{"id":3824,"date":"2025-08-10T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rov-expert.fr\/?p=3824"},"modified":"2025-09-01T15:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:16:52","slug":"convert-bluerov2-to-navigator-the-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/convertir-son-bluerov2-sur-navigator-le-guide-complet\/","title":{"rendered":"Converting your BlueROV2 to Navigator: the complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visit <strong>BlueROV2<\/strong> from <strong>Blue Robotics<\/strong> is widely recognized for its robustness and modularity. But if you want to benefit from state-of-the-art performance, modernize your interfaces or simplify your cables, it's time to <strong>convert your BlueROV2 with the Navigator controller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why switch to Navigator?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <strong>Navigator Flight Controller<\/strong> is the ideal replacement for the Pixhawk 1, with major advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It connects directly to a <strong>Raspberry Pi 4<\/strong>, The previous model used a Raspberry Pi 3 and a separate Pixhawk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It features a set of on-board sensors: <strong>6-axis IMU, dual magnetometers, barometer<\/strong>, ADCs for voltage\/current measurement, as well as <strong>integrated leak detection<\/strong>, RC input (SBUS) and status LED.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers <strong>16 PWM outputs<\/strong>, <strong>4 serial ports<\/strong>, <strong>2 I\u00b2C ports<\/strong>, <strong>ADC port<\/strong>, external LED (Neopixel), and redundant power supply inputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Navigator kit includes an SD card preloaded with <strong>BlueOS<\/strong>, complete system with autopilot management, video streaming, software updates and user extensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These new features bring greater reliability, flexibility and software scalability (ArduSub, BlueOS, QGroundControl, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversion stages: what you need to know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The official guide details each step, but here are the main points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recommended equipment<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigator Flight Controller (with Raspberry Pi 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST-GH to DF13 adapter if you're using an older version Bar30 sensor (R1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools: Phillips screwdriver #1, hex key 2.5 mm &amp; 1.5 mm, tape and pen to identify cables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dismantling the old system<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove the electronics box and label the cables (ESC, sensors, leak sensor, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigator installation<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix it in the housing (in place of the Pixhawk).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect the cables in the correct channels (prior labeling essential).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatibility and adapters<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigator requires a <strong>Raspberry Pi 4<\/strong> (incompatible with Pi 3B).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use adapters to connect DF13 sensors to newer JST-GH ports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software configuration<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>BlueOS<\/strong> and <strong>QGroundControl<\/strong> to install ArduSub firmware, calibrate sensors, motors, leakage, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concrete benefits after conversion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less wiring<\/strong> thanks to modern connectors, reducing failure points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical scalability<\/strong> to recent sensors, extensions and SDKs (navigator-lib etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong> firmware management via SD files, accessible logs, more robust updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROV Expert: your partner for a successful upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>official Blue Robotics distributor<\/strong> and marine robotics expert, <strong>ROV Expert<\/strong> offers you :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete kits for <strong>BlueROV2 conversion \u2192 Navigator<\/strong> (including adapters, Raspberry Pi 4, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installation and configuration<\/strong> in the workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and technical support<\/strong> to prepare your teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support to extend the life of your equipment and exploit its full potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting your BlueROV2 to the <strong>Navigator Flight Controller<\/strong> is a real opportunity to boost performance, reliability and future compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For customized support or ready-to-use kits, contact <strong>ROV Expert<\/strong> - your marine and underwater robotics expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rov-expert.fr\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#183474\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get a part or assistance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le BlueROV2 de Blue Robotics est largement reconnu pour sa robustesse et sa modularit\u00e9. Mais si vous souhaitez b\u00e9n\u00e9ficier des performances de pointe, moderniser vos interfaces ou simplifier vos c\u00e2bles, il est temps de convertir votre BlueROV2 avec le contr\u00f4leur Navigator. Pourquoi passer au Navigator ? Le Navigator Flight Controller remplace avantageusement le Pixhawk 1, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3834,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[188,189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bluerobotics","category-tous"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3824"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3859,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3824\/revisions\/3859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}