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Other Interest => DIY - ROVs => Topic started by: Dale on June 04, 2012, 09:26:16 PM

Title: OPENROV plans and kits
Post by: Dale on June 04, 2012, 09:26:16 PM

Hello,

Looks like there is a viable open source ROV kit just about ready to hit the water.

http://openrov.com/ (http://openrov.com/)

Looks very interesting.

Title: Re: OPENROV plans and kits
Post by: Rüdiger on June 05, 2012, 03:25:20 AM

Hi Dale

Thanks for the link, I immediately saved him among my favorites.

mvh
Rüdiger

Title: Re: OPENROV plans and kits
Post by: Dale on June 05, 2012, 06:13:17 AM

The OPENROV uses ethernet over power for comms ( steering,  video )  We could use the ethernet to drive a side scan on board the ROV!  This project certainly looks to have real application.

Built versions are notionally priced at $750 USD

Title: Re: OPENROV plans and kits
Post by: Roddy on June 05, 2012, 11:46:02 AM

Dale, Done that been there. I have 2 ROV's that with HB HDSI installed and Interphase Forward Looking sonar over CAT8 cable.
  Total refit of each rov was US $6200.00 if you start from scratch or about US $3000.00 for the HB refit alone.
  Bet the hell out of $30K to $60K the BIG ROV manufactures charge for a ROV mounted unit!
  It was a DIY job. Thank You!

Roddy >:D

Title: Re: OPENROV plans and kits
Post by: Rüdiger on June 06, 2012, 03:44:25 AM

Built versions are notionally priced at $750 USD
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Hi Dale
Can we order it for that price already?

mvh
Rüdiger