Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle
Video Avalble at: http://youtu.be/bp38syQB8iA
Objective:
The idea was to create a more affordable version of a Remote Operated Underwater Vehicle.
Tech Specs:
Microprocessor: Beaglebone Black running Ubuntu 13.10
Main body of ROV: Wal-Mart cooking pot
Submarine Plastic Dome: Amazon.com special
Motors: Brushless generic motors (Found on quad copters)
Speed controllers: RC car spec motor controllers
Webcam: Logitech Quick Cam C-110
Major Challenges:
-How to seal the ROV
-Vertical and Horizontal motion
-Power
-Communication / Control
Accomplishments:
-Stable to depths of 15 ft
-30 minutes of runtime
-Keyboard controlled via SSH
-Live video feed
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Included Files:
key.py - python script used to control the ROV movement
camera.py - python script for camera control
gui.py - a button interface for control of the ROV