Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Hey everyone - I was wondering if anyone has experimented with the idea of using magnetic drive pumps to use as thrusters. My current job is to maintain aquariums for a Maritime Center, so I frequently work with pumps designed for aquarium use that are submersible magnetic drive pumps that use a mag...

I was sure if I was re inventing the wheel with this idea - I am kind of new to this hobby. I am a certified diver so the idea of controling bouyancy in a similar manor poped into my head. The only potential design flaw that I see is - if the tank is partially filled with air there might be some ins...

I would like some opinions on an idea that I have. I would like to control bouyancy on my ROV. My idea is to use a section of 4 inch pvc pipe and I would inject co2 into using a solenoid valve. I would also release the air from the bouyancy tank using a solenoid valve. Water would escape and enter t...