Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Hey rossrov, Ok, been meaning to post this info for a week or so now. I finally found a potential solution for the fiber TX/RX with full-duplex, and audio. I've found a couple actually. One very expensive setup, and one seemingly affordable solution, just the wrong size for me but wanted to pass the...

Interesting concept. I think you're probably right about it being "worth its weight". Not sure what I could do with 3.6V...but a few in series perhaps. Maybe there are other models that produce more. I could see the potential benefits if using a tow behind ROV or one that will run in a riv...

Piercet, I had/have the same plan as you. I was looking for an out of the box (so to speak) control system for my first ROV. With limited time I want to focus on the mechanics/hydromechanics of the design rather than any programming. I opted for the X3_Control system you referred to out of Germany. ...

Yeah, the rubber was a bit too dense. In order to make it buoyant I had to use a 1/2" piece just to get enough displacement. It was too buoyant though, and not flexible... Your poly tether sounds interesting. Keep us informed if you find a solution. Meanwhile, I'll begin digesting your mathemat...

Excellent, and thanks for the reply. I did find another recent post for a slip ring by Adrafruit ($25). Looks like there are a few options out there!

Yeah, pretty amazing! He kept on biting and biting. Tough ROV!

Hey guys, Fantastic find on the slip ring! I'll be curious to know how it works out for you. At $25 I'll may soon be buying one soon to test myself!

I had just seen Steve Thone's slip ring design...very ingenious design!

http://www.homebuiltrovs.com/hbrd3tether.html

TigerShark...I took a look at the document for your design and found the answer to my tether question.

Would still like to know about the slip ring though...thx.

Hey TigerShark, I've seen pics of your project before. Great design and really good work! I'm working on my first one right now. I noticed you shared a few more detailed pics of your whole system. I'm curious about your tether. I don't see any obvious floats. Is yours neutrally buoyant? If so, care ...

Hey guys, I've been on hiatus from my ROV project for a while, but did any of you find a solution for full-duplex converters with video as well? Ideally I am looking for one that can support up to four cameras, but can start with one or two. Although I think the money upfront for the right one is a ...