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[tmsmalley]

[color=#000000]"RC Subs 101 ~ Frequently Asked RC Sub Questions" or
"Things RC sub newbies would like to know but are afraid to ask."

At the suggestion of Kerry Addington (creator of SubRegatta DVD 2005 and SubCommittee member 0003) we are trying to put together a list of questions that you had (or have) about RC subbing with the intent of establishing a more helpful "Frequently Asked Questions" section.

I don't need the answers at the moment - just the questions.

(We'll go back later and "volunteers" will put together succinct and understandable answers.)

This is an old fashioned "brain storming session" so the rules are]

[anonymous]

(2) How far down does

(2) How far down does the radio control signal go?

[witchblade]

How do I make a

How do I make a cheap statisc dive-system?

How do I create a fully working pressure dive system?

How do I make SAFE torpedo's

Any more questions needed?

Danny

[elec_tech]

not sure if these were

[color=#000000]not sure if these were mentioned @ SP but here's a few...

Where do I buy the materials that everyone else uses? lexan tubing, resin, electronics etc. how do I know what to buy?

Can I buy endcaps from someone?

how do I make my own endcaps?

What size motors should be used? is there a thing as too much power?

Can I use jets to propell my sub? (I asked this cause I like the idea of jets..he he)

What type of batteries are used? what are the best?

Dan

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Edited By elec_tech on 1141425041

[himszy]

Tim,

I suggest use a system

Tim,

I suggest use a system like Wikipedia (anyone can edit/create articles.) This way information is more likely to stay updated and errors resolved quickly etc.

Michael

[raalst]

glossary ]

[color=#000000]glossary ]

[slugejudge]

What is a good size

What is a good size sub to build for your first sub that can be used in pools or large ponds?
What kind of sub handles the best, flat deck subs or the more streamline subs?

[bradv]

Great concept Tim! And I

[color=#000000]Great concept Tim! And I fully agree with Himszy's Wiki idea too. The 3 things I always get asked when I mention I'm into R/C subs are]http://www.subcommittee.com/forum/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] )
3. Can you put a video camera in a sub?

I'd also suggest]

[paul von braun]

I think that an important

[color=#000080]I think that an important question that the average novice will be interested to know the answere to is]

[mike dory]

How many diving (ballast) systems

How many diving (ballast) systems are there and which ones are best? This might be to complex a topic for a quick answer but it's one I hear all the time Best Wishes Mike

[Guest]

Did you make it or

Did you make it or buy it?
How long did it take you to build it?
Do they sell kits? Hull only, or complete kits?
Can you run it in the ocean?
How fast (deep,long)will it run?
Is there a club or web site I can join to get answers to these questions?
Why do grown men/women build (and play with) toys?

[don prince]

A standardized plug and play

[color=#000000]A standardized plug and play integrated modular WTC system]



Edited By Don Prince on 1141436160

[pirate]

1) What frequency radio and

1) What frequency radio and receiver do I need to run submarines?
2) What main components are needed to build a working sub? (hull, water tight chamber/cylinder, electronics)
3) What kind of ballast systems are people using?
4) Is Propel gas and CO2 the same thing?
5) What kind of paint should be used?
6) Does this sub make my butt look big?
7) What are some sources to find sub plans
What is the Lost-foam method of building hulls

[tabledancer]

A.He who dies with the

A.He who dies with the most toys wins
B.How do you put an Engle ballast tank into a Robie
Type XXI
TD

[k225]

Hey T.D. I think I

Hey T.D. I think I got the answer to that one now. Let you know how it comes out!
Steve