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H2o Lesson 6 Rov
H2o Lesson 6 Rov
H2o Lesson 6 Rov
What is an ROV?
ROV =
Remotely
Operated
Vehicle
Unoccupied, remote
controlled submersible
vehicle
Used in deep and
shallow underwater
applications
What parts does an ROV have?
Body/Chassis
Umbilical Umbilical
Carries power, control
signals, video feeds, and
data.
Arms/manipulators
Navigation Equipment
Sonar
Cameras
Lights
Control box
Sample Collection systems Battery
ROV
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Purpose
What are the specific tasks of the challenge?
Where in the water column does your ROV
need to operate (at the surface or down in the
water?
What shapes/attachments/tools does your ROV
need to accomplish the tasks?
Collect and retrieve ‘Fly’ through large Collect a small ring
objects floating at rings suspended and deposit it on an
the surface. underwater. arm.
Motor Placement
Attach motors with zip ties
The propellers should not be able to hit a wall or floor
Motors must be underwater when the ROV is at the
surface
Up/down motor is best placed as close to the center of the
ROV as possible
Side motors can be placed at front, middle or back of
ROV
Test motors so you know which way they spin before
attaching them to the frame
Up/down motor is best placed as close to the
center of the ROV as possible.
RO
Motors V
Ballast
REMEMBER!
DO NOT…
Share or modify parts of your kit.
Go in the pool.
Get batteries or control box wet.
DO…
Show good sportsmanship.
Learn something.
Have fun!