what was your budget if you dint mind me asking ?
this looks very good reminds me of k.i.s.s.
My nearly completed Rov/ Now completed
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Re: My nearly completed Rov/ Now completed
I dont mind at all. I was shooting for under $300 dollars, but I made a few mistakes along the way, (buying to much material, relays, switches, etc. ended up around $450 dollars. Most of that cost was excessive material, my rov was supposed to be bigger but I changed my mind and made it smaller... Ah yes, the kiss theory was what I was trying to achieve. Keep It Simple Stupid. Here is a break down of the material and costs
Pvc pipes (complete frame) without mistakes around $30.00 dollars
Bilge pumps (6 total) $120.00 dollars
Tether wire (1000 feet spool) $50.00
Color fishing camera $100.00
Project box $4.00 dollars
Switches (Total) $20.00 dollars... Thats pretty close to the basic costs of the raw material... It took about a year to get the money for this, but it was worth every penny, even though my rov is not much to look at, but its sea worthy..
Pvc pipes (complete frame) without mistakes around $30.00 dollars
Bilge pumps (6 total) $120.00 dollars
Tether wire (1000 feet spool) $50.00
Color fishing camera $100.00
Project box $4.00 dollars
Switches (Total) $20.00 dollars... Thats pretty close to the basic costs of the raw material... It took about a year to get the money for this, but it was worth every penny, even though my rov is not much to look at, but its sea worthy..
Re: My nearly completed Rov/ Now completed
hey i rather i have a rov that works and looks simple then one that is fancy and all that just that fails (ie. me)
thanks for the cost brake down
thanks for the cost brake down
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Re: My nearly completed Rov/ Now completed
20$ for a bilge pump! 45$ over here, and they tell us our money is worth something...
- SoakedinVancouver
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Re: My nearly completed Rov/ Now completed
And a fine looking machine too!