This site provides information about the design and creation process of an underwater remote operated vehicle. The project is neither commercial nor sponsored by an educational institution. It is fully sponsored by a private person. The main goal is to...
This project was spurred by a gentleman out of Sweden who wanted a sub to explore underneath the ice while he fished. I had always wanted to undertake a project like this, and so I decided to take it on.
This web-page is only intended to share some ideas about what I think about a small yet afordable ROV that can be built by an amator. It should be considered more as a guideline than an exact design description since the design of my ROV will...
I spent a some time considering the depth at which my ROV should operate. In order to determine this I did some basic research. Most California bays are shallow with average depths between four to six feet. These bays have narrow dredged shipping...
Dinkykitty.com is documenting the design and construction of a homebuilt ROV. The aim is to build something with roughly the same capability as a SeaEye Falcon, but with an on-board computer so it can be used to prototype AUV software and control...
My ROV, "Bob" is based on the "Sea Fox". It uses 5, 500 gpm Johnson Bilge Pumps ($10 Each) for thrusters. Unfortunately these pumps have increased in cost to $20 since I built Bob in 2002. If you have more time than...
FishCam is the next generation camera system for underwater sporting events. In the 1992 Olympics, television spectators were treated to a new view while watching competitive swimming events. MobyCam, originally developed by Garrett...