Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Thanks for the reply Tal, have you budgeted for a breakout box to allow the video capture Some of the stuff posted I already have, mainly the cabling which I kept from my previous projects, including the 30m stretch of RCA. Within my box of supplies, unfortunately smaller than when it started due to...

Hello scubersteve, The yellow buoyancy device (a £2.99 swimming float from Amazon :D ) doesn't have any holes in, but there should be suitable distance between the prop blade (not shown, but would mount to the end of the gold spindle) and the float. The only issue I can see is water resistance but e...

Ok, I think I have pulled together a parts list. Metal Tubing - 2.24M 90 Deg Elbow Connector - 4 3 Way Connector - 4 Swimming Float - 1 Bilge Pump - 3 Prop (Computer Blade) -3 DPDT Relay - 6 Reversing Camera - 1 Momentary Flip Switch - 3 60 Ml Syringe - 1 Project Box -2 Project Box (Clear Lid) - 1 P...

Yep, I thought it would be best to follow a similar design as I know this one almost worked, and I can simply correct the problems I had before I begin the build. The software I used to make the drawings is Trimble Sketchup (formerly known as Google Sketchup), although my CAD skills aren't the best....

Welcome to the forum, I'm looking forward to seeing this ROV!

Thanks thegadgetguy,

It's good to be back!

Thanks for clearing that up Scubersteve, saved me about £7 ($11) per relay!

Thanks for the support Tal, Unfortunately my previous designs failed, mainly due to a lack of supplies and a dwindling budget. Living on a tiny island, I can only source parts from mainland England which makes it very expensive to buy, and to ship. As a result of this, unfortunately parts which I wo...

I am in the process of designing my control system, comprising of 6 DPDT relays and some spring loaded flip switches. The motors which I am using are expected to draw about 10 Amps underwater, does that mean I need relays which are rated for more than 10A or are the motors draw not going through the...

Welcome to the forum,

I'm not from Finland but I've been there... not really sure you can count it as the same thing?