<p> 2016-17 Northern Virginia’s Regional SeaPerch Challenge Inspection Checklist</p><p>School Name: ______Team Name/Number: ______Inspectors Name: ______Note: Inspectors should avoid physically touching the ROV when possible. Teams may demonstrate or to open up a particular component for further inspection.</p><p>A. Ask for non-Kit of Parts (KOP) parts list, including prices and receipts where necessary. I. Ensure that less than $20.00 total is used for all modifications and configurations------pass / fail</p><p>B. Ask the team to demonstrate use of their SeaPerch. I. Operate each switch independently . 1 switch controls only 1 motor------pass / fail This is so that the 24AWG wire does not carry more current than is intended, for safety reason.</p><p>. Check for erratic, pulsed, or otherwise irregular motor/actuator output------pass / fail This indicates a short in the wiring of the system, therefore is not allowed.</p><p>NOTE: Slow motor output that eventually speeds up is considered normal operation since friction adds heat that loosens the wax around the shaft. This is a good sign that the wax is providing a watertight seal.</p><p>II. Ask what container will be used for their battery during the match. . Must be able to keep battery from possible splashing water------pass / fail</p><p>III. No custom circuitry outside of the control box.------pass / fail . COTS actuators may come with circuitry already built-in. These circuits must remain unmodified------pass / fail</p><p>. Visually inspect waterproofing of COTS items------pass / fail</p><p>C. Inspect battery and fuse setup. I. Look for insulated connectors to the batteries. . Battery terminals may be uninsulated------pass / fail</p><p>. Battery connectors must be insulated------pass / fail</p><p>II. Look for the fuse on the outside of the control box. Ask students to demonstrate removal of the fuse. . Ensure there are no circuits that circumvent the fuse------pass / fail</p><p>. Ensure the fuse is inline with the POSITIVE terminal of the battery------pass / fail</p><p>III. Confirm that teams designed and utilize a 12-volt power source. ------pass / fail . Note: Over charging or stacking batteries is not allowed.</p><p>D. Ask students to demonstrate each possible setup of their SeaPerch. I. Confirm that no dimension shall be larger than 18” (minimum obstacle diameter).------pass / fail</p><p>II. Inspect thrusters. . Teams may only utilize stock SeaPerch motors in thruster (Jameco P/N 232022)------pass / fail Note: A thruster is defined as a means of propulsion for the ROV, normally but not limited to a motor and propeller assembly.</p><p>. Thrusters may not be modified in any way------pass / fail Note: Students are allowed to sand off excess epoxy from the shaft.</p><p>. Only 1 thruster per wire pair. This should have already been demonstrated.------pass / fail</p><p>. Only 1 wire pair per thruster------pass / fail</p><p>III. Inspect materials used. . Ensure each material used is within the rules------pass / fail</p><p>. No sharp edges or points (unmodified KOP parts excluded)------pass / fail 2016-17 Northern Virginia’s Regional SeaPerch Challenge Inspection Checklist . No tape except for what is called for in the KOP tutorial------pass / fail</p><p>IV. Review ballast weights. . Inspect attachment device to ensure it is safe & secure. ------pass / fail</p>