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by Ian MacKenzie
Jul 4th, 2026, 3:51 pm
Forum: Manipulators & Tools
Topic: A 7 function manipulator...
Replies: 9
Views: 115701

Re: A 7 function manipulator...

Update. I'm not going hydraulic. I'm going to use motors. I haven't decided between brushless or water proof steppers. I printed a few test parts to play with. I think this is going to take a while.
by Ian MacKenzie
Jul 4th, 2026, 3:45 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: Retro- Retrofit Seafox
Replies: 60
Views: 276471

Re: Retro- Retrofit Seafox

Time for an update. I replaced the big, ugly LED light with 3 small, multi LEDs. Hopefully the epoxy will keep them dry. I also rebuilt the lasers. Got rid of the laser pointers and replaced them with 5v laser modules in 3d printed holders. And the big update is a digital compass. I haven't been bac...
by Ian MacKenzie
Oct 13th, 2022, 9:25 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Saying hello
Replies: 2
Views: 67063

Re: Saying hello

Welcome. Looking forward to seeing your project.
by Ian MacKenzie
Jul 17th, 2022, 4:56 pm
Forum: Board Messages
Topic: The borad has been fixed..... I think.
Replies: 3
Views: 83445

Re: The borad has been fixed..... I think.

Thank you!! I thought this was gone forever.
by Ian MacKenzie
Dec 10th, 2021, 9:40 pm
Forum: Control Systems and Tethers
Topic: help plz, no power to motors
Replies: 6
Views: 45092

Re: help plz, no power to motors

I think you're reading the relay right.
Here's a link for the Seafox wiring. The COM, NC and NO are different on these relays, but you should be able adapt it to your relay.

http://www.homebuiltrovs.com/howtorelaywiringdpdt.html
by Ian MacKenzie
Nov 19th, 2021, 8:38 pm
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: asking how to create the cover for the rov
Replies: 3
Views: 35623

Re: asking how to create the cover for the rov

I don't know, i've never done it myself. I suggest finding a 3D Printing forum and ask them if they have any answers for your question. Good luck. :)
by Ian MacKenzie
Oct 7th, 2021, 9:14 pm
Forum: Your ROV Projects
Topic: X wing ROV
Replies: 19
Views: 165597

Re: X wing ROV

Cool. Looking forward to seeing some pics/videos of your first dive.
by Ian MacKenzie
Jul 23rd, 2021, 8:34 pm
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: Variable ballast tank with pumps instead of compressed air
Replies: 4
Views: 41290

Re: Variable ballast tank with pumps instead of compressed a

Can you draw a picture of what you're trying to do. And maybe take a few pictures of what you've done so far. I've been thinking about a variable ballast system also.
by Ian MacKenzie
Jan 6th, 2021, 9:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings from Ontrio
Replies: 3
Views: 44213

Re: Greetings from Ontrio

Greetings from the west coast. I get the eye rolls too, and the support.