Hi everybody!
I haven't seen anyone mention "SV Seeker" here on these forums yet.
Basically, it is a couple that's building their own "origami" sailboat in their back yard. All steel construction and pretty decent size.
But this winter and ongoing, they are also building a quite advanced ROV. Capable of diving 3000ft and with multiple cameras and sonars.
I really like following their progress and really like some of the solutions they come up with so solve different problems. I also really like their down to earth approach to everything. And sense of humor
I recommend have a look at their youtube site https://www.youtube.com/user/submarineboat
Maybe especially the clips about thrusters and electrical bulkheads.
This one shows testing with different props. Power draw, force and so on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QJLIKNrKxI
This one shows how they are making electric bulkheads able to withhold above 2500psi of pressure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDZQIDkWs4w
And this one, that shows how they modify their outrunner motors with potting compound and bushings to ensure a longer life running in seawater (warning, some "bad" language in this one ) .
This is also the same approach I am taking with my thrusters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCl2qABSWgw
Some tips from the youtubes
Re: Some tips from the youtubes
I love their videos. I have been watching them so much lately, quite entertaining and lots of good info.
Re: Some tips from the youtubes
Doug is actually a member here although I'm not sure how much he comes around. Either way he does some impressive things, heres his mian site ̶h̶t̶t̶p̶:̶/̶/̶w̶w̶w̶.̶s̶u̶b̶m̶a̶r̶i̶n̶e̶b̶o̶a̶t̶.̶c̶o̶m̶/̶ http://www.svseeker.com/wp/
-Steve
-Steve