SeaGlide build instructions

Working through the following steps will get your glider from its box into a pool in no time! 

Before you begin, read through the SeaGlide Introduction.

You can also take a look at the Build Videos (OUTDATED) , which walk through the technical parts of the SeaGlide build. These videos are based on the original SeaGlide kit, but may still be helpful.

Build instructions —

For v2.1 Kits

SeaGlide Build Manual v2.1 (May 19, 2024 update) - Now in a single PDF

For older kits - Purchased on or after May 13, 2021

For kits with Nalgene Bottle

  1. Power Supply

    1a Power Supply and Limit Switch Introduction

    1b Power Supply and Limit Switch Build

  2. Buoyancy Engine

  3. Circuit Board

  4. Arduino Pro Mini

  5. Bottle Cap Prep

  6. Buoyancy Engine Assembly

  7. Bottle Prep

  8. Wing and Rudder Design and Mounting

  9. Ballast and Flying

  10. Troubleshooting and Resources

For older kits - Purchased before May 13, 2021

  1. Power Supply and Limit Switch

  2. Buoyancy Engine

  3. Circuit Board

  4. Arduino Pro Mini

  5. Bottle Cap Prep

  6. Buoyancy Engine Assembly

  7. Bottle Prep

  8. Wing and Rudder Design

  9. Ballast and Flight Principles

  10. Pre-Flight Checklist

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