[OpenArm] CAN bus timeouts and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate)
OpenArm troubleshooting thread: [OpenArm] CAN bus timeouts and recovery for builders integrators (intermediate). Practical checks, likely root causes, and safe re...
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.
The most useful replies here will separate transport issues from controller-state issues. Include the first log line that told you where to look.
One practical pattern is to document the exact reset order for interface, drivers, and controllers so new teammates do not improvise during recovery.
If you have a safe replay procedure after a timeout, share it. That is often more valuable than a one-off fix.