Amethyst AUV Platform
A 3D-printed AUV for DIY underwater robotics development and exploration
Now in E/Xplorer AUV version
PROJECT WERE HEAVILY UPGRADED AND IS MOVED TO SEPARATE WEBSITE
3D Printed U-Drone not only for Makers
Amethyst is a versatile, modular and fully 3D-printable AUV frame design. Thanks to its 3D-printed origin, it is finally an affordable platform for every maker wishing to create and operate semi-professional grade underwater craft. Advanced modularity makes it easy to modify and customize its configuration to meet virtually any imaginable goal. You can make it sophisticated and smart for serious archaeological missions, or incredibly simple just for weekend fun in the pool. Thanks to its light weight and small size, it can be run right from the beach, a pier or an inflatable kayak. The design consists of 23 smaller 3D-printed parts screwed together, so an ordinary printer can make it. And you can print it from eco-friendly PLA.
Multiple configurations of one complete design
It can be reconfigured in minutes. Just rearrange and screw the parts into whatever shape you like. Think U-Transformers :)
Your 3D printer is good enough to output fine Amethyst
Whether you print on a cheap Chinese FLSun or a professional Ultimaker, Amethyst is designed to be built from small parts that always come out working well. Parts are specially crafted to be printed without supports wherever possible. While still rugged, filament-saving approaches were applied as standard.
Arm your sub with cameras, sonars, magnetometers, radios or other easily findable, affordable sensors from AliExpress or eBay
How you can use Amethyst
- - Testing prototypes of new instruments and electronics
- - Underwater robotic software development and testing
- - Underwater archaeological surveys
- - Oceanographic research
- - Remote underwater photography
- - Aquaculture farm inspections
- - Search and retrieval of lost items
- - Anchorage scouting for yachts
- - Diver's assistance and safety control
- - Remote snorkelling with potentially dangerous animals
- - Weekend fun by the sea, lake or pool
- - School project
MAIN FEATURES
- - Complete 3D-printed body
- - Funny costs to make, while still professional
- - Adapted for use with cheap, off-the-shelf motors, electronics and accessories
- - Modular design - rearranged in minutes
- - Hybrid AUV / ROV design
- - Rugged, stable, customizable
- - Customizable mountings and openings for a plethora of sensors, instruments, antennas, internal cameras, external GoPros, etc.
- - Assembled with screws for easy upgrades, modifications or repairs. Minimal gluing.
- - Usable as a group of independent, low-cost AUVs working together on separate tasks or in swarms
