Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Sample layout

Thanks for the input. I'll get started on coding an Xbox controller to work as soon as we get a wired controller or a plug n play for a wireless. It looks pretty easy to do with XNA. Are you waiting for 2012 MATE rules before you come up with an arm design like us?

We were actually thinking of an Xbox 360 controller. Do you have any suggestions for button layouts?

So progress is going slower than I hoped, but at least we are making some. We decided on using an Arduino to be the brains of our ROV. We have already started coding it and things are turning out good. We came up with some nice designs that I think all ROVs will be able to use. First I'll describe o...

So my team has decided on a few things for the Spartan ROV. This year we will not be using (compared to last year when we did use these): PVC Frame Java TV cameras (as I call them) This year we are going to go with: Plastic (poly carbonate or something similar) frame Visual Studio (C# and VB) Webcam...

Sneak peak at the GUI. CAD drawing and electronic ideas to come soon.

I am reposting this in this section of the forum because i think it is more appropriate here and might get more answers. Hello! I am a newb at building ROVs, but I am really interested at building my own. I plan to assemble the frame out of PVC pipe. The thrusters will be 4 modified bilge pumps, 2 p...