This document provides an overview of the contents of an ROV competition box, including goals, electronics components like power converters, motor drivers, communication methods, cameras, tethers, and a tether control unit. It also discusses scoring, safety tips, and power budgeting for the competition. The document gives descriptions and examples of different types of electronics components that could be used to build the ROV.

1. ROV Local competition
2014
Sameh Galal
Twitter: @samehbot

2. What is in the box?
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Goals
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Contents
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ROV Electronics
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Power converter
● Motor Driver
● Interfacing
● TCU
Sharing Ideas
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Scoring
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Tips & Tricks
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3. Electronics: Power converter
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Voltages
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Is it a must?
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Types

4. Power Converter: Zener Regulator

5. Power Converter: CAETUS 2013

6. Power Converter: CAETUS 2013

7. Power Converter: CAETUS 2013
Mica

8. Power Converter: Transistor Data Sheet

9. Power Converter: Buck Converter

10. Power Converter: Vicor Power Converter

11. Electronics: Motor Driver
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Define your needs!
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Types:
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Relay
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Transistor H-Bridge
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BJT
● MOSFET
Combination (Relay + Transistor)
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12. Electronics: Motor Driver - Relay

13. Electronics: Motor Driver - BJT

14. Electronics: Motor Driver – MOSFET

15. Electronics: Motor Driver – Opto-Coupler

16. Electronics: Motor Driver – CAETUS 2013

17. Electronics: Motor Driver – CAETUS 2013

18. Communication
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RS232
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RS485
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Ethernet
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Fiber Optics

19. Camera
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Quality
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Water isolated cameras
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Balun
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MAX7456 On Screen Display (Sparkfun)

20. Interfacing
CARE ABOUT LOOSE WIRES!

21. Tether
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Power
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Communication
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Cameras
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Tether Shield
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Buoyancy
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Connectors

22. Tether Control Unit
Reduce setup time!
No loose wires!

23. Safety
A safer you is a safer me

24. Power budget
Know what you have and spend it wise!

25. Scoring