Case #87: Jason Was An Honorary Member of the Captain Nemo Fan Club

By Design News Staff -- Design News, July 16, 2006

Inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jason built this underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) so he, himself, could explore the depths of his bath tub, swimming pool and beyond. Employing mostly off-the-shelf parts, the ROV is controlled via Visual Basic commands sent over an RS232 serial port. Powered by bilge pump motors and equipped with a video camera, the ROV was developed on a flexible platform that will allow the addition of advanced capabilities such as joystick control, temperature/pressure sensors, air lift balloons, and sonar.

For Jason Rollette's complete instructions on how to build your own ROV underwater vehicle, click here.

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