Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I thought about using usb to cat5 originally, but USB1.1 wasn't good enough for my camera so I am just going to daisy chain usb extender cables like this one http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030312&p_id=8751&seq=1&format=2 There is a small circuit boa...

Thanks a lot! THIS is what I mean by USB to cat5 converter. So I can use this converter with a CAT5 cable and able to send messages via Serial from computer to arduino? Can you post the video sent over this setup? I am planning to use a full HD camera but if the speed doesn't allow, I'll have to ch...

Hi ArduROV,
Thank you for your response. We'll test the design with a prototype.

Hi Olegodo,
Can you tell me how you waterproofed the Brushless motors? I am uncomfortable with using electronics in water. And could you please tell me the minimum cost of Brushless motor and ESC?
Thank you for your time.

Somebody have asked this but I am still confused about the use of Brushed and Brushless motors. 1. I've mostly seen brushless motors used in quad-copters and in air. So I have an opinion that brushless motors and propellers are optimized for use in air and not efficient in water. 2. Due to high rpm ...

Well, I hope this will help get you started :) . Hopefully some other forum members can chime in and give their opinions. Thank you for your response. We are excited to make a test prototype for the thrusters. And we discovered a new type of design from CornerStone Electronics. But we are curious t...

So we are just starting up and planning for placement of the horizontal thrusters. Note (3).jpg #1. Pros Visually symmetrical Small turning circle Cons Only half of thrust force applies to forward thrust due to 45’ angle. The lateral thrusts balance out making the forward propulsion system less effi...

Hi there, I am a fourth year Naval Architect student at Myanmar Maritime University. Our 7 students group is planning to build an ROV for fourth year project. The expected specifications are- Max. operating depth = 10 m Dimensions = 1.5' * 1.5' * 1.5' function = Mainly observatory Tools = A camera a...