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the idea was originally entitled the Mayfly Project, but that concept died and was replaced by a more machine looking homebuilt system made entirely of pvc and basic electronics. it started as a few lousy sketches and then became a real goal when i started to look at the pricing of parts. it has been through quite a few steps and changes as you can see and has finally come to this point - the pictures detail - the J'SFR III / vi (it's a music joke)

this latest design, which i have already built a working thruster for, uses only three motors, two side mounted for forward and back and turning and one back mounted for horizontal motion. i am still in the process of sketching out an idea for skids that would work and when i have them i will place them here. i plan to use led lights on small plates for the lighting and a camera from sparkfun.com
under sealed plexiglass. it will all run, sans the camera, to h bridge relays that will be attached through the tether to a car battery, my laptop, and a joystick control box. the goal of this design was to make something light in weight and with minimal outer pieces and to attain a certain degree of aesthetic value as well. i'm very pleased with how the project is going as of right now, though financial limitations and tools are making process slow.

lastest design