Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I started it when i was off work recovering from a hip replacement. The idea was to build and use it before i went back to work. I've been back 6 months. But it's getting there. I'm still trying to find something to float my tether that won't compress at depth.

Just a regular pvc end cap. Cut a notch for the wires, drilled three holes around the outside for set screws and a counter sunk hole through the bottom to mount it.

I found this threaded/pressure ring adapter at Rona. It's a perfect fit for the Rule pumps(1100 gph anyway) With the locking ring, it doesn't move. With out it, it can be moved a little. The back end is flared about 4mm, just enough for a mounting bolt head.

Moving the side prop inside the frame raised the overall height. If it wants to nose up I might just re-build the frame work.

More pictures to come, as soon as I figure out the problem with this !#$& computer.

My computer's being an A-hole tonight, and it's late, so the pictures will have to wait.
I will get them posted, I promise.

This will be my version of Steve Thone's retrofit Seafox. It's my first ROV. I'm going with this one because it's basic and I really want a manipulator. I figure if I'm spending all this time and money to go down and look for cool things, I should to be able to pick them up and take them home. This ...

Please post your findings. I'm almost ready to build my tether and have no idea what to use.

Where did you find the adjustable step up converter???
I want one!!!

How did the cork work? I'd like to use it on my tether.