3d printed frames for a Blue Robotics Bluerov 2

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This project contains a collection of 3D printable main side frames and lower frame for a Blue Robotics Bluerov 2 Remote Underwater Vehicle at https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/rov/bluerov2/. Initially, when I created these STL copies of the real frame, it was not possible to purchase the frame components separately. However, that has since changed, and you can now buy the entire frame or any components from the Blue Robotics store as needed. Additionally, I did not create the mid frames in STL form because I was able to source them separately. The main frame segments are not my design. All rights, including copyright and trademark remain with Blue Robotics Inc. They have kindly allowed me to post these here so that others may use them (https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-bluerov-2-frames/2295). The exception is the lower frame segments, robot arm mount, and lightbar components, which are my design. Instructions: To assemble this project, you will need a large 3D printer to print most of these components. I sized them to fit on a Taz 300mm bed, but they may also fit other machines. Print them out of the strongest plastic possible, at the highest infil your machine is capable of (air voids + deep ocean pressures = bad). When finished, join them with marine epoxy and then paint them with an epoxy-based waterproof paint. The robot arm, lightbar mounts, and other items are still a work in progress. The intent is that the lightbar is split off the main housing camera tilt servo, and an auxiliary arm viewing camera is mounted offset in the center. The housing LED pieces extend into the float foam; however, there is sufficient room in the foam covers to still retain and install that foam. Since the 3D printed frames in ABS are buoyant, you may find that you need to add more weight than stock. For assembly of the ROV, other components, and instructions, check out the Blue Robotics store. In my opinion, it is one of the most accessible "pro" grade ROVs available to hobbyists in manageable part cost chunks. As evident from my other projects, I tend to use a significant amount of their hardware because it works well and is reasonably priced compared to alternatives.