Flatline Robotics
Underwater
ROV Build
Design and build a remotely operated underwater vehicle.
⏱ 6 Weeks · 2 Hrs/Wk
🎁 Keep Your ROV!
What You'll Build
- Waterproof ROV chassis and frame
- Multi-thruster propulsion system
- Tethered control system
- Underwater camera mount
- Buoyancy and ballast system
- Deep-diving exploration ROV
Week by Week
1
ROV Design & Physics
Underwater physics, buoyancy principles, and thruster placement theory.
2
Chassis & Waterproofing
Build watertight frame, seal electronics, install pressure-rated components.
3
Propulsion System
Install thrusters, wire motors, configure directional control.
4
Control & Tether
Build tether system, connect surface controller, test communication.
5
Camera & Vision
Install underwater camera, add lighting, test visibility.
6
Pool Testing
Final dive tests, maneuverability challenges, and exploration missions.
Take Home Your Underwater Explorer!
A fully functional ROV with thrusters, camera system, tethered controller, and all underwater engineering skills.
Skills You'll Gain
Waterproofing
Buoyancy Control
Thruster Design
Underwater Physics
Tethered Systems
Marine Engineering
Good to Know
- No prior ROV experience needed
- All materials and components included
- Small class: max 8 students
- Final pool testing session
- Perfect for aspiring marine engineers
Dive into exploration. Six weeks to build your underwater robot.
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