Homebuilt ROVs Forum

The dome is a new Blue Robotics product that is in beta testing. For more info you will need to contact Rusty at Blue Robotics.

Very nice!

I have a few ideas for video and control, but no final decisions yet. Part of my goal is to use off the shelf components where ever possible, so I'm still looking at options.

I've designed and started building a mini ROV using Blue Robotics thrusters and housings. You can follow my progress here: http://marinesimulation.com/?page_id=1571

I saw the Blue Robotics housings while at RoboSub. They look very well made and I think the price is very reasonable.

@ROVER3D - Your boards and software look very well done and I am considering using them for a build I am planning. My biggest issue, and what keeps me from buying your boards, is that the software is closed source. The problem with closed source is that if you should ever stop development or abandon...

Hi Nick,
If you're still monitoring this thread please drop me a line. I'd like to order some boards if available.
Paul

@Bindo - Nice! I'm finding 123D Design to be surprisingly powerful. Although it doesn't have all the tools I'm used to, I find that I can do most things one way or the other.

Hi folks,

If you're on Facebook and are interested in chatting about Deep Trekker ROVs, there's now a Facebook Group for you! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424489534426931/

Still get a warning message, but it's a Google Chrome warning: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6261569?p=ib_download_blocked&hl=en&rd=1 I've seen this warning before and often times it has nothing to do with viruses or malware, but instead the last reason " Uncommon: You tried ...

I needed a cheap and simple 3D CAD app to rough out a design for a new ROV and decided to give Autodesk's "123D Design" a try ( http://www.123dapp.com/design ). I have to say, it is much better than I expected! The tool set is pretty minimal, but so far I've had no problem creating any sur...