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Homebrew Underwater ROV
Blue-Footed Boobie writes "A very geeky member of TechReport has built himself a homebrew Underwater ROV to use while on vacation. For what they said was 'Version 1', I would have to say the results were great. Full build log, with videos, can be found here. Good job guys!
'Being the geeks that we are, we always come up with some sort of project to bring up to the lake and play with. This year, two weeks before vacation, we decided to build an Underwater ROV. For those not familiar, an ROV is a Remotely Operated Vehicle. Generally "real" ROVs cost anywhere from $8,000 up to Millions of dollars. We had two weeks and a $100 budget. Usually they have high-resolution camera systems and high powered thrusters to maneuver. We had two weeks and a $100 budget.'"
Despite the word associative and pun-potent subject matter, I'm amazed these guys pulled this off with no "sandwich" technology. And we're talking maritime wafer bits, not BLTs. I think you all knew that, though. Just I'm glad weto these guys did NOT build a manned vehicle, because the sand kick up was really going to cinch the grit malange. You don't want to be down there for that, orange sand or not (sand is rarely orange, so it's generally a moot point...a sterile, non-flora supporting moot point). We're done getting sick off the ocean's Grade 5 flooring in my house. Kids, out with the burnt ends!
they neglected to thank the midget in thier cooler, Lil' Oscar, who so kindly carried their rope.
I'll be your candy shop of infinite deliciousity if you'll be my discotheque of endless rump-shaking.
How about just using a wifi webcam and a long stick?