Mini ROV Materials List

Frame

1. Frame of mini sub -Reticulation pipe diameter 6mm or ¼ inch- 1.5m length. Bunnings
2. 14 x Tee polyld black 4mm sections to fit retic pipe. Bunnings or Total Eden pack 500  -$0.35 ea. Total $175

Floats

1. Floats -2 x PVC pipe diameter 25mm x 120mm long- Bunnings
2. 2x pipe ends to fit- Bunnings

Propulsion

1. Motor mounts -Cable management saddle mount 6 pack. Bunnings $3.22 or Aluminium channel 16 x 12 x 1.6mm x 1M (this cut to 20mm pieces makes 50 saddles for motors)
2. Motor mount for vertical motor -Aluminium angle 25x2x 1.6mm x 1M,  cut to 25mm long. (makes 40 pieces) for mounting vertical motor thruster.   Bunnings
3. Motor mount for 2 forward motors -Aluminium 20 x 1.6mm x 1M, Flat bar cut to lengths 100-120mm for motor mounts will make 9-10 pieces. Or acrylic sheet.
4. 3x  motors F260 , 3-12volt 4.5volt- Altronics
5. 3 x propellors, diameter -30mm, shaft diameter- 2mm or 3mm. Scorpio technology- Victoria, Prop 2 blade 2.4mm hole size, 28mm diameter, $12.95 per 10 pack,  tel-(03) 98029913 ,  www.scorpiotechnology.com prop 3 blade 25mm diameter, $12.95 per 10 pack.

Controller

1. Control board -Acrylic sheet 120mm x 120mm x2.44 mm thick.  Alternatively, you could use 4-6mm MDF (compressed fibre board 2.4M x 1.2M) sheet, will also need to be cut to size.
2. 3 x SW TOG SPDT ST PCB C/OF. M&M switches -3 way self return to centre, low voltage 3-12v . Altronics
3. 1 x connector strip 12 terminal for wires/ terminal block.
4. 2 x duel battery holders with wire terminal for AA batteries. Jaycar,or Altronics

Consumables for Project

1. 4 x large zip ties- 200mm. Bunnings
2. 5 x small zip ties. Jaycar,or  Bunnings.
3. 4x aluminium rivets diameter 3.2mm comes in small and large packs 50-100-500, Bunnings
4. Electrical hookup wire .16 -4 colours, 3 metres of each. Altronics- 1 roll $13,86 Or use 4 core security wiring all in one –roll ( less drag in water). Jaycar,or Altronics
5. 6 x blade terminals- 4mm for rear of the motors. Coventrys or Jaycar,or Altronics
6. Snake wrap for wiring –  3metres, using separate wires.  None if using security 4 core wire.  Jaycar,or Altronics

Tools and Equipment Required

• Battery drill –Bunnings.
• Drill bit for rivet holes diameter 3.2mm or 3.5mm- Bunnings.
• Small vice mounted to bench Jaycar,or Altronics
• Side cutter pliers –Bunnings.
• Wire strippers Jaycar,or Altronics
• Small pliers pointy nose Jaycar,or Altronics
• Wire crimp tool Jaycar,or Altronics
• Soldering iron and solder Jaycar,or Altronics
• Soldering station Jaycar,or Altronics
• Rivet gun- Bunnings.
• Small file- Bunnings
• Hot glue gun or similar- Bunnings.
• Hack saw
• Safety glasses- Bunnings