Can a train engineer drive a sub ?

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  • mylo
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2005
    • 723

    #1

    Can a train engineer drive a sub ?

    Good day all,

    As well as being a "sub guy", I'm also a "train guy". In reading over my latest issue of Model Railroader, I'm reminded once again of a certain technology that might be useful in the sub world.

    The technology I speak of is "Camera on a Train." It's a wireless cam setup that is designed to go in model locos to give the operator a sense of being in the driver's seat while he putters around his layout. It's small and apparently easy to set up and use. It uses microwaves for transmission and is claiming a range of 100'. Cost is in the $100 U.S. mark.

    ....what about subs ??

    Here's a link. Any comments ?



    Myles.
  • wayne frey
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2003
    • 925

    #2
    Antoine is our resident French

    Antoine is our resident French submairne builder. He is a train driver and has quite of few subs.

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    • tmsmalley
      SubCommittee Member
      • Feb 2003
      • 2376

      #3
      http://www.rc-submarines.com/2932906e0.jpg
      D&E Video WTC

      http://www.rc-submarines.com/1e72b8290.jpg
      Dr. Art Broder's


      D&E Video WTC


      Dr. Art Broder's video sub "ICU"

      I have several different video systems for RC subs documented on my website at http://www.rc-submarines.com/id53.htm

      The antenna needs to poke out of the water, but it does work.

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      • bob the builder
        Former SC President
        • Feb 2003
        • 1367

        #4
        This is a link to

        This is a link to my D&E watertight camera housing page. Camera is a DraganFly Innovations unit on 2.4GHz. Works great... until the antenna gets below the water.

        The MKII version of the system will see video captured onboard and downloaded later. That way you can see all the cool stuff WAY down deep at fulll resolution with no annoying static.

        MKIII will be a hybrid system with both onboard storage and beamed images for surface running.

        Underwater Camera Page on www.rc-sub.com
        The Nautilus Drydocks - Exceptional Products for the World of R/C Submarines - www.nautilusdrydocks.com

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