My build with some minor adjustments

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Think you Will loose a lot of the downview perspective from the HD cam with this setup. Think it would be better to have it pulled into the frame. I like to see that you have used threaded rods on the enclosures

[paul-unterweiser (undersearobotics.com)]

I posted some tips on how to build your own topside controller on our website:

http://marinesimulation.com/custom-hand-controller-design/

[luisgamez]

Hey @SHS

That was totally correct now im designing camera mount behind the frame. Thanks for the threaded rods tip ;D

Regards,
Luis Gamez

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Here is a few pictures of my new controlbox. I am really happy with it and the BR2 is even more stabile to operate instead of using the gamepad. I developed this together with a local tech i Norway. One of the thing i like most with it is to be able to control the camera on top of the stick. It is not a “lowcost” project, but you will get what you pay for i guess…

[Roger (Roger fabian diaz villagra)]

Me podriqs enviar uno a chile que sea compatible con el blue rov 2

[SHS (Svein H.)]

I dont understand your laungage, but this controller is made specific for the BlueROV2.

[luisgamez]

hey @shs

Do you have a link for those buttons, I´ve been trying to find something similar please.

Regards.
LG

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Sorry, i dont have that.

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Ordered the kit two days ago and installed it today in Norway. the installation was a straight forward easy job. Have not tested it in the water yet, but that will be the task for tomorrow.

[Fazdli (CSKY Solutions)]

Can you share what type of slipring you are using?
If possible please include the web page.
Thanks Fazd

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Hi @Fazdli
i have used this one, but think many other does the job as well.

Good luck with building e tether reel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/736-Adafruit-Industries-Slip-Ring-With-Flange-22mm-Dia-/132102099105?hash=item1ec1e610a1

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Did a upgrade on the sonar side today. This is a Sonavision mercury from UK.
To compensate on lost bouancy i replaced the battery enclosure with a longer and will propebly have to move some weights to the other side. This is a nice way to use the trusterholes if you have upgraded it.

[rjehangir (Rusty)]

Svein, cool! That’s an awesome approach to integrating the sonar. We’re playing around with some similar ideas to be able to put a scanning sonar in one of the front fairings and compensating for the lost buoyancy. I’m curious to know how the sonar work at that height. I think the beam might be tall enough to get a bit of a reflection from the right side panel of the ROV.

[Fazdli (CSKY Solutions)]

Nice set up.

[SHS (Svein H.)]

Just want to show the new machined buoyancy foam compared to the old one. Have not tested if the stability has been increased, but i assume it has.

[SHS (Svein H.)]

I would like to share a minor adjustment i did that made a good improvement on the camera position in the frontdome. I fliped the camera braket 180 degree on the servo and mounted the camera in front of the bracket and covered it with textile.
I get a better view and it will not focus on fog if you will have some in the some.
I would suggest that @rjehangir come up with a camera braket that moved the camera approx 30-40mm forward to get closer to the dome.