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by bikerbones1968
Jun 6th, 2012, 1:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hello from vancouver island BC canada
Replies: 3
Views: 1885

Re: hello from vancouver island BC canada

Impressive. Great work.
by bikerbones1968
Jun 6th, 2012, 1:18 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: electro magnet
Replies: 3
Views: 3032

Re: electro magnet

Hmmmm very interesting concept. Never considered anything like this and its the first I have read anywhere about doing. Cool stuff.
by bikerbones1968
Jun 6th, 2012, 1:17 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: Trying something Different....
Replies: 51
Views: 16214

Re: Trying something Different....

Were the relays the only things damaged?
by bikerbones1968
Jun 6th, 2012, 1:10 pm
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: Anyone have experience with vacuum forming?
Replies: 2
Views: 2591

Re: Anyone have experience with vacuum forming?

Hi ltdcruze, What failed with your ROV? Exactly what part are you thinking about vaccum forming? What material? PolyCarbonate, Acrylic, ABS, PVC? Post some more details on what happened ans what your thinking about building and maybe someone on here can help or offer alternative choices. Anthony :D
by bikerbones1968
Jun 5th, 2012, 9:05 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ROZ
Replies: 14
Views: 9658

Re: ROZ

I am nearly going out of my mind trying to figure out what to do for controls. GGGEEEZZZ I can go the simple route and use DPDT momentary switches and relays etc. Too easy really. I want to use esc's, brushless motors and use a Cytron PS2I/O converter board but no where can I find information as to ...
by bikerbones1968
Jun 5th, 2012, 8:11 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: ROZ
Replies: 14
Views: 9658

Re: ROZ

ROZ your well on your way and your build looks great!!
by bikerbones1968
Jun 5th, 2012, 7:07 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: Trying something Different....
Replies: 51
Views: 16214

Re: Trying something Different....

I read in another thread someone experienced the same issue with melting wax as some of the electronic components heated up. Sorry to hear about your troubles. :( I am not sure what would be the best way to seal things up but I have been considering plasti kote or plasti dip, like the stuff you use ...
by bikerbones1968
Jun 3rd, 2012, 7:36 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: Trying something Different....
Replies: 51
Views: 16214

Re: Trying something Different....

Your miles ahead of me on your build. If lucky I will be finished by September. :o Wife has me run ragged with home repairs LOL.
:roll:
by bikerbones1968
Jun 3rd, 2012, 10:35 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hello from vancouver island BC canada
Replies: 3
Views: 1885

Re: hello from vancouver island BC canada

Hi ROZ, east coast here, Nova Scotia. Welcome to the forums. I am still in the build phase for my ROV, no dealine for the finsihed project just collecting parts right now. Digging deep into controls at the moment. There are a lot of options to choose from. I might just go basic for the first build b...
by bikerbones1968
May 30th, 2012, 10:05 pm
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: screw cap vs rubber caps
Replies: 4
Views: 4981

Re: screw cap vs rubber caps

Can't really answer your question with experience but as an opinion a tapered threaded plug would be my choice.