Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Anybody has got a practical setup yet, with one of these devices?

Our biggest concern during our design phase is the stability of the ROV platform for manipulation operations. How easy is it to keep the ROV in one place while moving the arm and handling different objects? If you can spare the power, one way to do it is with suction cups at the end of ancillary ar...

And you want defensive weaponry to guard against...?

glot wrote:Your local refrigeration repair place is a good source for a wide range of plastic fans. They generally have a heap of second ones lying around of all sizes and shaft sizes.

You gave me an interesting idea, thanks!

tried the thrusters with the camera on tonight. When the thusters first kick on there is a little flicker on the screen. Once the thrusters are on there is no distortion at all. You could probably get rid of these noise but they do tell you something about your thruster reacting to your commands. N...

... One weird thing i did find is (i hope i can explain this right) My cctv camera is gets its power from the on board batteries. and sends the signal throught the first balun through the 500' cat5 in the second balun then back into a little piece of coax cable, which plugs into my portable dvd pla...

So, no video noise at all when engaging one or more thruster(s)?

Two words: Wear cotton. Three more words: No short pants. One more word: Practice. Don't breathe the fumes and remember to heat the parts THEN apply the solder (electronic solder, NOT plumber stuff!). Clean the tip often, use a wet sponge or a bundle of copper or brass shaving. 25 to 45 watts iron, ...

To bring this back on topic, , you see now that I do have a transportation problem of my own, as this device is not made to be disassembled, a tough one to store into anything.

The relay box is the plastic electrical switch box? The gasket will NOT stop water from getting in (the uneven pressure from the (only) 4 screws do not insure a continuous seal). Fill it up with wax after confirming everything works (which means, everything works even when you wiggle the whole ROV i...