Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Hi, I've bought 500GPH Rule Bilge Pumps, but I need to find an off the shelf solution for attaching the props. I can't find one any where or even what they are called. http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-ROV/step3/Thrusters/ Can anyone post me a link to an item such as is shown in the link ab...

Thanks, I intend to go for the most powerful 12V pump I can find, What size of prop do you recommend. Too small will lose power and too big migh blow a fuse. I think my total current budget is 8 Amperes. I was going to just take a stab at 50mm props and mix left hand and right hand ones where they w...

Hi, I want to build an Rov as a school project with my pupils to enter an inter-school competition, but I have no experience at all. We'll be using plastic pipe to build a frame, 12V bilge pumps for propulsion and be controlling and powering the robot via a wired umbilical. The challange will most l...

Hi,

I'm a physics teacher and I want to build an ROV as an after school project with the pupils. I'm glad there is a place like this I can get guidance because I haven't a clue. Looking forward to it.

Cheers,
Ewan