Happy to hear you found it interesting!
The only problem is that it is quite expensive, in Europe you may find it new for 450 euro and used for the half price. Yet it is lifetimie guarantee and if damaged they change it for a new one..
Hey bro Long time for this post but I have a question for you, do you have a tether disconnect or did you make a hole on your box?
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My tether may be disconnected. See the forum on that topic and youâll see my solution for that
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After years of using them, we still love the Seahorse SE1220 case for the Blue ROV2 (6 or 8 thruster) and the 150m Fathom TMS. Some places sell closed cell foam inserts as an option and we use a template to make the cutouts. Lately, weâve been adding an SE920 case to both our Lanai and prebuilt BlueROV2 systems for tools, spares, and batteries. We find adding the extra case makes up for the savings in lost parts or loose tools bouncing around the ROV.
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Hi there,
Wanted to know about your tether setup. Did you install a quick disconnect for the fathom tether? If so, would you be able to share what bulkhead you used and how you installed it? I know BR just posted a guide for connectorizing the fathom tether with a cobalt connector, but Iâm always interested to see how others have adapted.
Weâve done it both ways (hole in the Pelican case and tether disconnect) - but in the long run, the tether disconnect is the way to go. Use the Blue Trail Engineering cobalt connectors. The termination kit is tricky, but you can do it!
Thank you! This is super helpful!
Weâve tried a number of types of connectors over the years. We use MacArtney Micro Circular connectors because they are easy to get almost anywhere in the world and have a proven track record. Blue Trail works great too, as do a dozen other manufacturers. Pick what you can routinely and reliably get or get to your customers. We also typically mold them with ScotchCast, which you can get here:
Gâday Luis and everyone,
Did you see the other posts about transport cases here (BlueROV2 dimensions for transit case - #3)?
I am also using a couple Panaro Max MAX820H450TR cases for âall-in-oneâ transportation of the complete BlueROV2 heavy system with 150m tether and accessories. These are BIG cases so you will not be able to fly with them however they make road transport much easier. I can fit two of these cases in my SUV.
I do not like using the pick and pluck foam that comes with these cases for obvious reasons however I have coated some of this foam with a thick coating of Plastidip and this helps.
I also use the Cobalt connectors and strongly encourage others to do the same.
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Looking for the BlueROVâs dimensions with heavy configuration, needing it for transit cases and foam inserts.
Would love to hear from you or see yours to see what they look like.
Thank you
I use a Pelican 1660. It will fit a heavy and your tether if itâs not on a spool. Otherwise you can fit the vehicle and some accessories
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That looks awesome thank you for sharing.
Gâday Davie and others,
The super tough SPC906255 Spacecase (Spacecase Upside Down Box 900x620x550 mm - Spacepac Industries) is large enough for the BlueROV2 heavy configuration complete with payload skid and tether reel. The case is an up-side down style and the lid âjustâ fits over the ROV when it it held in the right location (I used some spare pick-n-pluck foam for this). There is also plenty of height inside the case for packing or other light weight items above the ROV itself.
This case is manufactured down here in Australia however I am sure there are similar cases manufactured in other countries. It is big and strong however you probably wonât want to be flying with it.
For interest sake and to help with a sense of scale, thatâs a Pelican Protector 1690 case sitting behind it on the floor.
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Gâday everyone.
I have since converted this transport case into a wet case by removing the foam and adding hard points for hold-down straps. This removes the need to dry the drone completely before transport and it makes it easier to dry the drone and the case for storage.
The top lid is also handy for use as a soaking tub.
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@Davie260563 Iâve just seen that this never got responded to. The dimensions are available in the Technical Details on the BlueROV2 Heavy product page, which also links to a 3D model 
The major dimensions are also covered in the Vehicles section of the WIP technical reference, which also links to the product page and 3D model.
Interesting approach @pforperry
Every compromise has different trade-offs, so while the âwet caseâ has less effective shock absorption it does have some extra convenience in terms of reduced immediate/short-term drying requirements, and the case itself is likely easier to maintain. Itâs probably still worth drying down exposed metal (particularly screws and bolts) to reduce corrosion, but thatâs at least a bit simpler than drying everything for every transport to protect/maintain the foam
Anyone using Aluminum cases? Like from Zarges ? Pros or Cons vs. Pelican; plastic cases ?
I use Zarges cases since I have many. Lack of wheels is inconvenient. I prefer using plastic cases with wheels, hence I am browsing these threads right now.
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Thatâs really a good point. Thanks.
Those who have the Pelican case for their ROV´s, Would Pelican 1660 or 1630 work for BR2 Heavy with Gripper and Ping360 possible do the trick ?
These seem to be appropriate for the BlueROV2 heavy alone including gripper sticking out :
These seem to be appropriate for the BlueROV2 + Spool + accessories. I like the half EU pallet size which makes it easier for storage.
Finally the Milwaukee Tool Chest can just host the BlueROV2 + Spool but almost no room for accessories. Two advantages:
- You can stack other packout cases if you already use them (laptop, tools, lunch)
- It has large wheels, nice for uneven terrain.
See below (Our Spool does not have a connector guard, I am not sure if it would fit in that case).
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Thatâs some excellent ideas. There some good alternative to the Pelican cases.