Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Thanks Ryan! The sensor is a replacement for an automobile. Unfortunately I still haven't mounted it yet due to limited space inside the otter box, however the plan was to thicken the otter box wall in a small area to thread the sensor in place so the probe is in the water. With that installed the c...

Hey guys,

I know I have been absent from this forum for almost a year now, been busy with other work, however I do have a new video now which provides an overview of the build process and design intentions of this ROV. Check it out:

I saw an ROV on the net somewhere a couple of months ago that was kind of wireless. The ROV had a tether that connected to a float; the float had a wireless transmitter and receiver that communicated to the operator's controller. Not a bad idea imo, and if you can rig up a system to manage the tethe...

yes steve it is your relay setup, thanks very much for that! The bilge pumps are 1250 GPH. Also I minimized the voltage drop by using heavy 12ga. wire I had laying around for the main power. The tether really drags on the bottom even with a cord of closed cell foam running the length of it, all the ...

Thanks everyone, here's an update with some controller pics.

Here's a look at my Rov work in progress. The Rov itself is pretty much finished, just need to mount the GoPro Camera on the front for HD Recording. Also I hope to start and finish building the controller this week then do the controller wiring the following.