Answers.Body: <p><strong>No, the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is NOT waterproof.</strong> Any electronic product that is capable of being immersed in water will clearly state in the packaging/manual the level of water protection provided. This may be in the form of an IP Code:</p>
  
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    <p><strong>Ingress Protection Marking</strong>, classifies and rates the degree of
    protection provided against the intrusion (including body parts such
    as hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water by
    mechanical casings and electrical enclosures.</p>
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  <p>Source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code</a></p>
  
  <p>However, it is possible to contain the EV3 brick within a waterproof case, there are already many cases available suited to Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras and other Digital devices. </p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/LmE0D.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>
  
  <p>If your remotely operated underwater vehicle requires some form of propulsion (perhaps from a propeller powered by a EV3 motor) then you may required to make some alterations to the case. Any physical alteration will compromise the waterproofing and safety of the protective case. Do so at your own risk.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I am trying to build a ROV (Remotely operated underwater vehicle) with LEGO Mindstorms Ev3. Is it waterproof?</p>
  
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Title: Is the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 brick waterproof?
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ThreadText: # Is the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 brick waterproof?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-12)
  
  I am trying to build a ROV (Remotely operated underwater vehicle) with LEGO Mindstorms Ev3. Is it waterproof?
  
  **Tags:** ev3, safety, water
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2014-09-12. Score: 2
  
  **No, the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is NOT waterproof.** Any electronic product that is capable of being immersed in water will clearly state in the packaging/manual the level of water protection provided. This may be in the form of an IP Code:
  
  > **Ingress Protection Marking**, classifies and rates the degree of
  > protection provided against the intrusion (including body parts such
  > as hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water by
  > mechanical casings and electrical enclosures.
  
  Source: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code>
  
  However, it is possible to contain the EV3 brick within a waterproof case, there are already many cases available suited to Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras and other Digital devices.
  
  ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/LmE0D.jpg)
  
  If your remotely operated underwater vehicle requires some form of propulsion (perhaps from a propeller powered by a EV3 motor) then you may required to make some alterations to the case. Any physical alteration will compromise the waterproofing and safety of the protective case. Do so at your own risk.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_2**: If you intend on building a NXT submarine, check out these projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYT3hTpNT4E and http://hackaday.com/2012/08/14/lego-rov-without-a-tether/  
  
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