¶ What is Sidewalk？
The Sidewalk feature is equivalent to Lawn Mower's Deadend feature, a sophisticated element designed to establish connections between diverse areas without encountering constraints. It also functioning as a versatile pathway, adeptly facilitate seamless connectivity, offering an efficient means of navigation between distinct zones.
It works as a Work Area in system logic. But instead of automatically generating a route, Yarbo follows the exact driving path created by the user during mapping for more precise movement in tight spaces.
A Sidewalk must connect to at least one Working Area, but unlike a standard Pathway, it does not need to connect at both ends and can end openly.
When operating inside a Sidewalk, Yarbo supports two turning modes, allowing users to freely choose their preferred option:
- Straight in & straight out without turning around inside the area
- Zero-turn behavior
This design gives users greater flexibility and allows Yarbo to maintain more accurate and predictable movement in narrow spaces.
¶ Steps to Create a Sidewalk
¶ Enter Edit Map Mode
- Open the Yarbo App and go to Edit Map.
- Tap Create, then select Sidewalk.
¶ Draw the Sidewalk Path
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¶ Define Snow Throw Direction
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| If needed, tap Redraw to redefine the snow throw direction later. |
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Tip: Choosing the correct snow throw direction helps prevent snow from being pushed back onto cleared areas or blocking pathways.
¶ Sidewalk Connection Rules
- A sidewalk must be connected to an existing area or pathway for Yarbo to operate correctly.
- A Sidewalk does not need to connect to other map elements at both ends; it can terminate at one end in an open space without any connection.
- A sidewalk can include turns and curves — it’s a continuous line that Yarbo follows directly.
- If you want Yarbo to clean an open space using sidewalk mode (without defining a work area), you can:
- Create multiple parallel sidewalk lines within that space, or
- Draw a U-shaped continuous sidewalk with turnarounds for full coverage.
¶ Customizing Sidewalk Settings
Each sidewalk has independent adjustable parameters. You can fine-tune them based on terrain and snow conditions:
| Setting | Description |
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| Auger Speed Mode | Adjusts power level (Quiet, Balanced, Robust, Turbo). |
| Auger Minimum Height | Sets clearance between auger and ground for different surfaces. |
| Deflector Angle | Controls how far and in which direction snow is thrown. |
| Turning Mode | Defines how Yarbo turns at the end of each segment. |
| Work Twice | When enabled, Yarbo performs a double pass for enhanced clearing. |
¶ Why Use Sidewalk Mode
- Perfect for long, narrow routes such as sidewalks, driveways, and pathways.
- Offers full control over direction, turns, and distance.
- Prevents snow buildup where precision clearing is required.