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

By Design News Staff -- Design News, July 17, 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.

Underwater ROV
Amt	Part Description	Allied Part #
Top Side Board
1	9 pin Sub D connector	512-0460
1	RS232 connector	773-0034
4	1µF radial electrolytic capacitators	613-0204
1	100µF radial electrolytic capacitator	613-0210
5	1µF radial capacitators	507-0608
1	7805 5V regulator	625-0360
1	Copper clad 4 × 6 single side	661-0450
Bottom Side Board(s)
1	7812 12V regulator	288-0264
1	7805 5V regulator	288-0001
1	Im317t constant current	288-1251
Additional parts required: 485 converter (max 485); assorted hardware; motor; laptop

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That's a pretty cool gadget! I just hope I can find some of them there...
- 2007-08-29 12:48:40
Allied should send this guy money!
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Very good job using mostly off the shelf parts and allowing such an information sharing web...
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