Testing Procedures

The frame for the ROV will allow the craft to support a mechanical arm and hold the propulsion system. The frame should hold all equipment, and move smoothly and balanced as the propulsion system, moves it through the water.

The electrical housing should be able to contain the electrical exponents that cannot be exposed to water. It should contain such items so that they do not short circuit while the craft is submersed.

The controls should be able operate the propulsion system moving the craft; up, down, forwards, backwards, and rotating it. The controls should also be able to operate the mechanical arm.

Frame:
1. After completion of building, place in water with a depth of four meters.
2. The craft should be close to neutral buoyancy, but slightly positively buoyant.
3. Make adjustments with buoyancy until desired buoyancy level is attained.

Electrical Housing:
1. After completion of building, place underwater.
2. Use electrical components through housing.
3. Check to make sure nothing has short circuited.

Controls:
1. After completion of building, connect to the “umbilical cord” connected to the craft’s electrical housing.
2. Operate the craft with the controls.
3. Run every possible maneuver; move the craft up, down, forward, backward, and rotate it.
4. Operate the mechanical arm after the propulsion system has been tested and is in working condition.
5. Pick up desired object with craft.
6. Carry the object to the surface and back to the bottom.
7. Return craft to the surface.

An ROV picking tubes out of a basket.