Homebuilt ROVs Forum

Stuart, One of the best ways that I shortened the learning curve on the design process was to watch every YouTube video of homemade ROVs I could find. Pay close attention to the balanced symmetry of the frame and thruster placement. (watch closely when the thrusters turn on) There was one video that...

;) Looked and looked and looked... here is the question that i haven't found under this topic. Has anyone used Steve's setup for joystick/ relay control on their ROVs. I want to see some pictures of real life setups. (I want as simple a setup as possible for fear is strong with this one :o ). Also I...

:cry: Yes, I know, I have take my medicine and do the right and proper thing of evil soldering but.... did you have to respond so quick with the bad news ? I now hunt for that pesky burning iron of death with the dripping molten metal drops that always end up burning through either clothing or skin :x

The new size is roughly 10" wide, 16" long, and 8" high. 2011-09-26_08-53-18_206.jpg Also I plan on using a stripped down version of the Anaconda camera. If the housing is too tight, I will switch out the 1 1/4" PVC coupler and use the 2" coupler. (Steve's "How To"...

Steve - tether location was wrong. Your suggestion hit the mark and so here are the pictures of the NEW and IMPROVED tweeked version of the mockup ROV. 2011-09-26_08-53-18_206.jpg I paid close attention to moving the tether exit point to a higher position and i will put a 45 degree fitting at that p...

Steve, good point on vertical thruster placement. My question is this: is the placement based on center of gravity (actual weight balance and the vertical thruster is placed at its center),or is placement based on the bulk of the ROV which would or could affect the surface and dive action because th...

Sealed pvc pipe sections will attach to the top of the angled uprights. The mockup is morphing into the tightest most compact and cleanest version i can muster. I don't want any exposed wires or excess pvc piping. For instance, the sealed frame tries to accomplish buoyancy, wire management, and rela...

hello. brand new member here looking for feedback on my ROV. here she is in mockup stage. 2011-09-19_09-02-03_411.jpg a few of the features: camera, three thrusters, relays on board. the frame will be sealed and have the wiring inside the frame. the tether will exit the rear and consist of cat5, cam...