Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Hi ltdcruze,

You might like to look at the 'Parallax' Laser Range Finder.

http://www.parallax.com/

or

youtube video "very cheap homemade cam range finder (LIDAR) programed in visual c++ 2008 express"

Max

Thanks to both of you,

I took a look at the detector recommended by Derelicte and sold by FloodStop, they sell additional/replacement units for $13.00.

Hi All,

A few forum members have mentioned using a leak detection system within the pressure chamber. How is this done? Possibly by monitoring the internal pressure and humidity???

Regards
Max

Hi All, I agree that dome is very large, too large. It reduced to 200mm when, on the advice of forum members, I took out the roll function, but as Derelicte pointed out that’s not much of a saving. On reflection I would have been better of starting from working out the amount of camera movement requ...

And thats a problem why?

Hi All,

Modified Pan and Tilt system.

Max

Hi, My understanding (and I accept that I might be wrong) is that in general the light source should be placed behind the camera and to avoid backscatter, situated a suitable distance apart to each side. As shown – Dscent303. I have taken my inspiration from the excellent ROV designed by Jonas Reiff...

Hi GadgetGuy, Sorry about delay in replying, broadband has been out! I use Google’s free SketchUp program for 3D drawing. http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/ There are a good collection of ‘How To’ video/articles and shared user models available from the 3D warehouse, including ROVs. I take...

Hi derelicte, Size is dictated by my preference of camera and the degree of movement required. I choose the GoPro Hero 2 because it is used by divers as an underwater camera, with high-quality wide angle HD 1080 video, and 11 megapixel photographs which it can capture at 10 frames per second. The ca...

Hi thamlin, I found a company that molds plastic for exhibitions and point of sale display, they also make custom replacement windows for boats. I havn't placed an order yet as I still need to finish the design of the pressure chamber but they have said that they can form an optically clear 225mm do...