Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Hi Howard, I ordered 16ea of 50mm Disc Couplings and was more than surprised about the Power they have. The first Motor (Brushless 1800Kv) I tried had no slip at all even the air gap is 5mm. The Propeller driven by your couplings from magnetic technologies almost broke my dad's fingers as he tried t...

I asked in an electronic store here at home and they gave me a DC-DC converter 5 Volts, put it between the power supply and cam, this should deliver 'clean' 5V and the Problem is solved. Costs about 15$..

I use 10ea 12V 9 Amp Batteries from home alarm systems, they fit into a 150mm pipe and will be used as well for the ballast.. got then for about 18$ each,..

A shop here in Thailand calculated for a disc window from plexi 6mm for going 200m.

LOL, I also had a bit of a gentle eye with my measurements. My rov is becoming 55x55x85 cm and I get now already the feeling to plunder a scrapyard for the weight. my electronic tank is 200mm and 750 mm long.. I use as flat 6mm plexi window with 2 gaskets and a flange, tighten with stud bolts.. A do...

:shock: I have got finally most parts and can more or less get started with the cold commissioning... after I bought some I/O boards and 6 relais boards, 6 brushless motors, speedcontrollers.. lol then it hit me: I am not a computer freak and these new pieces ask for a program: HOW TO WRITE A PROGRA...

PVC is for our budgets the best solutionI use 8-13 mm pipes with caps.. 60 Bar approved.. plexi windows with cap shape flanges made from stainless 5mm.. (My dad wants me to run on mines :lol: since the budged is tripled and the next bill 18 magnetic couplings is on the way ...800$) better I serve hi...

I got lots help from the lads here.. let it dive and we meet at 200m cam to cam

...I smoked dad's fishfinder off . I wait for delivery from www.conradelectronics.com for a spare one)
they have one cast out sonar fishfinder.. I hope to do something better with that and it not just melting like ice cream.

go for it.. welcome