Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I have just finished the camera housing made from PVC and a dummy security dome. I have only mocked it up without gluing or sealing the unit, total cost $25 :) Now i need to figure out how to fit it to the Hull, im guessing I will have to fabricate something from stainless flat bar, to make a clampi...

looking great! I think the chopping board is the way to go, its a bit of a pain to cut curves in, but nothing a file and sandpaper cant fix.

Im looking forward to seeing what you come up with

Hi all, ive just finished building my ROV frame/hull, my inspiration came from Electrona's ROV which I thought was a fantastic robust design. I liked the idea of a solid rigid framed, I made it from a 13mm thick chopping board (Thanks Squidwood for the idea). The lights have been built using Steve's...

can you waterproof a hunting range finder, or dismantle a shop bought one and squeeze it into a PVC housing with a window for the laser and receiver? or do the rules prevent you from purchasing a commercial unit?

Welcome James. The Abyss - yes! Bermagui - Yes! Will be an awesome spot for ROVing. Bottom features, visibility, depth. Went fishing from there once. Ross Bermagui has some of the best fishing in Australia (so i have been told) When it comes to beach fishing I would have to agree! A friend of mine ...

Ross thats a great idea, I will have to do some testing when i start on the tether. KR2 - The other idea i had was pushing ping pong balls down the length of a 30mm expanding braided cable sheath http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-30mm-Expanding-Braided-Cable-Wire-Harness-Sheathing-Sleeve-Sleeving-Harnessing...

Hi All, I just wanted to see if anyone had tried ping pong balls for tether buoyancy? Looking at the math, they could be buoyant for up to 50 meters, and they are cheap, $2 for 10 balls. Here is the math - http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/8846/how-deep-in-the-ocean-can-a-ping-pong-ball-go-...

Hi All, I thought i would quickly introduce myself. My name is James and im from the new south wales far south coast of Australia. Ever since I watched James Camerons movie "The Abyss" (1990) I have wanted to build a ROV like "Little Geek" from the movie. I live about 30kms away ...