Robocam II dive

cstmwrks · 16th October 2007, 21:43

This was just taken a few hours ago. The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me. A pond some 90 miles from my house with 250 foot average vis. Its my " almost all rubber rebreather " and the DSV made from a PVC Tee fitting. The tank sags way to far on the side with the valve so I will opt for some kind of waist strap to keep it snug to my belly area. Never noticed till I saw this picture!
In a few days the parts I ordered for a snog valve should be here so I'll have to get to work on that.

Bill

Tom Rose · 16th October 2007, 23:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks)

This was just taken a few hours ago. The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me. A pond some 90 miles from my house with 250 foot average vis. Its my " almost all rubber rebreather " and the DSV made from a PVC Tee fitting. The tank sags way to far on the side with the valve so I will opt for some kind of waist strap to keep it snug to my belly area. Never noticed till I saw this picture!
In a few days the parts I ordered for a snog valve should be here so I'll have to get to work on that.

Bill

Great pose......

Glad you found some clear water....'bout time.

Tom

tibby · 16th October 2007, 23:29

Nice, looks stealthy. So is that Clear Lake, OR?
Tibby

cstmwrks · 17th October 2007, 00:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by tibby)

Nice, looks stealthy. So is that Clear Lake, OR?
Tibby

Nope.. Hagerman near twin falls. Gotta fix the dangelies for a more improved stealth look if I'm ever going to make the cover of Vogue!!

tibby · 17th October 2007, 03:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks)

Nope.. Hagerman near twin falls. Gotta fix the dangelies for a more improved stealth look if I'm ever going to make the cover of Vogue!!

I think you'd have to wear those high heel fins I saw in a post a while back, in addition to fixing the danglies. Vogue is quite stringent you know.

...seriously it does look sleek, the rest... minor adjustments.

Ben Field · 17th October 2007, 12:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks)

The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me.

HOLD the phone- what is a Robot Camera? Sounds great

cstmwrks · 17th October 2007, 14:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

HOLD the phone- what is a Robot Camera? Sounds great

I have two of them. The first one is a steerable video camera with twin thrusters so it can track along with the diver. I have not messed with it in a few years but intend on making the first ROBOCAM smaller and with programable movements some time in 08.
The one that made the image I posted yesterday is the still camera version.
About every 20 seconds it will take a picture. ROBOCAM II does not have a thruster system ( yet ) so it just hovers in one place. I would have posted more images but the batteries in the camera gave out!
Why have I made these? Would it not be much easier to just bring a second diver along?....... Well this kinda got started with my days in Alaska. Finding a day with good weather, clear water and a camera diver willing to go along was trouble enough. Down here in Idaho weather is never an issue. Finding a diver that is willing to dive here with some nut case who builds his own gear however. I think you can fill in the blanks.

Bill

Ben Field · 17th October 2007, 15:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks)

I have two of them. The first one is a steerable video camera with twin thrusters so it can track along with the diver. I have not messed with it in a few years but intend on making the first ROBOCAM smaller and with programable movements some time in 08.
The one that made the image I posted yesterday is the still camera version.
About every 20 seconds it will take a picture. ROBOCAM II does not have a thruster system ( yet ) so it just hovers in one place. I would have posted more images but the batteries in the camera gave out!
Why have I made these? Would it not be much easier to just bring a second diver along?....... Well this kinda got started with my days in Alaska. Finding a day with good weather, clear water and a camera diver willing to go along was trouble enough. Down here in Idaho weather is never an issue. Finding a diver that is willing to dive here with some nut case who builds his own gear however. I think you can fill in the blanks.

Bill

So you have a diver operated ROV and a neutrally buoyant timelapse camera?

Too Cool, any pics/stats of them, I'm fascinated

cstmwrks · 17th October 2007, 18:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

So you have a diver operated ROV and a neutrally buoyant timelapse camera?

Too Cool, any pics/stats of them, I'm fascinated

That is more or less correct. No pics of them, they are both ugly as sin in there functionality. Both units accept a "normal" video housing or camera housing. The still camera version has a finger that pushes the shutter button over and over at an even pace till you tell it to stop. I may get it set up with a laser or IR switch so I can tell it to start or stop without getting near it.

Bill

16th October 2007, 21:43	#1 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Robocam II dive This was just taken a few hours ago. The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me. A pond some 90 miles from my house with 250 foot average vis. Its my " almost all rubber rebreather " and the DSV made from a PVC Tee fitting. The tank sags way to far on the side with the valve so I will opt for some kind of waist strap to keep it snug to my belly area. Never noticed till I saw this picture! In a few days the parts I ordered for a snog valve should be here so I'll have to get to work on that. Bill __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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16th October 2007, 23:01	#2 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 331	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks) This was just taken a few hours ago. The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me. A pond some 90 miles from my house with 250 foot average vis. Its my " almost all rubber rebreather " and the DSV made from a PVC Tee fitting. The tank sags way to far on the side with the valve so I will opt for some kind of waist strap to keep it snug to my belly area. Never noticed till I saw this picture! In a few days the parts I ordered for a snog valve should be here so I'll have to get to work on that. Bill Great pose...... Glad you found some clear water....'bout time. Tom __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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16th October 2007, 23:29	#3 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 338	Re: Robocam II dive Nice, looks stealthy. So is that Clear Lake, OR? Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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17th October 2007, 00:18	#4 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by tibby) Nice, looks stealthy. So is that Clear Lake, OR? Tibby Nope.. Hagerman near twin falls. Gotta fix the dangelies for a more improved stealth look if I'm ever going to make the cover of Vogue!! __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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17th October 2007, 03:42	#5 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 338	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks) Nope.. Hagerman near twin falls. Gotta fix the dangelies for a more improved stealth look if I'm ever going to make the cover of Vogue!! I think you'd have to wear those high heel fins I saw in a post a while back, in addition to fixing the danglies. Vogue is quite stringent you know....seriously it does look sleek, the rest... minor adjustments. __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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17th October 2007, 12:34	#6 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,775	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks) The image came from a robot camera I took on the trip with me. HOLD the phone- what is a Robot Camera? Sounds great __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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17th October 2007, 14:50	#7 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) HOLD the phone- what is a Robot Camera? Sounds great I have two of them. The first one is a steerable video camera with twin thrusters so it can track along with the diver. I have not messed with it in a few years but intend on making the first ROBOCAM smaller and with programable movements some time in 08. The one that made the image I posted yesterday is the still camera version. About every 20 seconds it will take a picture. ROBOCAM II does not have a thruster system ( yet ) so it just hovers in one place. I would have posted more images but the batteries in the camera gave out! Why have I made these? Would it not be much easier to just bring a second diver along?....... Well this kinda got started with my days in Alaska. Finding a day with good weather, clear water and a camera diver willing to go along was trouble enough. Down here in Idaho weather is never an issue. Finding a diver that is willing to dive here with some nut case who builds his own gear however. I think you can fill in the blanks. Bill __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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17th October 2007, 15:13	#8 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,775	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks) I have two of them. The first one is a steerable video camera with twin thrusters so it can track along with the diver. I have not messed with it in a few years but intend on making the first ROBOCAM smaller and with programable movements some time in 08. The one that made the image I posted yesterday is the still camera version. About every 20 seconds it will take a picture. ROBOCAM II does not have a thruster system ( yet ) so it just hovers in one place. I would have posted more images but the batteries in the camera gave out! Why have I made these? Would it not be much easier to just bring a second diver along?....... Well this kinda got started with my days in Alaska. Finding a day with good weather, clear water and a camera diver willing to go along was trouble enough. Down here in Idaho weather is never an issue. Finding a diver that is willing to dive here with some nut case who builds his own gear however. I think you can fill in the blanks. Bill So you have a diver operated ROV and a neutrally buoyant timelapse camera? Too Cool, any pics/stats of them, I'm fascinated __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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17th October 2007, 18:58	#9 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: Robocam II dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) So you have a diver operated ROV and a neutrally buoyant timelapse camera? Too Cool, any pics/stats of them, I'm fascinated That is more or less correct. No pics of them, they are both ugly as sin in there functionality. Both units accept a "normal" video housing or camera housing. The still camera version has a finger that pushes the shutter button over and over at an even pace till you tell it to stop. I may get it set up with a laser or IR switch so I can tell it to start or stop without getting near it. Bill __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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