Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I see that you are coming along quite well with your experiments. Congratulations. I love it when people think outside of the box and try new things. I read some talk about bearings and I was wondering if a silicone lubricant wouldn't do the same thing and eliminate the issues of weight which might ...

First I have to commend you on the use of a 3D printer to make parts. Second I am very impressed with your use of the mags in your design. I am wondering however. Why? It seems that a lot of energy is lost to the design. A 1100 gmh bilge pump with a prop would have a lot of thrust. Just saying. Mayb...

Well, why not. But you still have to make sure that it is waterproof.
I used a underwater fishing camera from ebay. It was waterproof, had built in LED lighting and a tether.

Best Wishes.

ErieWreckDiver

I have to agree with everyone. Looks like an "A" to me. Your design has got to be one of the coolest looking on the forum. I hope your testing goes well. If so tell your professors that we are very impressed. Because to combine form and function into a successful project is not a easy thin...

Mine has a 100' tether and works just fine. I don't see why an additional 50' or so would make a difference. The video signal would degrade at some point....but I don't know what that distance is. I have used it by simply plugging it into my HDTV. I plan to use it; using a USB Video Capture device i...

I just have to say Well Done. You are inspiring me to get back to working on mine. The ROV is complete, I just need to get all of the topside stuff done. I do need to cut myself some slack. I moved all the way across the country this summer and have just started a new job, so I have been very busy a...

WOW. What did you cover the body with?

Best of luck.

ErieWreckDiver

You might want to look into underwater fishing cameras on ebay. They come fully contained with LED lighting and a tether. The cost is less and you don't have to deal with making your camera waterproof. You then use a video capture to your laptop and you are off to the races.

ErieWreckDiver

I used model boat props from Hobby Barn and put them on bilge pumps. They were very successful.

ErieWreckDiver

Welcome to the forum. Steve got most of us started. He has shared a lot of great information. So have all of the other members. Just look around because there is a lot of information here. 40' diving depths are certainly achievable. You can spend a fortune, or keep it simple and inexpensive. It's up...