Homebuilt ROVs Forum

My wish list for a ROV:

Onboard batteries
Manipulator
Four orientation cameras: Front, back and left/right
One go-pro cam for HD-filming
LED lights (Enough Watt to use in night time)
Compass
Leak sensor onboard
Depth sensor

I have no idea on what computer to use.

Good luck and thanks for your hard work with the forum!

I really like both of your builds! But the silver-ROV is so good looking.

IF you decide to go for this solution, I suggest to put in baffles in the tanks. This to avoid open water surface in the tanks. When you start to move the ROV forward the water in the tank will move aft. And when you stop the ROV the water will move forward. It can be a resonace and the ROV will be ...

How deep are you planning to go?

If your ROV is neutral bouyant now, you have to combine more floaters and weights.
If it is to heavy you need more floaters

Hi and welcome to the forum!
This is an excelent place to find info and get answers.
Nice to see another Swede. Where are your from? I live in Uddevalla.

/Jonas

I have used Cat5 cable to 30 meter (100 feet) with no problems.

Nice design! But I suggest you to turn the jars 90 degress and put them on both sides of the motors. This to be more stream lined.

I agree that jellys are fragile, so the bilge pump is not a good thing.
Your idea with the acrylic basin and lid is the best solution. Can you test it in surface waters before you build it with the servos?