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