Homebuilt ROVs Forum

to replace the buzzer I would recommend the use of a microcontroller, such as an arduino. See how many volts are coming from the positive wire that would normally go to the buzzer. If its less than like 5 volts you should be fine. If its more get a 5v regulator. Share the negative (ground) with the ...

After a considerable fault in my first ROV, I went back to the drawing board. Anyone have experience vacuum forming a ROV part, and if so, how did it hold up?

any progress?

A few questions about the foam: What kind of foam (brand name) and where did you get it? (a link would be great :D ) Onto a more scientific question Do you know how buoyant the foam is? The reason I ask this is my new ROV, Shuriken, will use a foam similar to what you are using on top. I am also try...

Computer fan blades might draw quite a few amps. I find RC boat props work best.

Okay. Sounds good. You might want to consider a joystick or something for control.

It depends on what you are using it for. And what is a parallel jaw gripper? lol.

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I don't think your ballast tanks will hold up to 100'. You can use Mcmaster Carr to order any part/material imaginable. mcmaster.com

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