What are the advanced settings I can consider?

1. Turning mode

• Smart Turn: Smart turn mode is useful in confined areas or when Yarbo is operating in a lawn with many obstacles, narrow pathways, or irregular shapes. This mode allows the Yarbo to change direction with precision, avoiding the risk of getting stuck or damaging the lawn by making a turn too sharp.
• U-Turn: Yarbo can make a smooth, continuous 180-degree turn to reverse its direction under this mode, which is efficient for maintaining a consistent mowing pattern, particularly in large, open areas where the Yarbo can easily maneuver without obstacles. It’s ideal for rectangular or square lawns where the Yarbo can efficiently cover the entire area with minimal interruptions.
• Zero Turn: This mode allows Yarbo to turn on the spot with a zero-degree turning radius. Both wheels rotate in opposite directions, enabling the mower to spin around its center. It is highly maneuverable and ideal for navigating tight spaces and intricate lawn designs.

Which aspects I can take into consideration while choosing turning mode?

• Lawn condition: For lawns with short or less dense grass, a smart turn mode may be ideal, as the mower will be able to maintain momentum and handle the terrain more easily without the need for sharp adjustments. Also, wet grass can be slippery, making it more difficult for the mower to turn sharply without slipping. In this case, a smoother, wider turning mode (smart turn) is recommended to maintain traction and prevent damage to the lawn.
• Efficiency vs. Precision: If you prioritize thorough coverage, zero turn mode may be more effective, especially for ensuring complete mowing in tighter spaces. But if your grass is sparse or thin, a smart turn would be the best choice, even though it is not that effective as zero turn mode.
• Lawn shape: A square or rectangular lawn benefits from sharper turns, like 90-degree angles, to maintain an orderly, back-and-forth mowing pattern. This ensures the mower covers the area efficiently, with neat, parallel lines that match the lawn's shape. Irregular lawns with curves, bends, or odd angles require gentler turning modes. A mower with smoother turns can follow the contours of the lawn more naturally, avoiding jagged cuts or missed sections. It’s especially useful for lawns with rounded edges or multiple zones.

2. Overlap

How to choose the overlap degree for my Yarbo?

• Grass Height: For taller grass, you can increase the overlap to around 4 or 8 inches to avoid missing sections. A larger overlap helps reduce the load on the mower, prevents clumping, and ensures a more consistent cut. If the grass is short or has been recently mowed, you can reduce the overlap since there’s less chance of missing spots.
• Grass Density and Thickness: Dense or thick grass often requires a higher overlap (4 or 8 inches) to avoid leaving strips of uncut grass. If your grass is sparse or thin, a smaller overlap (0 or 4 inches) can be used, as the mower can easily handle cutting without missing much.
• Lawn Condition: For lawns with dips, hills, or uneven patches, use a higher overlap to compensate for the mower’s uneven height and ensure that no spots are left uncut. On smooth, level lawns, you can reduce the overlap to 0 or 4 inches because the mower can maintain a consistent height.
• Cut Quality Desired: If you are aiming for a professional, well-manicured look, increasing the overlap ensures a uniform appearance and avoids any uncut patches or uneven lines. For regular maintenance mowing, a smaller overlap should suffice, providing good coverage without requiring additional time or effort.

3. Route Rotation Degree

How to choose and set the route rotation degree？

• Lawn Shape and Size: If your lawn is mostly rectangular, mowing in long straight lines at 0° or 90° to the edges is often the most efficient. For lawns with curved edges or odd shapes, you may need to adjust the route rotation degree to minimize turns and overlaps. Starting from the longest edge and working inward can be a good strategy.
• Mowing in a Different Direction Each Time: Changing the mowing direction with each cut(e.g., one week at 0°, the next at 45°, and the next at 90°) prevents ruts or wear patterns from forming in the grass. This helps the grass grow more evenly and reduces soil compaction. Alternating between horizontal (0°), vertical(90°), and diagonal(45° or 135°) mowing angles can promote healthier grass.
• Grass Growth Patterns: Some grasses tend to grow in a particular direction (grain). Mowing against the grain (at a perpendicular or 45° angle) gives a cleaner, crisper cut. If you notice grass leaning in one direction after mowing, changing the route angle will help ensure even growth and appearance.
• Obstacles and Trees: If your lawn has trees, flower beds, or other obstacles, plan a route that minimizes sharp turns and circles around these areas. Mowing the perimeter at a consistent angle (like 0° or 90°) allows you to work around obstacles, and then you can fill the interior in straight lines.
• Aesthetic Patterns: If you're interested in creating lawn stripes (for a professional or decorative look), varying the route angle helps. Alternate between 0° and 90° or create crisscrossed diagonal patterns by mowing at 45° and 135°. A striping kit can enhance these effects if your mower supports one.

4. Route Angle

5. Route order

How to modify my Yarbo's advanced settings?

1. Starting from Modify Map page, you will see your plans for different areas, where you can modify settings for different areas by clicking the Area Settings icon shown below.
   
2. Scrolling down the page of Area Settings. The advanced settings will be shown with different selectable options. You can choose one that is most desirable in your current mowning plan.