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by Aphire
Apr 23rd, 2013, 10:58 am
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: Triangle frame
Replies: 1
Views: 2342

Triangle frame

So i did my first test of the rov and it seems it likes to fly upside down... i cant figure out where to put my weights, can anyone point me in the right direction?
by Aphire
Apr 2nd, 2013, 12:11 pm
Forum: Get Your Feet Wet
Topic: First rov design
Replies: 2
Views: 2583

Re: First rov design

Yep and i have already completed my control box, and now im working on wiring the rov it self. ive gotten the lights wired: http://www.homebuiltrovs.com/rovforum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1031 working on the thrusters now. im pushing the wires through the pvc, that way they are completely water proof...
by Aphire
Apr 2nd, 2013, 12:07 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: ESC?
Replies: 7
Views: 3172

Re: ESC?

Thanks!
by Aphire
Mar 31st, 2013, 10:34 pm
Forum: Lighting
Topic: Lighting array
Replies: 1
Views: 5419

Lighting array

This is my lighting "array" for my first rov. i might add more Leds to it but i want to see if these will work in my water
by Aphire
Mar 31st, 2013, 10:27 pm
Forum: Control Systems and Tethers
Topic: Control box
Replies: 2
Views: 2176

Control box

This is the control box for my first rov. lots of wiring for those 4 little switches.. :P
i cant decide if i should keep the battery in for mobility, or out for easy charging...
by Aphire
Mar 31st, 2013, 10:23 pm
Forum: Your Workshops
Topic: Aphires workspace
Replies: 1
Views: 6379

Aphires workspace

Messy :P but i can work in it
by Aphire
Mar 31st, 2013, 12:44 am
Forum: Control Systems and Tethers
Topic: camera cable?
Replies: 3
Views: 1995

camera cable?

I'm using a standard video camera and I need atleast 25 feet of video cable. Anyone know a store that sells them pretty cheap in the US? Thanks
by Aphire
Mar 28th, 2013, 11:46 am
Forum: Get Your Feet Wet
Topic: First rov design
Replies: 2
Views: 2583

First rov design

So i think ive gotten down to finding what parts i need thanks to this awesome forum!! you guys are awesome! Im using pvc pipe for the frame (pic below) its not glued together nor have i put all the main components on but it gives me an idea of how im going to place items. I think ill be using i bas...
by Aphire
Mar 27th, 2013, 7:44 pm
Forum: Control Systems and Tethers
Topic: Attaching relays to micro controller?
Replies: 3
Views: 2145

Attaching relays to micro controller?

im using bosch 5 pin relays for my thrusters, or atleast trying to. how would i attach these to a breadboard on a microcontroller? i know what number to use, but i dont know how to attach it, any ideas?
by Aphire
Mar 27th, 2013, 12:34 am
Forum: Get Your Feet Wet
Topic: Basic questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2366

Re: Basic questions

Thanks so much!!