The Bit Buckets (FRC Team 4183) built this underwater robot for the 2013 National Underwater Robotics Competition, hosted by Team 842, Falcon Robotics. Their website is here: https://sites.google.com/site/nationalunderwaterrobotics/ In a few days, you should find our technical report posted on their website. Feel free to ask any questions here.
ahh yes. the old Mayfair bilge pump cartage with a propeller trick. I like the color scheme too
That is SO cool. I wish we could do NURC!
I assume the airspace is to keep the electronics dry…
I wonder if you could use mineral oil around the electronics to balance the buoyancy more? http://www.pugetsystems.com/submerged.php
Here’s our NURC intro video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgpb-Uzq9ig