[hackerspaces] OpenRov Classes?

[Lee von Kraus]

There are much easier/cheaper ways to make basic underwater robots than to
build an openrov. These simpler underwater robots would be much more easily
accomplishable by beginners visiting a hackerspace. Basically in its most
basic form all you need is two or more waterproofed motors linked to two
above water switches, and some cut up pvc pipe. The waterproof motors can
just be re-purposed bilge pump motors which can be bought cheaply
($12<http://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Bilge-Pump-600/dp/B004LRBI9A/ref=sr_1_21?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1381931962&sr=1-21&keywords=bilge+pump>).
If you want to go even cheaper/easier for kids you can make one with a
single pager motor and a centrifuge tube (see
here<http://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Drive-Micro-ROV-ROVVor/>),
it's like a bristlebot for water


On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 10:03 PM, Christie Dudley <longobord at gmail.com>wrote:

> It just occurred to me that this might not be a troll.
>
> So basically, Carolyn, you decide on a night when you'll do your (little
> or big) projects. Say, Circuit Hacking Monday. You announce this to
> everyone who will listen - signs in coffee shops, posts to special interest
> group mailing lists, etc. On the night announced, make the little kits
> available to people who show up and want to solder. Have soldering
> workstations and necessary tools available, as well as knowledgable people
> able to explain technique.
>
> The little kits are fun, but having a real working underwater robot is way
> cooler (and more expensive) than that. You could do the same thing there,
> but it requires more continuity - a regular group of people who are
> interested. As was pointed out, it's a bit of an investment, but you get
> something way cool when you're done and it's a great group project.
>
> Christie
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> On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 5:28 PM, john lunger <justj1915 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Explain how you fill up your hackerspaces with projects like these. How
>> does this work?
>> Carolyn
>>
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>>  *From:* Christie Dudley <longobord at gmail.com>
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>> *Subject:* Re: [hackerspaces] OpenRov Classes?
>>
>> If you limit what your hackerspace does to the simple stuff, the people
>> who've had the opportunity to find what they're good at will more likely
>> get bored and leave. It's good to have a mix of projects that keep people
>> interested.
>>
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>>
>> On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Florencia Edwards <floev22 at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>> isn't it a bit expensive? I think people who are new to making want to
>> try projects that are not that long and expensive, to see what they are
>> beset at, their capabilities, what sort of projects are they into. Like
>> soldering classes, or arduino.
>>
>>
>> 2013/10/14 Nils Hitze <nhitze at gmail.com>
>>
>>  Good idea?
>>
>> OpenROV Classes in Makerspaces
>>
>> Here's what I was thinking: working with makerspaces or a specific member
>> of a makerspace to organize an OpenROV Class/Build. It could be one
>> weekend. Or two weekends. Or one night a week for a month. But we offer the
>> teacher 5 OpenROVs at a discounted rate, and they are able to charge for
>> the class, say $1k total, to cover their time and the OpenROV components.
>> This would be a great maker education project for someone who is new to
>> making, as well as a good way to make a little money on the side for
>> someone who works at a makerspace. It will also be a great way to start
>> building more local OpenROV communities.
>>
>> What do you think? Any makerspace operators out there want to pilot this
>> with us?
>>
>> http://openrov.com/profiles/blogs/openrov-classes-in-makerspaces
>>
>> Saw it on FB on Bilal Ghalibs Wall (Bilal == Hackerspace Baghdad, etc)
>>
>> via https://www.facebook.com/DavidTLang/posts/10102546959250127
>>
>> Nils Hitze
>>
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