blacksambellamy
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Dont know if anybody is interested but i just built this ROV. I will let you all know how it works in a few weeks. I bought it here !nventivity - ROV-in-a-Box Project Kit
Home Built Basic ROV
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GrumpyOldGuy
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That is very cool, let us know how she handles.
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blacksambellamy
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here is a video of how it should handle. If its anything like that i will be very happy
ROV IN A BOX.mpg
ROV IN A BOX.mpg
GrumpyOldGuy
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Thanks. Let us know. Looks like a fun project.
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If you put it together correctly it will handle great and you should have a blast. I made one with a similar frame for my senior design at school and I loved it.
You can add later a camera, I remember getting one rated for 100feet on a surveillance site for less than 100$. Also a small hydrophone rated for a ridiculous depth (150m or so) for very reasonable price I forgot exactly.
Depth sensors are a different subject, those are expensive. If you feel adventurous you can put together a pneumo-hose, typically found on surface air supply systems.
Fun toys.... enjoy the ROV!
You can add later a camera, I remember getting one rated for 100feet on a surveillance site for less than 100$. Also a small hydrophone rated for a ridiculous depth (150m or so) for very reasonable price I forgot exactly.
Depth sensors are a different subject, those are expensive. If you feel adventurous you can put together a pneumo-hose, typically found on surface air supply systems.
Fun toys.... enjoy the ROV!
sablefish
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nice. did you buy the kit or the plans only? please keep us updated on this project; i'm interested in building this rov too.
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blacksambellamy
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From the link i posted above i bought the kit and it included everything. I ordered the upgrade 100 ft tether and color camera . The instruction book is step by step and you can have it together in a matter of hours. I live in NJ and its still pretty cold here, so ill test it when it hets a tad warmer and the ice melts.
Here is the link !nventivity - ROV-in-a-Box Project Kit
they have tested it up to 300 feet
Here is the link !nventivity - ROV-in-a-Box Project Kit
they have tested it up to 300 feet
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I looks pretty good. The simplicity is interesting. I think the durability of the motors will be a concern as time passes. Visibility in turbid, black, or dark water will also become important.
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blacksambellamy
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I agree but i only plan on using it at the 100 foot depth max so the vis should be fine. As for the motors they can be switched out fast.
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