Thinking Outside the Box

[biggsgolf]

So, I have this vision where similar to planning a Drone mission, what if an RC Sub could be programmed possibly with an SD card to carry out a mission below surface thus not needing Radio Signal reception? One could drive the boat on surface then engage the mission, understanding it could not rely on GPS. Just been thinking, lol

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

So, I have this vision where similar to planning a Drone mission, what if an RC Sub could be programmed possibly with an SD card to carry out a mission below surface thus not needing Radio Signal reception? One could drive the boat on surface then engage the mission, understanding it could not rely on GPS. Just been thinking, lol

Think analog mechanics:

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David

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

About 15 years back, I built a plane called the "Firebird".





It was designed to take off vertically and then transition to horizontal flight. The incorporated software was specifically designed to fly pre-assigned waypoints.

I never did get my plane to that juncture, but I did fly it vertically and horizontal flight using the GPS system to bring it back to its starting point.

The video below was when I was testing out the vertical takeoff and landing process.
Video link
https://youtu.be/7VQLcWcUUPo

For those of you that are more prone to doing the necessary electronics and software programming, I see no reason why waypoint could not be used in submarines..

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

THAT! is slicker than snot! You don't see many tri-copters these days. And that's 15-year-old tech. But soon the AMA-FAA goons will shut it all down. Enjoy your liberties while you can, gang.

[biggsgolf]

THAT! is slicker than snot! You don't see many tri-copters these days. And that's 15-year-old tech. But soon the AMA-FAA goons will shut it all down. Enjoy your liberties while you can, gang.

I second that!

[RCSubGuy]

I hesitate to jump in head-first into this, as techie a guy as I want to be. I like to be hands on when I drive my subs. I don't really see the point in diving, pressing a button and letting the boat have all the fun. There is a definite advantage, but it pulls the fun out of things.

I might use it in certain applications or circumstances, but for the most part, I'd love to keep the operations "hands on".

[biggsgolf]

I hesitate to jump in head-first into this, as techie a guy as I want to be. I like to be hands on when I drive my subs. I don't really see the point in diving, pressing a button and letting the boat have all the fun. There is a definite advantage, but it pulls the fun out of things.

I might use it in certain applications or circumstances, but for the most part, I'd love to keep the operations "hands on".

I hear you Bob, I am the same way, even with driving a Tesla, I like being in control, yet since at this point I only drive my subs in my salt water pool, I would like the ability to have it run and stay below Periscope Depth on occasion. Not sure if this makes any sense? lol

[redboat219]

So, I have this vision where similar to planning a Drone mission, what if an RC Sub could be programmed possibly with an SD card to carry out a mission below surface thus not needing Radio Signal reception? One could drive the boat on surface then engage the mission, understanding it could not rely on GPS. Just been thinking, lol

How many kilos are we talking about here?

[Marylandradiosailor]

Rob, that plane is really awesome!!!!

Biggs, I'm in the middle of developing a sub with a control system that will have many self-guidance and auto control features that I'll share in a log this spring (once I get done beating my head against the wall and get things figured out a bit more), it could be used with a program like Qgroundcontrol to do what you describe but I don't really want to do the complete send it off on a mission thing, just have the sub take "captains orders" diving/surfacing/tracking/etc.

[Das Boot]

I’m waiting for the rest of your Type XXIII build.

[biggsgolf]

Rob, that plane is really awesome!!!!

Biggs, I'm in the middle of developing a sub with a control system that will have many self-guidance and auto control features that I'll share in a log this spring (once I get done beating my head against the wall and get things figured out a bit more), it could be used with a program like Qgroundcontrol to do what you describe but I don't really want to do the complete send it off on a mission thing, just have the sub take "captains orders" diving/surfacing/tracking/etc.

I will be waiting and most interested!

[biggsgolf]

I’m waiting for the rest of your Type XXIII build.

Thanks Casey, the weathering has been a huge challenge for me. I have ordered the Cylinder from Bob and Jason. I hope to post again soon. Have you started your XXIII?

[Das Boot]

Thanks Casey, the weathering has been a huge challenge for me. I have ordered the Cylinder from Bob and Jason. I hope to post again soon. Have you started your XXIII?

Not yet. Holidays and doctor visits have taken my time. I did throw together a 1/350 Seaview just for fun.