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This was a longer tether that had a section damaged during the manufacturing process. The remaining 100 meters is in perfect condition except for one tiny "nick" (see photos) which shouldn't effect the electrical or waterproof properties at all but is the reason for the discounted price. C...

BlueROV2 (assembled and tested) with: Standard electronics package (Fathom-S boards) Pixhawk autopilot 2 lights 90 meters of tether Pelican carrying case for ROV Splash proof topside control box with tether disconnect and micro USB connectors What you need to complete the system: Laptop / tablet com...

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I've discussed their tether with Blue Robotics at length. The choice they faced was to either make the tether perfectly neutral in saltwater and slightly negatively buoyant in fresh, or slightly positively buoyant in saltwater and neutral in freshwater. The choice they made is really the best compro...

Any word on the price yet? Based on my discussions with Rusty I think the price will be very competitive, but I'm not a liberty to discuss specifics until after the product has been launched. Be sure to follow Blue Robotic's Facebook page as that's one of the places they post new product announceme...

@a_shorething, Unfortunately this neutral buoyancy tether cable will not be cheap and will probably be inline price wise with OpenROV neutral buoyancy cable per meter. However, based on the tether specifications, you will probably never have to replace the tether due to either a mechanical or elect...

I'm using one of these:

http://www.sony.com/electronics/action-camera

Looking good, keep the updates coming.

It's been done, but as mentioned before, will have a fairly limited lifespan. OpenROV's use stock outrunners and recommend you flush with fresh water and lube with spray silicon after every dive. Blue Robotics motors are completely redesigned and purpose made for underwater use. You can re-invent th...

I'm sure both VideoRay and Seabotix have reps in the area, give their HQ a call to see if you can set up a demo. There's also SeaMor, an ROV manufacturer on the other side of the border in Vancouver. Last but not least, I know of several OpenROV-ers in Seattle. Give them a shout on the OpenROV forums.