More Specifications

Cost:

• Some cost limitations may arise, none have been observed as of September 20th, 2007

Aesthetics:

• Must look professional, by the standards of the team building it
• May have a team emblemWill be painted, to distinguish from other ROVs at competition

Function:

• To operate smoothly in a freshwater environment of up to 4 meters and place well in competition
• Must be able to maneuver up, down, forwards, backwards, and rotate
• Must be able to pick up objects and carry them to the desired location

Ergonomics:

• The human will interact with the finished product by remotely controlling the craft from land
• The ROV will be operated though a controller or control box
• The human must be able to place it in the water with only members of the team
• The human must be able to remove the craft from the water

Quality:

• Built well enough so that it does well in competition
• The craft will be built to hold up until it is disassembled

User:

• Will be used by two teammates and myself
• Someone with skill in controlling an object remotely
• Possibly someone who often plays video games
• Must have know how to use the controls to operate precisely
• Not much human training should be needed to operate this system

Environment:

• The ROV will be used at a maximum depth of approximately 4 meters
• The ROV will be tested in a large fresh water pool
• The product will not be harmful to the environment in any way

Specifications

General:

• Must operate on DC current
• Must operate with less than 13 Volts and 25 Amps
• Must be carried, launched, and recovered by only the team members
• Must be operable at a depth of 4 meters
• Will need working mechanical arm
• Must be Remotely operated

Frame:

• Must be submersible in freshwater
• Must be durable
• Must be able to hold all system components; such as the propulsion, cameras, etc.

Electrical Housing:

• Must be completely waterproof
• All electronics must come from control box through “umbilical cord” to housing
• All systems must run off of electric that comes through the housing

Controls:

• Must be simple to teach to use
• Must be run with switches or joysticks for simplicity