$790.00

This kit provides the components needed to upgrade to the BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration with four vertical thrusters, 6 degree-of-freedom control, increased buoyancy, and external thruster guards. Requires the use of two additional penetrator holes on the main enclosure.

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SKU: BR-101130
HS Code: 9503.00.00

Product Description

The BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit provides the components needed to upgrade your ROV to have four vertical thrusters, external thruster guards, and additional buoyancy.
With that upgrade, you’ll gain 6 degree-of-freedom control and active stabilization in roll and pitch making the BlueROV2 Heavy the most stable but maneuverable mini ROV on the market.

We’ve been planning this add-on for a long time – since before the BlueROV2 was even launched. Because of that, every BlueROV2 out there already has the mounting holes needed to upgrade to the heavy configuration.

This retrofit kit also includes additional buoyancy for more stability and lifting capacity. There’s a new round buoyancy foam block that fits in the void left by the original vertical thruster and a new fairing to bridge the gap between the old ones and keep a clean, hydrodynamic design.

Active stability control while pulling on the tether.

The BlueROV2 Heavy configuration also unlocks full six degree-of-freedom control for the vehicle and we’ve also put a lot of time into supporting that in ArduSub. Check out these new maneuvering capabilities that are truly unique compared to almost any ROV!

Combining that with the feedback stability control, you can orient the ROV in any position and control it just like normal. This is cool and fun to pilot, of course, but it also opens up a lot of new operational possibilities, especially when used with end effectors like the Newton Subsea Gripper.

The BlueROV2 Heavy retrofit kit can be added to any existing BlueROV2 and can also be purchased alongside new ROVs. The heavy guard, new buoyancy foam, and new fairing are also available separately. Please visit the documentation pages for assembly instructions, tutorials, and to learn how to pilot the vehicle in six degrees of freedom.

The upgrade to the heavy configuration is fairly straightforward and requires the use of two additional penetrator holes on the back end cap. The retrofit kit includes two additional Basic ESCs as well as two three-position terminal blocks to make wiring easy. It’s a bit of a squeeze to get the new ESCs in place but we have a clear set of instructions on how to do that!

The center video shows the ROV holding orientation while we pull on the tether to show the pitch stability. The ROV holds a steady camera view regardless of what’s going on.

This stability control is really useful when you’ve attached large payloads to the ROV, like a payload skid, or when you’ve got a lot of tether in the water, because it automatically corrects any unusual dynamics or imbalances. This is especially useful when using an ROV sonar like the Ping360 Scanning Sonar.

Demonstrating roll-pitch control.

Product Description

The BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit provides the components needed to upgrade your ROV to have four vertical thrusters, external thruster guards, and additional buoyancy.
With that upgrade, you’ll gain 6 degree-of-freedom control and active stabilization in roll and pitch making the BlueROV2 Heavy the most stable but maneuverable mini ROV on the market.

We’ve been planning this add-on for a long time – since before the BlueROV2 was even launched. Because of that, every BlueROV2 out there already has the mounting holes needed to upgrade to the heavy configuration.

This retrofit kit also includes additional buoyancy for more stability and lifting capacity. There’s a new round buoyancy foam block that fits in the void left by the original vertical thruster and a new fairing to bridge the gap between the old ones and keep a clean, hydrodynamic design.

Active stability control while pulling on the tether.

The BlueROV2 Heavy configuration also unlocks full six degree-of-freedom control for the vehicle and we’ve also put a lot of time into supporting that in ArduSub. Check out these new maneuvering capabilities that are truly unique compared to almost any ROV!

Combining that with the feedback stability control, you can orient the ROV in any position and control it just like normal. This is cool and fun to pilot, of course, but it also opens up a lot of new operational possibilities, especially when used with end effectors like the Newton Subsea Gripper.

The BlueROV2 Heavy retrofit kit can be added to any existing BlueROV2 and can also be purchased alongside new ROVs. The heavy guard, new buoyancy foam, and new fairing are also available separately. Please visit the documentation pages for assembly instructions, tutorials, and to learn how to pilot the vehicle in six degrees of freedom.

The upgrade to the heavy configuration is fairly straightforward and requires the use of two additional penetrator holes on the back end cap. The retrofit kit includes two additional Basic ESCs as well as two three-position terminal blocks to make wiring easy. It’s a bit of a squeeze to get the new ESCs in place but we have a clear set of instructions on how to do that!

The center video shows the ROV holding orientation while we pull on the tether to show the pitch stability. The ROV holds a steady camera view regardless of what’s going on.

This stability control is really useful when you’ve attached large payloads to the ROV, like a payload skid, or when you’ve got a lot of tether in the water, because it automatically corrects any unusual dynamics or imbalances. This is especially useful when using an ROV sonar like the Ping360 Scanning Sonar.

Demonstrating roll-pitch control.
CAD model demonstrates the BlueROV2 with Heavy Configuration.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Total ROV Weight (in air with ballast)11.5 kg26 lb
Forward Bollard Thrust (45°)9 kgf19.8 lbf
Vertical Bollard Thrust14 kgf30.8 lbf
Lateral Bollard Thrust (45°)9 kgf19.8 lbf

2D Drawings

heavy-upgrade-2view

3D Models

BlueROV2 Heavy 3D Model (GrabCAD)

BROV2-HEAVY-FILES (.zip)

Revision History

29 June 2023

  • BROV2-HEAVY-RETROFIT-R2-RP SKU changed to BR-101130

7 June 2022

  • Minor revision
  • M4x16 socket head cap screws changed to M4x16 button head cap screws
  • Self tapping screws changed to M4x16 button head cap screws

24 May 2021

  • R2 - Initial release
  • Updated T200 Thrusters to R2 version.

27 February 2018

  • R1 - Initial release
BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit Installation
This guide will show you how to convert your BlueROV2 into the Heavy Configuration for 6 degree-of-freedom control!

Community

Blue Robotics Forum – BlueROV2