Build a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) at Home!

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Follow along with Smithsonian research technician, captain and MATE-ROV mentor Woody Lee as he demonstrates a step-by-step buildout of an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)! This video is an in-depth, start-to-finish instructional video that shows you how to fully build and wire up your own underwater ROV at home.
WARNING: This ROV is designed and intended for use in FRESH WATER ONLY! Marine and brackish water will corrode the parts and interfere with the electrical systems of this design.
ALWAYS ask a parent or guardian for assistance when using power tools and batteries.
For a full parts and tool list, be sure to check out our distance learning page here: naturalhistory.si.edu/researc...
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00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - PVC pipes and fittings
04:31- PVC frame build
11:52 - Tool post/hook
13:35 - Thruster installation
17:49 - Finished frame
19:03 - Wiring thrusters
24:13 - Wiring thrusters to tether
39:25 - Control box hole pattern
41:46 - Wiring the control box
48:56 - Wiring switches
58:26 - Mounting switches in control box
1:01:28 - Wiring switches to tether
1:09:29 - Hot glueing power and tether cables
1:10:54 -Battery clamps and fuse holder
1:14:18 - Trouble shooting switches
1:21:24 - Cable strain relief
1:23:16 - ROV in the water!

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@clawee5512 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this guide.

@blackbookblackbook9215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beginners guide that covers all the needs in order to build an effective experience. And I hope that in future lessons, you will explain some technical information in the manufacture of the structure and the capabilities of bearing pressure and resisting marine currents

@SybilGrace Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I'm gonna build of of these asap!

@andyquinn1125 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Woody. Excellent video.

@georgegreen3672 Жыл бұрын

very impressive work

@aaronwilson1666 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@bluedotrov9171 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this guide! It’s nice to see a thorough tutorial with basic parts!

@SmithsonianSMS 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jacktheheartofminecraft4169 3 жыл бұрын

First of all: I have never even heard of a pvc cutter, second of all: I don’t even know anyone with a saw

@Eric_Lei 2 жыл бұрын

great video!!!

@iloverobotics113 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@osamaali5103 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this really informative video, i was thinking to install a camera and was hoping you could guide me on this since i am taking this as my final year project

@LeonardoTorres76 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Woody! And you use "meter" ! Gimme five! LOL

@henryksarat 3 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend to use as a power source? Is it possible to use a LiPo battery?

@mbinacedric3566 9 ай бұрын

Great project!!! i notice there is no camera inside!!!

@tomm4439 3 жыл бұрын

What are the modifications that are necessary for salt/brackish water operation (i.e. Indian River Lagoon)?

@ManofPirate 3 жыл бұрын

should thread wires through the pvc pipes

@SarelvdWalt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Question: These motors you use for the thrusters, are they fine for saltwater usage?

@mercuryforlife969 2 жыл бұрын

he says in the desc that all the electronic parts are not meant to be used in salt water and will corrode

@austine8329 Ай бұрын

what type of battery are you using

@lowoutdooradventures2953 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to build this where do I buy the 25 feet of 18-gauge, 6 conductor, stranded tether wire

@nursyafiqahfisal9577 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your guide. I want to take ROV as my final year project. Can I know where I can get the equipment like t shape and all piping size in one shop..Maybe you can share the online link for the shop if you know it. Thank you

@SmithsonianSMS 3 жыл бұрын

You can find more information and links in our ROV activity packet here: naturalhistory.si.edu/sites/default/files/media/file/how-build-rov-ver-1.pdf But we usually get all of our parts from the local hardware store. Happy building!

@nursyafiqahfisal9577 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmithsonianSMS Thank you 😊

@astr0magnet662 Жыл бұрын

yeah awesome. I want to use in lagoons and marine what do I need to be/do to be able too? Im assuming its a matter of insulating the electricals? or is the saline going to affect the actual frame or the tether? The motors are marine so I am eliminating them as a problem. I am using kit control system so marine I am guessing I REALLY make sure the wiring is protected on the drone I am interested in the frame and thruster mounts. My design of another drone isnt bulky enough. I am using mine to film wild crocodiles and I have many sharks. So I have to have something like this. Not to big and not to small. Too big will provoke and to small is to easy to attack. I have to attacth bird wire repellants the wires to keep nosy predetors at bay also a magnet system in corners to repel sharks. I would like to hear suggestions on anti crocodile and shark ideas. I live in far North Australia we cannot go in water and have every dangerous snake shark crocodile and jellyfish so is an exciting dangerous enviroment. Wish me luck I will post. But any feedback very appreciated.

@danielsanchez2220 2 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me what size the propeller is?

@jacksamson5118 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Do you have a figure for maximum depth of a design like this?

@brich2929 3 жыл бұрын

as deep as your tether is long?

@jacksamson5118 3 жыл бұрын

@@brich2929 at a certain point some of the components might crush and fail

@hanha1559 10 ай бұрын

How much does this all cost to make?

@nurzulaikha5551 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I would like to ask if it is possible to create the wireless underwater ROV? If yes, can you suggest what can I do that create the wireless one? Thank you in advance!

@HobkinBoi 2 жыл бұрын

Wireless might be possible but you almost never see it in rov applications because radio waves have a very difficult time travelling underwater.

@bragr_ 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use the electronics from a cheap toy RC submarine. They use fairly low frequency that is good enough for a pool. You'd need to combine those electronics with a battery and probably some relays to control the motors. Biggest problem would be creating a waterproof box for all the electronics and onboard batteries.