Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Do you think I should run 10 gauge cable hooked to a 12volt source or should I run much thinner gauge (16 or 18) to a 24 volt source with the understanding that by the time it gets to the thrusters/camera it will be down to around 12 volts?? ==================================================== I we...

I used a common ground for all devices and a Cat5e cable for the positive. I think the ground was 22 gauge speaker wire - both conductors. All underwater connections were encased in candle wax.


Leonard Whistler
http://www.HobbySubmarines.com/

I would consider a ballast dump system. Hook the object and then release ballast in 1lb increments.



Leonard Whistler
http://www.hobbysubmarines.com/

"I brushed should be waterproof under water. The motor will be damaged when running directly in fresh or saltwater. Brushless motors are the only ones which can be used directly in water." I have a RS-545 brushed motor that can run directly in fresh water, using a 12 volt car battery. Leo...

I actually found my way to this site via that article on GizMag. Didn't know there were forums about this sort of thing. I ordered "Build Your Own Underwater Robot" and am hoping to get my first ROV project up and running soon! :D ==========================================================...

Hello Everyone Gizmag.com as an article on the very good book "Build Your Own Underwater Robot" by Vickie Jensen and Harry Bohm. The Gizmag.com article has featured my Seafox ROV and Steve Thone's Seafox ROV . http://www.gizmag.com/book-teaches-kids-to-build-rovs/17371 --------------------...