Homebuilt ROVs Forum

That is an awesome setup! I would be interested in the CAD / Build files. Especially for the lights, electronic connectors, and your control housing so basically the whole thing.

Steve, just to give you a heads up. As I understand it, PLA is more "green" than ABS. While ABS is strong, I think for the purposes that you are using it for, PLA is just as suitable.

One question for you though. What kind of props are those?

Thank you.

I have a couple of quick questions. First what CAD program are you using? The renders and the ROV model look great. And second, you said that you are planning to 3D print your camera housing? What plans do you have in place to ensure that it is waterproof? Or do you just plan on making it as the she...

I'm still not sure about the specifics of the Rpi webcam stuff, but I was thinking in terms of using Rpi onboard and not topside, and logging into it as an Ethernet webcam. The Rpi has an optional HD webcam that connects via ribbon cable (for like $40?) so you'd be able to use the RPI as a webcam s...

I just found this post today and have been in the building / programming stages for a long time. The funny thing is that I just came across those drivers too. I was actually designing a driver board utilizing the same chip but you can't beat the price on eBay. I just ordered a Rasberry Pi but I thi...

I just found this post today and have been in the building / programming stages for a long time. The funny thing is that I just came across those drivers too. I was actually designing a driver board utilizing the same chip but you can't beat the price on eBay. I just ordered a Rasberry Pi but I thin...