3D Akula running at Periscope depth utilizing 2.4 GHz

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  • biggsgolf
    Captain
    • Jan 2020
    • 720

    3D Akula running at Periscope depth utilizing 2.4 GHz

    3D Akula running at Periscope depth utilizing 2.4 GHz antenna in aluminum tube


  • redboat219
    Admiral
    • Dec 2008
    • 2735

    #2
    Nice depth control. Piston tank?
    Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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    • biggsgolf
      Captain
      • Jan 2020
      • 720

      #3
      Originally posted by redboat219
      Nice depth control. Piston tank?
      Thanks!, no, one of Davids Cylinders, perfectly trimmed at full Ballast.

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      • RCSubGuy
        Welcome to my underwater realm!
        • Aug 2009
        • 1768

        #4
        You mentioned that you have the antenna in an aluminum tube. I assume (hope) that the actual antenna end is exposed and not enclosed. The aluminum can affect signal.

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        • biggsgolf
          Captain
          • Jan 2020
          • 720

          #5
          Bob, yes the critical 1.25" extends above the aluminum tube, thanks!

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          • redboat219
            Admiral
            • Dec 2008
            • 2735

            #6
            Are you using one of Bob's Depth Cruiser Modules? https://www.rc-submarine.com/product-page/depth-cruiser
            Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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            • biggsgolf
              Captain
              • Jan 2020
              • 720

              #7
              Originally posted by redboat219
              Are you using one of Bob's Depth Cruiser Modules? https://www.rc-submarine.com/product-page/depth-cruiser
              I am not, nor a Pitch Controller, all dive planes at neutral after submerged at full ballast.

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              • redboat219
                Admiral
                • Dec 2008
                • 2735

                #8
                Originally posted by biggsgolf

                I am not, nor a Pitch Controller, all dive planes at neutral after submerged at full ballast.
                Wow! So just foam and weights?
                Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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                • biggsgolf
                  Captain
                  • Jan 2020
                  • 720

                  #9
                  Originally posted by redboat219

                  Wow! So just foam and weights?
                  yes, was inspired by this:

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