5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics Home (https://www.bluerobotics.com) / Guide (https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/) / BlueROV2 Heavy Con guration Retro t Kit Installation BlueROV2 Heavy Con guration Retro t Kit Installation Introduction The BlueROV2 Heavy Con guration Retro t Kit provides the components needed to upgrade your ROV to have four vertical thrusters, external thruster guards, and additional buoyancy.
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5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-1.jpg?x62571) 2. Remove the fairings and buoyancy blocks by removing the self-tapping screws that hold the fairings to the frame. (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-step-3.png?x62571) https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics 3. Optional: In order to ensure thruster mounting is not mixed up, it is recommended to apply short strips of masking tape to the outside of the thruster ducts and labeling them 5,6,7 and 8 respectively according to the thruster diagrams. Thruster 5 (CCW propeller) with red penetrator nut. Thruster 6 (CW propeller) with red penetrator nut. Thruster 7 (CW propeller) with red penetrator nut.
/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-2.jpg?x62571) 4. Remove the M3x12 screws holding Thrusters 5 and 6 to the side panels and place the screws to the side. (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-3.jpg?x62571) https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics 5. Cut and remove any zipties holding the motor wires for Thrusters 5 and 6 to the frame. (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-4.jpg?x62571) 6. Remove the 4” Electronics enclosure from the ROV by removing the M3x16 screws that mount the enclosure to the ROV cradle. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-5.jpg?x62571) 7. Remove the Vent Plug from the Vent Penetrator Bolt on the electronics enclosure. 8. Remove the Aluminum End Cap with 14 Holes by removing the six M3x12 screws using the M2.5 hex driver. Place the M3x12 screws, clips (small L-shaped parts) in a safe place. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-6.jpg?x62571) 9. Remove the two blank penetrators as pictured from the 4” End Cap with the penetrator wrench that came with the BlueROV2 kit. (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/end-cap-remove.jpg?x62571) Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics Install New Thrusters To Install the new thrusters, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 x T200 with counter-clockwise propeller 1 x T200 with clockwise propeller 1 x Bag with 8 M3x12 screws 8 x M3x12 screws you had set aside from removing Thrusters 5 and 6 1 x Silicone Grease – 10g Tube 1 x Threadlocker 1 x Penetrator wrench 1 x 2.5 mm hex driver 1.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-7.jpg?x62571) 2. Reinstall the 4” Aluminum End Cap with the following steps: Clean the O-ring and make sure that it is free of any debris or damage. Clean the O-Ring Flange (4” Series) and make sure that the O-ring groove is free of any debris or damage. Apply Silicone grease to the O-ring. Install face seal O-ring onto the O-Ring Flange (4” Series).
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-9.jpg?x62571) Install New Electronics To install the new electronics, you will need the following parts and tools: 2 x Basic ESC 2 x 3 Pole Euro Terminal Block 1 x Small (~2 mm) at head screw driver 1 x Large (~#2) Phillips head screw driver 1.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-10.jpg?x62571) 2. Connect the motor power wires from the thrusters 7 and 8 to the motor terminal blocks as shown, using your 2 mm at head screw driver. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-23.jpg?x62571) 3. Connect the motor power wires from the new ESCs to the motor terminal blocks as shown below, using your 2 mm at head screw driver. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-11.jpg?x62571) 4.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-12.jpg?x62571) 6. Secure the ESCs to the tray using one ziptie each and lightly wrapping them around the other ESC motor power wires. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-13.jpg?x62571) Install New Thruster Guards To install the new thruster guards, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 Bag of 12 M4x16mm screws 1 Bag of #4×0.5” Thread forming screws 8 x Heavy Guard Mounting Brackets 2 x Heavy Guards 1 x Threadlocker 1 x #1 Phillips head screwdriver 1. Apply one drop of threadlocker to each of the M4x16mm screws.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-15.jpg?x62571) 4. Install four more thruster guard mounting brackets (two on each side) in the holes near the middle of the ROV using one M4x16 screw and one #4×0.5” thread forming screw per bracket. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-22.jpg?x62571) 5. Tighten all the screws evenly until they are tight enough to properly secure the thruster guard to the frame and there is no excess freedom of movement.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics The primary goal of Thruster and Lumen cable management is to prevent the wires from getting cut by the propellers. Make sure to check that no wire can reach a propeller after you have nished routing the cables. Below are some examples of what the cable routing should look like. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-20.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-step-3.png?x62571) 2. Place the new round Heavy buoyancy blocks into the open space where Thrusters 5 and 6 used to be. Ensure the at sides of the blocks are parallel to the sides of the ROV. Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-16.jpg?x62571) 3. Place the new plastic Heavy fairings on top of the buoyancy blocks and secure them to the old fairing blocks using the included self-tapping fairing screws. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heavy-tutorial-18.jpg?x62571) Privacy - Terms https://www.bluerobotics.
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5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics Mounting Additional Ballast to the Frame To mount the ballast to the frame you need the following parts and tools: 7 x 200g ballast weights (from original BlueROV2 Kit) 3 x 200g ballast weights (from Heavy Retro t Kit) 10 x 8-16 Thread, 5/8” Long, Thread-Forming Screws 1 x #2 Phillips head screwdriver To get the longest battery life and the best driving experience, it is important to have the ROV close to balanced from fro
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/qgc-heavy-parameter-setup.png?x62571) 5. Follow the respective guide for re-entering the parameter values for the Power Module (depreciated) or Power Sense Module (current). Power Sense Module (PSM) Installation (https://www.bluerobotics.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics The motor directions for the BlueROV2 must be con gured prior to operation. Be sure to keep all body parts and clothing clear of thrusters while the BlueROV2 is armed. DO NOT run thrusters for longer than 30 seconds in air. 1. Go to the *Vehicle Settings* page in QGroundControl and select the Motors tab in the sidebar on the left. 2. Read and understand the instructions on the setup page. 3.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics 1. Using the joystick button functions for trim_roll and trim_pitch. This function is standard with the BlueROV2 setup. Push the buttons once, or hold them down to adjust the roll and pitch angle of the vehicle. (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joystick-defaults.png?x62571) 2. Using the joystick button function roll_pitch_toggle. This is an advanced function.
5/20/2019 BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation - Blue Robotics (https://www.bluerobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/joystick-stick-mode.png?x62571) These functions can be assigned to buttons on the joystick in the Joystick tab of the Vehicle Setup menu. The roll and pitch inputs are cleared when switching to MANUAL mode. They are NOT cleared when disarmed.
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