rov transportation

[shaneb24]

So once you've built your ROV, tether and controller/interface, What do you use to get it form point A to B?

Its a straight forward question but one i find important. You have to protect your investment some how


thoughts?

[SoakedinVancouver]

2 second hand cases, one 3' by 2' by 2-1/2' metal box for the ROV and cable, one briefcase type for the controller. About 25$ total cost. Fit in the back of the pickup truck.

I intend to wear the Headsup Display Helmet on my way there...

[shaneb24]

yeah i bought a large duffle bag ( i ran out of $$ for the project ) it was a bad idea.....


i need to get a heads up display my screen is no where bright enough to over power the sun

[SoakedinVancouver]

... i need to get a heads up display my screen is no where bright enough to over power the sun

Go out at night. Skip the beer. Bring good lights. Wear a life jacket if you use a boat. Don't use a canoe. Unless you're Canadian, of course, in which case you can bring your girlfriend along...

[shaneb24]

sold but ill bring the gf and the beer
( that was i have something to do after my batteries die )

[SoakedinVancouver]

Don't bring an electrical beer bottle opener. As for HUD, this is what I have scrounged together so far (welder helmet, portable video game display, alu, connectors from the junk box, solid epoxy, etc...). A cloth cover will block the light. It is fairly well balanced as it is, and not too heavy. The side box is for joining the power and the video cables. And it helps the cool looks, IMHO.

[shaneb24]

I know this is now off topic but I think thats one of the best HUDs I've ever seen!!! ever clever and I bet it didn't hurt the pocket either

[SoakedinVancouver]

To bring this back on topic, , you see now that I do have a transportation problem of my own, as this device is not made to be disassembled, a tough one to store into anything.

[thegadgetguy]

All you need is a bust of somebody. Seriously though, that thing is cool.

[tristanplaysguitar]

Also, if you have the option, get watertight cable connectors. In my opinion, the tether is hardest to store (gets tangled, wrenches around connections, almost broke my control box trying to coil it, etc...), so having a removable tether cuts down on transportation hardship. Just an idea.

-Tristan