All Guides and Tutorials

How to Choose a WetLink Penetrator
Learn how to choose the right WLP size for your cable.

Technical Reference
This page acts as a quick reference to the most important technical details of the main products in each category….

Ethernet Switch Installation Guide for the BlueROV2
Learn how to install the Ethernet Switch in your BlueROV2.

Speed of Sound in Water Calculator
This calculator has inputs for temperature (℃), depth (m)/pressure (kPa), and salinity (ppt), and outputs the speed of sound in water. Some information is provided for salinity level estimation.

BlueROV2 Assembly (R1 and R2 Versions)
Assembly Instructions for the retired R1 and R2 versions of the BlueROV2.

Blue Robotics Lithium-ion Battery Guide
Learn all about charging, using, and storing Blue Robotics lithium-ion batteries.

WetLink Penetrator Assembly and Installation
This guide will show you how to assemble and install a WetLink Penetrator.

H6 Pro Charger Firmware Unlock Guide
Unlock the full functionality of the H6 Pro Lithium Battery Charger.

Electrical Cable Voltage Drop Calculator
Calculate the voltage drop for a given current through the cable or the current through the cable required for a given voltage drop!

Advanced ROV Electronics Package Assembly Guide
Learn how to assemble the Advanced ROV Electronics Package.

Control the Basic ESC with an RC Transmitter
Learn how to control the Basic ESC with an RC Transmitter.

BlueROV2 Buyer’s Guide by Application
Check out this guide for what to install on your BlueROV2 for your specific industry!

BlueROV2 Buyer’s Guide by Options
Need a BlueROV2, but not quite sure what else to get for it? Check out this guide which goes through your options!

Finding Replacement Screws for Blue Robotics Products
A reference for finding replacement screws.

Outland Technology Power Supply BlueROV2 Integration
Convert your BlueROV2 to use a topside power supply instead of batteries.

Which Underwater Robotics Competition is Right for You?
Explore the many opportunities to compete in an underwater robotics competition!

Watertight Enclosure (WTE) User Guide
Learn how to assemble and use a Watertight Enclosure!

Control the Basic ESC with the Arduino Serial Monitor
Learn how to use the Arduino serial monitor to control the Basic ESC.

Understanding and Using Scanning Sonars
Learn how to interpret scanning sonar imagery and how to use it on ROVs with this guide.

Blue Robotics Connector Standard (Beta)
The Blue Robotics Connector Standard describes recommend pin configurations for various connectors and protocol types. These are used in our products to maximize inter-compatibility.

Control the Basic ESC with a Potentiometer and Arduino
Learn how to use a potentiometer and an Arduino to control the Basic ESC.

What is an Underwater ROV?
Learn about underwater ROVs and how they are used in science, education, exploration, and commercial applications!

Ping Sonar Technical Manual
Learn about the advanced functionality of the Ping Sonar!

Changing Communications Interface on the Ping360
Learn how to change the communications interfaces on the Ping360 for different applications.