The Basic Rov Control System Wiring Manual (Rev. 1)
Posted: Feb 3rd, 2015, 10:56 am
http://www.homebuiltrovs.com) in the "how to" section, this manual is just a more detailed version of that same system.
The BRCS is a very simple control system that is meant for a basic observation class Rov with three brushed motor thrusters (typically bilge pump type) that allows for 3 degrees of freedom. (forward/back, left/right, dive/surface) This system only allows for basic on/off control of those three thrusters (no speed control) with the option of one add-on such as an additional thruster (for lateral movement), lights, or an open/close type manipulator. This system is geared toward people just starting out and is a relatively cheap and simple way to start.
This manual is 80 pages long and contains around 150 pictures & diagrams in PDF form and can be viewed/downloaded HERE. This is a 14.5 MB file so downloading may take a while, to save the file to your computer just right click the highlighted link and then click "Save Link As..." button.
I've done my best to display the information in this manual to be accurate and to be easy to understand for the beginner but if you see any errors or inaccuracies within please let me know so I can correct them.
Enjoy,
-Steve
The Basic Rov Control System Wiring Manual is an excerpt from a set of plans for a basic Rov that I have been working on (and off) for quite some time (years even) but I ran into some snags along the way and I have yet to finish them. I thought I would at least release the control system part of the plans so all of the hard work I’ve already done doesn’t go to waste. Most of the control system info in this manual is already on my website (The BRCS is a very simple control system that is meant for a basic observation class Rov with three brushed motor thrusters (typically bilge pump type) that allows for 3 degrees of freedom. (forward/back, left/right, dive/surface) This system only allows for basic on/off control of those three thrusters (no speed control) with the option of one add-on such as an additional thruster (for lateral movement), lights, or an open/close type manipulator. This system is geared toward people just starting out and is a relatively cheap and simple way to start.
This manual is 80 pages long and contains around 150 pictures & diagrams in PDF form and can be viewed/downloaded HERE. This is a 14.5 MB file so downloading may take a while, to save the file to your computer just right click the highlighted link and then click "Save Link As..." button.
I've done my best to display the information in this manual to be accurate and to be easy to understand for the beginner but if you see any errors or inaccuracies within please let me know so I can correct them.
Enjoy,
-Steve