Homebuilt ROVs Forum

You probably already know this, but 500' is a huge goal. There's 200+ psi acting on your hull at that depth. I see problems with this pressure and a transparent viewport as well as sealing your wires. Ya I know 500' is a huge goal but I would rather be able to go down dapper and not need it instead...

For most ROV's the standard schedule 40 PVC pipe you can buy at your local home improvement store, will be good for 150' or deeper, your bigger challenge is sealing the wires to prevent water from getting in your electronics area. PVC is easy to cut and work with. You can also step up to schedule 8...

Hello people. I just have a few questions about some stuff because I am new and have never built a rov. 1) What schedule PVC pipe is good for what depth? 2) Is it complicated to make a manipulator arm? 3) What is a good design to use for shipwreck and ocean viewing? These are just a couple of the qu...

1) What is a MATE team?
2) Can you fill it with silicon for better depth?

Right now because I haven't made I think I will leave the arm for another project but I have been sketching out simple rovs.

I speak from experience when I say that making a manipulator is a challenge. Our mate team has one person in charge of designing a manipulator. The complexity of the manipulator depends upon the tools you have. If you have a 3d printer or mill it will make it much easier. Hmmmm. I don't have a 3D p...

Hello guys/gals. I am new to this forum and need some help on designing a rov. What I am looking for is like the Cherokee ROV, with the manipulator arm. I don't need one that size, but I would like to have the arm on it. Let me just say this. I have no idea what to build it out of, how to make it, a...