han… --- ## [Crop sprayer PWM Valve](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/crop-sprayer-pwm-valve/55)
**Author:** [@Highlander](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Highlander)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/crop-sprayer-pwm-valve/55 "2026-05-22T09:43:38Z")
Hi I am new to this group and only looking into this OWL system i did look into somthing like ths before but it was way out of my price range. I am just wondering what people used to control the sprayer nozzle valves. i… --- ## [CE Testing Starts on OWL3.0](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ce-testing-starts-on-owl3-0/52)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ce-testing-starts-on-owl3-0/52 "2026-05-05T17:00:00Z")
Hi everyone, Just a quick update on the OWL3.0. CE testing started today with @blinken at an accredited CE facility in Denmark, and should hopefully be complete within the next couple of weeks. The aim is to test the O… --- ## [RAM Shortages - will 2GB be fine?](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ram-shortages-will-2gb-be-fine/49)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/ram-shortages-will-2gb-be-fine/49 "2026-04-27T22:27:24Z")
With the recent surge in demand for VRAM, RAM prices and therefore Pi prices have been increasing a lot. Typically, I’ve just gone with the 4GB or 8GB Pi to give me options but it looks like that luxury is disappearing. … --- ## [Website and docs page launched!](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/website-and-docs-page-launched/40)
**Author:** [@geezacoleman](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/geezacoleman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/website-and-docs-page-launched/40 "2026-02-06T11:22:35Z")
Hey everyone, Two things I’ve been working on are now live: the OWL website at https://openweedlocator.org and the official documentation at https://docs.openweedlocator.org. Why a dedicated docs site? If you’ve ever… --- ## [OWL Relay Hat - 4 & 16 versions back in stock!](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-relay-hat-4-16-versions-back-in-stock/39)
**Author:** [@blinken](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/blinken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/owl-relay-hat-4-16-versions-back-in-stock/39 "2026-02-03T17:59:09Z")
We just received a big shipment of OWL Relay Hats (in the 4 and 16 output configurations), so paradar.co.uk is now fully stocked should you wish to buy a pre-assembled version. Check it out - (the pick-and-place … --- ## [JLCPCP Help - Owl Relay Hat](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/jlcpcp-help-owl-relay-hat/25)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://community.openweedlocator.org/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.openweedlocator.org/t/jlcpcp-help-owl-relay-hat/25 "2026-01-08T13:02:58Z")
Hi Everyone! Thanks to Guy Coleman for making this all possible. I am working on a 30 foot, front tractor mount rig for green on brown detection. I will assemble 10 units for this project. I am attempting to order th… [Next page](https://community.openweedlocator.org/latest.md?page=1)