ROV V1

A Submersible ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) is a tethered underwater mobile device that is controlled from the surface. The ROV that is in current development also includes several other features which are broken down below.

Iterations of the Hull's Design

There have now been several iterations of the submersible's hull, as I continue to improve the hull's design. The amount of ease there is to work hands-on inside the hull has been the biggest factor in determining the changes needed for the next design. The ease of accessing wires and their respective systems which reside in the bumpers has been essential.

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Camera & Light System

A photoresistor is tasked with switching the LEDs on or off, depending on if there is ample light from the outside environment for the photoresistor to detect. The photoresistor sits atop the camera, where they both peer through their own specialized windows.

Slide Rail System

Since it has been a priority to have a complete seal from the outside environment, the use of a ballast tank has not been an option for control of the submersible's pitch or yaw.

A threaded rod attached to a quadcopter motor allows for a dense weight to move forward and back in order to change the pitch of the submersible. Two additional metal rods on the sides make up the frame, thus keeping the ball bearing on the end of the threaded rod firmly in place.

Magnetic Propulsion Propeller System

This is the riskiest part of this project, but by far has the most pay off out of all of them. This system is developed from the ground up, and if successful during underwater testing, will allow the submersible to dive to any depth, theoretically.

Often times, the biggest issue for submarines and submersibles is the potential for water leaking through the hole of the propeller's motor shaft. There are various ways to prevent this, but they either only work for shallow depths or are incredibly expensive.

This design allows for the propeller to work without needing to be attached to the motor shaft, thus allowing the hull of the submersible to be completely sealed off from the outside environment.