Simple Joystick Control

[one mere mortal]

Looked and looked and looked... here is the question that i haven't found under this topic. Has anyone used Steve's setup for joystick/ relay control on their ROVs. I want to see some pictures of real life setups. (I want as simple a setup as possible for fear is strong with this one ). Also I feel that the more mechanical and less electronic the better for the rough and tumble (and wet) world of ROVs. Plus I operate best when someone shows me like "ROVs For Idiots". (Steve's wiring diagrams on relay setup has sped up the learning curve for me). I just need those pictures to bring my ROV to life. Thanks

[Pilikia]

You asked, "Has anyone used Steve's setup for joystick/ relay control on their ROVs?" For some reason, I can no longer find Steve's discussion on wiring a joystick. I have a clear memory of having seen it, but I just can't find it, either in the forum or in his original site. Can you please give me a link to it?

Thanks,
--Pilikia

[thegadgetguy]

Is this the page you were thinking of?

http://www.homebuiltrovs.com/howtojoystickhbridge.html

[Pilikia]

thegadgetguy, yes indeed! I thank you kindly.

--Pilikia

[sthone]

Are you looking for actual pictures of the wired relays? I have one setup wired up that I have yet to seal up so just let me know what your looking for and I might be able to take a few.

-Steve

[Pilikia]

Hey Steve ~

I'll take you up on that offer. That'd be great. Thanks

--Pilikia

[Alaska Rov Systems]

Thanks for posting the instructions for the joystick, it looks pretty neat to try to fabricate and build.

Alex

Alaska Rov Systems

[sthone]

Sorry for the delay, but here are some real life pictures of my relay setup, these are before the sealing process.

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This setup shown is using 2 Duel Post Duel Throw Relays for each function. I used 8 in this setup 6 are for Forward/Reverse Left/Right Up/Down with the last to for options. (I.E. = open close manipulators) Everything is pretty compact in this setup because it is going in a small Rov with a 10" footprint, but should get the point across on what it should look like.

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This is a view of the bottom of my control box, It uses a simple Arcade type joystick, 4 arcade buttons, a cat5 jack and banana plugs for the tether connection, and there is also a fuse holder too.

-Steve