Ping Engineering : 2021 MATE Technical Report

This 25-page report describes the design and construction of TopSpin 3.0, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by Ping Engineering, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes.

In the report, an abstract contextualizes the group and project. Then, a project management section highlights group roles and the project's schedule. The design rationale is then presented, which includes information on the frame, buoyancy, the propulsion system, auto level pitch control, the on-board electrical housing, the control box, tether, software, communications, and cameras. Mission tools are then highlighted, which include a hydraulic gripper. The report then considers the reuse of prior models' parts. The safety philosophy and checklists are then provided. A critical analysis section also considers prototyping, testing and troubleshooting, and problem solving. Finally, the report provides accounting information, references, acknowledgements, and five diagrams and charts.

Manuals for each class and technical documentation from other teams are available to view separately.