Dyi Rov

[puckvirus]

Considering the average Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) can run anywhere from $8,000 into the millions, this dude’s $100 DIY underwater ROV is pretty impressive. Made in two weeks, there is one significant compromise in the absence of thrusters — it’s a towed vehicle but I'm sure some one out there could make one with thursters— but whaddya want for a DYI project? It’s made largely of PVC pipe and comes equipped with a black and white camera and secondary color camera, IR illumination for night vision, and 100 foot tether for providing power and sending video back to the surface for monitoring and recording in real-time.

http://www.mirrordot.com/stories/439167ca6fabf65c165ef58077a65ce2/index.html

 

[bruehlt]

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[patdivelight]

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[pipedope]

It looks like his link was just to a mirror site that doesn't keep things around long.

I think this is what he saw;
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000390052652/

There are lots more to be found with a search but here is a good one that also references a pretty good beginner level book on DIY ROVs;
http://www.ocean.washington.edu/people/grads/scottv/exploraquarium/rov/home.html

If you think you might want to play with this stuff the book is worth getting.