dont you just love google SketchUp!!

[jonnyhas]

new design

[Oldsirhippy]

That's a great design. I have tried to use sketchup but have given up. I could never get the dimensions of my parts correct or their placements where I wanted them. You have obviously sussed it, well done, I wish I had your patience to learn how to use it. I now use freecad but also wish I could use sketchup.

[a_shorething]

Seriously, that is awesome work.

I tried it a couple of times but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I use Autocad (an old version, like from the 80s!).

Maybe I should give it another shot.

That design work is really good, looks great.

Can you generate .stl files of individual parts from that, like for 3D printing?

[jonnyhas]

To be honest i am not sure a had a quick look on the help you can export 3 DWG & DXF, but i only have the free version, but i am quite sure the "pro" version has a lot more functionality.

[SSN626B]

@jonnyhas,
Nice design. I have seen several similar competition ROVs that did quite well in the functional and engineering competitions.
Regards,
TCIII/SSN626B

[jonnyhas]

That's the new frame made just waiting for more bits!

[kenl]

That looks great Jonny ! What material have you used to make the sides, PVC?

[jonnyhas]

Thanks Kenl, the frames are made of polypropylene which is buoyant in water so is good for adding buoyancy.

[a_shorething]

That's pretty sweet! Nice design and very cool frame assembly.

[Sunktwice]

VERY nice design work - VERY nice.
Although it's VERY clunky ( I'm an Autocad advocate ) it's quite satisfying once you get past the interface and learn to work WITH the software rather than against it. Drawing a dome is somewhat involved, but works a charm.

Could i ask How did you managed to make the props ? or did you use an existing component ?

I've started migrating some of my CAD work to sketchup....its going to take AGES.....