[OpenArm] CAN bus timeouts and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate)

  1. #1

    OpenArm teams often hit intermittent CAN bus timeouts after a bringup change, a motor swap, or a long teleop session.

    What is your fastest recovery workflow when joints stop responding but power and cabling still look normal?

    Please share concrete steps: interface reset order, watchdog handling, bus-load checks, and how you confirm the arm is safe to re-enable.

    If you reply, include one exact timeout symptom and one exact recovery step that reduced repeat failures.

  2. #2

    The most useful replies here will separate transport issues from controller-state issues. Include the first log line that told you where to look.

  3. #3

    One practical pattern is to document the exact reset order for interface, drivers, and controllers so new teammates do not improvise during recovery.

  4. #4

    If you have a safe replay procedure after a timeout, share it. That is often more valuable than a one-off fix.

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