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by Louis_Cha
Apr 28th, 2015, 5:54 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ExploROV
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

Re: ExploROV

Here you go! Sorry I've been trying to reduce the file size to fit the 750kb limit, so the quality might be a bit off. As for the weeds - I'm not sure, I guess I'll find out! The arms certainly could get tangled rather easily, although they will swivel if pushed hard enough. They can be folded back ...
by Louis_Cha
Apr 28th, 2015, 2:09 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ExploROV
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

Re: ExploROV

So what do you guys think? Any feedback, comments and suggestions would be appreciated! :D
by Louis_Cha
Apr 28th, 2015, 2:01 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ExploROV
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

Re: ExploROV

I'd be very happy to share my designs/CAD files/building instructions, if anyone is interested?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of it, pleas ask!
by Louis_Cha
Apr 28th, 2015, 2:00 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ExploROV
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

Re: ExploROV

My set-up: I'm using externally mounted brushless outrunner motors (2 vertical, 2 horizontal), 8 super-bright LEDs for lighting, Raspberry Pi based control system and the Pi dash cam for control (although there is easily room in the electronics tube for a GoPro). Motors: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/h...
by Louis_Cha
Apr 28th, 2015, 1:59 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ExploROV
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

ExploROV

Hello all! After 8 months and lots of work here is my first ROV. It's mostly designed from scratch, made on a small budget from easily available materials (plumbing pipe, 3D printing etc). The first wet test was today, although due to software issues, I can't control the motors or video feed. Key fe...
by Louis_Cha
Apr 13th, 2015, 3:21 pm
Forum: Raspberry PI
Topic: Raspberry PI based ROV
Replies: 125
Views: 101487

Re: Raspberry PI based ROV

I can't remember what result it returned exactly, but from what I can remember it appeared to show the servo driver connected, I'll send a screenshot
by Louis_Cha
Apr 12th, 2015, 11:21 am
Forum: Raspberry PI
Topic: Raspberry PI based ROV
Replies: 125
Views: 101487

Re: Raspberry PI based ROV

The program stops/halts after that message
by Louis_Cha
Apr 11th, 2015, 4:29 pm
Forum: Raspberry PI
Topic: Raspberry PI based ROV
Replies: 125
Views: 101487

Re: Raspberry PI based ROV

I'm not using an IMU, I'm afraid I can't try the other stuff ATM, but I will, probably tomorrow

Thanks!
by Louis_Cha
Apr 11th, 2015, 8:07 am
Forum: Raspberry PI
Topic: Raspberry PI based ROV
Replies: 125
Views: 101487

Re: Raspberry PI based ROV

Hello all I'm having trouble with the software, the problem seems to be when the software does not detect the IMU during boot, but thats as far as i have got. I have tested it both on the B and the B+. Has anyone got any suggestions? Solved this problem yourself? Know how to go about solving it? Any...
by Louis_Cha
Mar 9th, 2015, 2:07 pm
Forum: Thrusters
Topic: Props - LH or RH?
Replies: 4
Views: 3630

Re: Props - LH or RH?

Here are the props: