CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
A shot showing the two 20w halogen lights pods, this is another idea I got from Steve Thone
website
homebuiltrovs.com
(I highly recommend you check it out)
You can also see the split ring I made to support the bouyancy
tanks and the upsidedown tee that will be part of the camera housing.
Another shot showing the copper pipe clamps holding the light pods in place. This will give me a chance to rotate the lights
after my first deployment.
BTW
The skids were supposed to have the removable cap at the rear and the front should have a 45 degree
up ending. It will be changed soon.
Cap with threaded plug for access to adjustment knob
Speed cotrolling reostat housing
Since the motor that operates the claw spins way too fast to have accurate control of the opening and closing the claw, I had to reduced
the voltage to slow it down. I'll be using a SPDT toggle switch with a spring return to center off position to operate the claw. (from
Radio Shack)
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