Homebuilt ROVs Forum

OK... Here goes. 1. There is a boot loader mentioned in the specification - Can the atmega on the board be programmed with Arduino software? 2. If not Arduino, what software are you using to program the atmega devices? 3. Does the board need the bespoke software you are writing? 4. I see you have a ...

Thanks for your prompt reply - I look forward to seeing your shop and wiki when you have them up and running. The board will fit in the enclosure I am making, so that is great news! I have a number of questions but rather than repeat yourself I am sure the answers will be on your wiki and in your sh...

This board looks very interesting. I went to the web site but it only has a 'holding' page with minimal details.
What type of processors are on the boards?
Would you include the dimensions of the board? width, length, height.

Many thanks.

These guys sell 3D printed parts, but it looks like they are not parts that are under pressure. i.e. they are external and pressure is equally distributed all around them. http://interspec.org/index.php/component/virtuemart/?Itemid=608 From what I have seen of 3D printed parts there is a lot of air ...

Thanks for sharing your story. I liked your quick build of your ROV and how useful it was in recovering your GoPro. You had a lot of patience in searching for the GoPro, such a small item in a large area.
What next?

I have been looking at the ebay Chinese fishing cameras for a while.

Has anyone here actually used one of these camera?
Some claim to go to 165 ft, has anyone tried them at these depths?
How reliable are the cameras and tethers?
How easy are they to use?