Alvin DSV2

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  • tsenecal
    Lieutenant
    • Dec 2009
    • 63

    Alvin DSV2

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    custom WTC

    main motor is 400 size brushless outrunner 700kv with 6:1 planetary gearbox running 5" 5 bladed resin prop
    thruster motors are 370 brushless outrunner 1300kv direct drive to graupner 1761 azimuth drive units
    main motor and thruster motors controlled by Castle Creations Mamba Micro ESCs
    ballast tank is an Engel 500ml piston tank with a sbts (servo ballast tank switch) semi-proportional control unit.

    WTC consists of 4 seperate cylinders, three 3" and one 4"
    WTCs are plexiglass with cast alumilite endcaps

    6 volt electrical system (2 x 7amp 6volt SLA)

    futaba 9C super radio with hitec 75mhz synthesized module

    functions:
    3 ESCs
    3 steering servos
    SBTS
    16 18000 mcd 5mm LEDs with a electronic on/off switch

    will be upgrading to Sombra Labs Receivers, currently using Futaba 9 channel Rx on channel 88
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    Last edited by tsenecal; 03-06-2010, 12:08 AM. Reason: typo
  • tsenecal
    Lieutenant
    • Dec 2009
    • 63

    #2
    a new video of the Alvin at the community pool

    My Alvin submersible model in the pool at the local clubhouse.

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