Barracuda ROV with Thrusters and Tether (Rev 2)

The new SeaMATE Barracuda ROV Kit is an ROV kit featuring analog or digital joystick control of four motors. The kit consists of a control system, wires to receive and deliver power, and thrusters (motors, propeller adapters, and propellers). A frame is not included but can be easily purchased from a local hardware store or from the SeaMATE store. The kit does not include batteries or a power supply, but the SeaMATE store sells adapters for different battery types.

The control system is housed inside a compact, Seahorse brand protective equipment case. The Barracuda includes sensor input points, relays, and a Bluetooth module. An Arduino is incorporated into the system and can be programmed to interpret sensors or control relays. The joystick inputs interface with the Arduino to provide digital control of the Barracuda’s motors. The Barracuda comes video ready with two video input channels and easy power out for monitors and cameras (sold separately). Modular connections mean that Barracuda control boxes and vehicles are interchangeable with Triggerfish systems.

Detailed assembly instructions are available for the Barracuda kit, including video lessons, classroom activities, and more here. You will need to register to access our lesson plans, but registration is free.

The Barracuda kit is designed for 15 amps. Modifications that increase the ROV's amperage above 15 amps may require changes to certain components. Please refer to the assembly instructions for further details.

If you're not sure where to start, take a look at this handy side-by-side comparison of the SeaMATE ROV kits.

Control Box

• Box Plate 1 (large plate (~20cm x 25cm))
• Box Plate 2 (medium plate, large holes (~6cm x 23cm))
• Box Plate 3 (medium plate, small holes (~6cm x 23cm))
• Box Plate 4 (small plate (~11cm x 2.5cm))
• Joystick (2 pcs)
• Joystick 3 pin connector wire (2 pcs)
• Header Connector - 3 position (4 pcs)
• Amp/Volt/Watt meter for TriggerFish
• TF/UD Power Rocker Switch
• Power Cord 18 Ga. (red/black zip cord) (30cm)
• Power Cord 16 Ga. (red/black zip cord) (45.5cm)
• Heatsink compound (2 pcs)
• Barracuda Control Board (Rev 1)
• Sabertooth Motor Controller with water-resistant coating and mounting screws
• Arduino Uno R3
• Barracuda Arduino Display w/jumpers
• USB Panel Mount Jack to USB B Male
• Barracuda Bluetooth Module
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, red) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, black) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, yellow) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, blue) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, orange) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, white) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, brown) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• Reclaimed Wire (18 gauge, green) cut to 12.7cm lengths
• SeaHorse box (300) (drilled - black - for Barracuda)

Barracuda Control Board Component Bag

• Voltage Regulator - 9V (1 pcs)
• MOSFET N-CH 40V 45mA (2 pcs)
• Bi-color LEDs (GRN/RED) (4 pcs)
• DIODE SCHOTTKY 20V 1A (2 pcs)
• Capacitor - Ceramic 1uf 100v (3 pcs)
• Header Connector - 3 position (4 pcs)
• Header Connector - 4 position (1 pcs)
• Receptacle Connector - 3 position (4 pcs)
• Receptacle Connector - 4 position (1 pcs)
• Header Connector Terminal strip (50 pin) (1 pcs)
• Resistor 1k-ohm (7 pcs)
• Resistor 2k-ohm (small body) (2 pcs)
• Resistor 10k-ohm (Barracuda) (2 pcs)
• Mini Blade Fuse Holder - PCB (1 pcs)
• 3 Amp Mini Blade Fuse (Violet) (1 pcs)
• Shorting jumper (0.1" pitch) (4 pcs)
• RELAY GEN PURPOSE SPDT 10A 12V (2 pcs)
• Capacitor - Aluminum 220 uf 25v (1 pcs)
• Capacitor - Ceramic 1uf 100v (2 pcs)
• Capacitor - Aluminum 1000 uf 16v (2 pcs)
• Diode 150V 2A (1 pcs)
• Mini Blade Fuse Holder – PCB (1 pcs)
• 3 Amp Mini Blade Fuse (Violet) (1 pcs)
• 7mm Black Heat Shrink (15 cm)
• Radial Inductor (1 pcs)
• Bi-color LEDs (GRN/RED) (6 pcs)
• Receptacle Connector - 5 position (3 pcs)
• Resistor 1k-ohm (5 pcs)
• 30 Amp Powerpole Connector Housings (One RED/BLACK bonded pair with two 30amp crimp lugs) (4 pcs)
• 45 Amp PCB Contact - Horizontal (Bottom) right angle mount (4 pcs)

Four Thruster Kit

• Thruster Motor – 4 ea (Johnson 500 GPH Cartridge Bilge Pump Specs • 12V • Capacity 3' Head: 525 GPH (8.72 gal/min) • Capacity Straight: 630 GPH (10.57 gal/min) • Amperage: 2.5 A • Fuse Size: 5 A • Connection: 3/4" • Max Dia.: 2.75")
• Thruster Mount – 4 ea
• Propeller – 4 ea
• Propeller Screw – 4 ea
• Locknut for propeller screw, 10-32 Thread Size – 4 ea
• Propeller Adapter WITH Set Screw (bags of 4) – 1 ea
• Thead locker (222MS purple, 0.5ml capsule) – 1 ea
• Hex wrench – 1 ea

Power Kit with Powerpole Connectors

• 15 Amp Fuse (Blue) – 1 ea
• 30 Amp Powerpole Connector Housings (One RED/BLACK bonded pair with two 30amp crimp lugs in a 1x2 bag) (requires Powerpole crimper for installation) – 1 ea
• Velcro Closures – 1 ea
• 7mm Black Heat Shrink – 7.6cm
• Power Cord 16 Ga. (blk/red zip cord) – 2.4m
• 30 Amp Powerpole Connectors (crimp lug only) – 2 ea
• Powerpole Connector Housings (RED/BLACK bonded pair housings only - without crimp lugs) – 1 bonded pair
• 14 Ga. Blade Fuse Holder – 1 ea

15 Meter Tether Kit

• Tether Casing – 15m
• 18/8 TF tether wire (8-wire grey) – 15m
• Velcro closures – 2 ea
• Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment – 1 package
• 1/2" PVC Female slip x NPT adapter for tether strain relief – 2 ea
• 1/2" PVC Cross – 1 ea
• 1/2 " PVC pipe (3.5 cm length) – 2 ea
• Zip Ties (small – 10cm) – 4 ea
• Dome strain relief connector 1/2" – 2 ea

A power supply is not included in this kit. Please check out this link for more power options.