Seaperch

What is Sea-Perch?

Sea Perch is an innovative underwater robotics program that trains teachers - who then train their students - to build an ROV, or remotely operated vehicle.

· Sea Perch is...Hands On

· Sea Perch is...Interdisciplinary

· Sea Perch is...Inexpensive

· Sea Perch is...Global

· Sea Perch...Excites Students about Science

· Engineering : through construction and design

· Biology : through water sampling and habitat observation

· Physics : through buoyancy and electrical wiring

· History : through the evolution of ocean exploration, and so much more!

SeaPerch Kit – List of Supplies

1 Mesh - 12" x 8" - Black Polyethylene

1 Sealed Lead Acid Battery - 12 V, 7 Ah,

1 Sealed Lead Acid Battery Charger - 12 V, 500 mA

1 Battery Charger Cable - SLA Cord

1 Wax Bowl Ring

10 White PVC 1/2" - 90 Degree Elbow

5 White PVC 1/2" x 12" - Straight Pipe

4 White PVC 1/2" - Tee

1 Electrical Tape - Black - Roll

3 Clamp - 2 Hole - Steel - 1-3/16" Outside Diameter

1 Solder - 60/40 Rosin Core

3 12 VDC Motor. 0.7 A - Shaft Diameter "0.091"

1 40 ft. 350 MHz Cat 5e Solid PVC White Cable

1 18 Awg Speaker Wire - 6'

1 24 AWG Black Stranded Hookup Wire - 2'

1 24 AWG Red Stranded Hookup Wire - 2'

1 SeaSwitch Control Box Kit

2 Pool Noodle - 5" Piece

3 Film Canister - 35 mm or Plastic Vial - 50 ml

15 Cable/Zip Ties - 6" Black

1 Transfer Pipette - Disposable - Small Graduated

1 Sharpie Marker - Black or Red

1 Urethane Adhesive & Mixing Stick 3.5 Gram Pack

1 Alcohol Wipe

1 Butyl Rubber Tape - 1.5" x 3" (Monkey Dung)

3 Propellers - Plastic 1/8" Shaft Size

3 Propeller Shaft Threaded Coupler

1 Alligator Clips (Set of 2)

1 Black Alligator Clip Insulator

1 Red Alligator Clip Insulator

6 Sheet Metal Screws - Stainless Steel - #6 x 1/2"

6 Flat Washer - Stainless Steel - #6

6 Hex Nut 4-40 - Brass

1 H-Column - 3/8" ABS Plastic - 15"

1 Safety Glasses

1 SeaPerch Tote Bag

1 SeaPerch - 8" Ruler

1 SeaPerch Pen

3 SeaPerch Brochures