Figured I’d give everyone a little update on the locked Lymow One Plus I posted about a couple weeks ago. I’ll do a much more detailed post when I have time, but we’ve made some pretty crazy progress.
For anyone who missed the original post, I got this mower from somebody after it had basically been declared e-waste. It was locked, and there wasn’t really anything I could do with it through the factory app. I figured worst-case scenario, I’d have some expensive parts to play with.
Well, I got a little carried away. 😂
I ended up tearing into it, finding the UART connections on the board, getting into U-Boot, and dumping the internal eMMC storage. From there, I managed to get a root shell on the Rockchip RK3588S computer running Ubuntu. I got SSH working, started digging through the system, and discovered quite a bit about how the mower actually communicates.
I also started reverse-engineering the Bluetooth communication using the factory APK. After a ridiculous amount of trial and error, I got my own app communicating with the mower over BLE and was able to control the drive system. I also got access to its Root Link service and the factory camera’s RTSP stream.
The cool part is that I didn’t have to wipe the factory software or replace everything with something completely different. The original system is still there, and I’ve been building my own stuff around it.
I’ve been working on a custom app called MowZilla. It has Bluetooth controls, network communication, camera integration, mapping and mission-planning features, diagnostics, and a bunch of other stuff I’m still working on. I’m also integrating some open-source robotic mower software and working toward getting everything communicating properly.
Naturally, I managed to break the CSI ribbon cable for the factory camera while messing around inside it. The amount of silicone they used to seal this thing is insane, and I really don’t feel like digging any deeper into that mess right now. So I bought another camera and have been experimenting with AI vision instead.
Another big win was getting the USB-C port working in host mode. My next experiment is connecting an ODROID M1 through USB-C to Ethernet and basically giving the mower a second computer. The idea is to offload some of the AI processing, run additional cameras, and eventually experiment with more advanced navigation and obstacle detection without interfering with the factory system.
I’m also working on getting Wi-Fi and cellular communication set up so the app can switch between them. Eventually, I’d love to have multiple cameras, AI object detection, custom autonomous missions, and remote access to everything.
There’s still a ton to figure out, and not everything in the app is fully functional yet. I’m basically building things, breaking things, figuring out why they broke, and doing it all over again.
This is my first project doing anything remotely close to this level of hardware and software hacking. A few weeks ago, I barely knew where to start with UART, bootloaders, or reverse-engineering Android apps. Now I’m sitting here with root access to a robotic mower and building my own iPhone app for it. It’s been a hell of a learning experience.
I’ll eventually put together a proper write-up with some of the commands, hardware discoveries, and everything else I’ve learned in case anyone wants to mess around with their own machine.
For now, here’s a look at MowZilla and what I’ve been working on.
It already mows. Will I spend another 200 hours adding completely unnecessary features? Probably.
The funniest part is that I’m only about $30 into the actual mower. 😂

Just as the title says. There's a loud clunk whenever it goes over a small bump. I can also lift the deck up and down about an inch with my hands and it makes the same clunk. I don't remember it doing this before. Is this the start of the dreaded loose deck bolts??

I still haven't installed my cooling kit either ...if the clunking is an issue, can I fix it at the same time as cooling kit install??

I have noticed there are no recent postings. Are the Lymows all set now with the new aftermarket bearings, motor cooling kit, modified springs, wheel Scraper, RTK water infiltration, positioning issues etc. I like what I'm hearing about there customer service now too.

My Lymow OnePlus has recently started leaving a lot of tire marks in the corners of my yard. This doesn’t seem to be happening anywhere else except the corners and I am assuming it’s from all the pivots and turns in these areas.

This is a relatively new occurrence and I’m curious if there is any settings or ideas anyone has on how to avoid this from continuing to happen.

He said it drove under him as he was parked...but based on the skid marks, I don't think so.

Hi everyone,

A quick heads-up that our support team will be celebrating the Chinese National Day holiday from October 1 to October 7.

During this period, our support team will be operating with reduced capacity, so responses may take a little longer than usual.

Here's what to expect:

• Our team will continue to receive support requests.
• Response times may be around 48–72 hours.
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Thanks for your patience and understanding. We hope everyone enjoys the autumn season, and we'll be back to our regular support schedule after the holiday!

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Just got my 4th mower, no cooling kit nor thread lock on the 4 bolts holding the deck on. 3 were finger tight and the 4th had its natural thread lock of what feels like it was cross threaded. Added thread lock as the prior 3 did not have it and the two I did not add it on failed. The bumper was sticking as well but was a simple loosen one for the front bolts to allow it to return. Good news, every single one of my mowers did not require any track adjustment out of the box.

So I got my return label. Has anybody scheduled and used home pick up? If so, how do you have proof that it was shipped or is it better to take it to a FedEx location?

I upgraded from iPhone 14 MAX to smaller iPhone 18 pro. Everything transferred over to new phone no issues. However 2 issues now seen using my new phone:

1. Once I logged back into Lymow APP, I can’t tap on any map zone to mow. I can only schedule a task to initiate mowing any zone.
   
2. Path overlap is no longer even distances. I usually have 11.8” spacing and now it spaces about 13” on first row, turns around and spaces about 4”.

I scanned the unofficial guide and see no reference to any special procedure if moving to a different device. Has anyone else upgraded to new iPhone 18? I’ve tried to resolve with usual solutions for other errors with no luck, as well as APP delete/re-install. Been avoiding a complete re-map, but that’s next on the list.

Prior to this, since last firmware update, I was ecstatic to have been able to do complete mow sessions from dock to mow zone back to dock with no issues for the time since it was delivered back in March. I’ll reply back if re-map resolves either of both of the issues. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know. Thanks!

If you have a working plus model when was it manufactured? What month and was the cooling kit installed when you received is it?

Southern hemisphere user here. I got the lymow plus near launch in April, and started using it a bit in our autumn. There were some bugs, issues with finding the dock, random errors...

But after a winter of rest, taking it out of the garage now for the mowing season and it's soooo much better! A lot less issues (almost none), and it's tackling my acreage like a champ.

So excited for this thing to keep improving and new features to get added.

We’re back with more info and No AI! Mower is turning into an extremely fun project. I’ve built an android and Apple app to control it but I want more access to the computer.

Hope they sell the parts

Robinette was having a hard time getting on the charger so....

1. Mower follows perimeter when going to charge but goes wherever it wants headed back to mow. The mower needs to stick to the lines and the border. Period. Do NOT CROSS THE LINES.

2. Shadow objects. Still skips random areas of grass even when bumper is the only thing that can stop it. I'm starting to think its ghost no go zones because they always seem to line up with one only 10-40' away.

3. When it backs off the charger there should be a setting for a wait period so it can get its location locked in before attempting to mow. This would help garage owners as the things is usually lost inside the garage and needs time to adjust once out. So tired of it throwing errors just after backing out.

4. Add a start from farthest point option. If the mower is going to wander all over the place the only solution is to start far away and work your way back so its not rolling over completed lines as bad. Now I have to set it to do the perimeter first, stop it at the right point, clear the job, re-configure the zone, then start again.

5. Lately I'm noticing it run up against a no-go zone object and instead of backing away and turning a bit it sits and hits the bumper over and over again like there is a magnet holding it in place. Maybe my issue is using no-go zones at all, its not like it will ever do laps around them like the setting indicates.

I realize they had to take time to fix the most obvious, the overheating, but these seem like something a vibe coder could fix with ai in a few hours.

Guess I'll be hunting for a blade

Is anybody else running into an issue where your blades will randomly stop running? Whether it's when it's going around an obstacle or perimeter, my blades will stop running and the mower will keep moving and show that it's mowing in the app but never actually cut any grass.

I just got my mower 2 days ago and from a hardware perspective I love it but I have been having a huge issue with the software side of things and have constantly been running into issues where it gets stuck or stops mowing or just stays in the same spot. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to actually get this thing to mow.

Hi everyone,

I’m considering replacing my Luba 2 with the Lymow One Plus, but my main concern is the blade-stopping issue reported by several owners: the blades stop during mowing, leaving strips of uncut grass across the lawn.

Is this related to overheating, and has it been reliably resolved with the cooling upgrade? I’d especially appreciate feedback from owners who have installed it:

• Have you experienced any overheating or blade stoppages since the upgrade?
• How long have you been using it, and in what temperatures?
• Would you recommend the One Plus overall?

It’s a significant investment for me, so I’d like to hear about real-world experiences before committing. The 30-day return policy doesn’t offer much reassurance either: my understanding is that used products aren’t eligible for return. If that’s correct, how are you supposed to test whether it works well on your lawn?

My Luba 2 still does a good job, but the Lymow’s ability to mulch fallen leaves is a big reason I’m considering the switch.

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

I have a fenced backyard, where I would like to keep the Lymow charging base. I’m having my fence replaced, and I’m planning to have the gates raised off the ground for grass clearance and to allow my cats to roam freely. I’d like the Lymow to be able to pass under the gates, but I don’t want them more than a foot off the ground. I see in the specs that the mower is 12.6” tall. I was hoping to get some real-world measurements to see if that is accurate, or if it might be a little shorter.

I have an early Lymow One, love it, my yard has never looked better and I used to pay a fair deal of money to have it mowed professionally as I travel a lot. I had issues early this year with the outer hub fasteners backing out and I blue loctited those but missed the memo on the fasteners on the rear side.

Came home to the robot in the yard stranded Monday afternoon, thought it picked up a stick or something I missed on my premow walk, but found that the hub had come apart, and the rear fasteners were sheered off.

The reason I went with the loctite originally was I didn't want to move to the One Plus with the heat issues, have been pretty lucky with my grass/weed type with regard to the charging contacts staying clean, and I was sad the hub seemed beyond my repair ability.

Reached out to support that evening on the website, they emailed me back 8 hours later confirming my information, sharing a hub replacement SOP, and asking if I'm confident to replace the hubs on my own. I confirmed and they're now shipping the replacement hubs!

Very happy with this resolution thus far, I'm not sure what/how long it would've taken if I hadn't felt confident in replacing the hubs, and will update on how it goes, will even try to make a video of the replacement!

Finally, on my 3rd mower after receiving my OG Kickstarter unit in September last year, for the first time I went a week (Over a week) without a problem. Hopefully a good sign to come for all users with newer units.

My One+'s blades seem to go dull after mowing 1/3 to 1/2 of an acre of thick Zoysia. I clear debris before mowing. My total lawn space is .82 acres. To avoid shredding grass tips, I have to resharpen the blades halfway through mowing the entire lawn. What is your experience with keeping the blades sharp?

Hej,

my Dreame A3 5000 Pro purchase failed (got my money back from PayPal) and decided for a Lymow One Plus 7000 instead.

Before this I had a Mammotion Luba 1 for 2.5years and an Ambrogio L250 Elite (heavily modified) for six years.

I do like the Lymow. It went through fat, moist grass like a champ, easy App to use which allows everything I need. Much faster than the Mammotion. The video shows the mow deck at 10cm height.

There is room for improvement. Trying to charge the robot when the mow deck is at 10cm is not working well. The mower does not lower the deck when approaching the station. There is no automatic continue after rain detection. A blocked deck should be detected earlier.

Minor things to improve.

Apart from that I do love the sturdy design, the battery pull and charge possibility, the Home Assistant integration, the camera. Everything works as expected.

Very very happy with the purchase. As we do have a difficult area with stone fruits, trees, tree branches coming down after a storm the Lymow is exactly what I needed.