Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I like those props where did you find them at?

Yeah, I think this is rov is more of a 3rd or 4th rov build. I think I will start off small 1st with just a normal rov and then work on that base once I get it figured out. As far as my dredge I am currenty thinking of a small boozuka style dredge. It's a under water dredge, they are used for removi...

yes, from what I know the GPS will not work underwater. but I have seen some scuba gps systems that to pull a little float around and they can calculate the float misalignment, this mite work well if you don't dive very deep. plus i was thinking if you did that you could use a wireless remote for yo...

This is way easyer than u think it is. You need a small dredging nozzle. A small pump will work for what you are trying to do with it. Here's a pic to help explain how it works

I am new to rov's but I have used this flight control board for quodcopers and rc planes and I was going to see if any of you guys have used one of these for a rov yet? http://ardupilot.com/ the control board has some very cool auto pilot stuff and if you can find out a way to use a gps underwater, ...

I am a 1st time Rov builder but am very mechanical and have a lot of high tech tools in my reach for my rov idea I am wanting to build a gold mining rov that will dive under the ice and mine in the rivers because the water currents are to strong to mine in the summer months my components for my rov ...