A cost-optimized version of the shallow-water ROV, reducing the budget by over 5
A cost-optimized version of the shallow-water ROV, reducing the budget by over 50% by switching to a PVC-based hull and a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W while maintaining core functionality.
BOM size
12
AliExpress live
$363
Robot type
marine
Safety review
consumer prototype
Lista de materiais (12)
110mm PVC Pressure Pipe (300mm)
chassis · Main waterproof hull body
×1
$12
110mm PVC End Cap & Acrylic Disc
chassis · Waterproof sealing and viewport
×1
$25
Budget Underwater Thruster (CW/CCW)
actuation · Propulsion and depth control
×3
$75
20A Mini BLHeli ESC
actuation · Brushless motor speed control
×3
$24
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
compute · Main controller and video server
×1
$15
PCA9685 16-Channel PWM Driver
compute · Precise PWM signal generation
×1
$5
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2
sensing · Live FPV video feed
×1
$12
Water Leak Sensor Probe
sensing · Safety: Detect hull breaches
×2
$16
3S 2200mAh 25C LiPo Battery
power · Internal power source
×1
$20
3A Mini BEC / Voltage Regulator
power · Power RPi from 3S battery
×1
$5
20m Cat5e Ethernet Cable
connectivity · Communication tether
×1
$15
12V LED Strip (Waterproof)
misc · Basic underwater lighting
×1
$5
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