HOW DO RADIO CONTROLLED (RC) SUBMARINES WORK ?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- HOW DO RADIO CONTROLLED (RC) SUBMARINES WORK ?
Matt kindly runs me through how his HMS Upholder radio controlled submarine works. The shell for this RC submarine is made by OTW Designs (otwdesigns.com/) in Loughborough which is run by Bob Dimack. He tells me about how it dives and surfaces, the propulsion and control systems. Impressed by the clean installation of all the gear. It made it easy to understand the function of all the components.
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Filmed by Dom Mitchell for the 'Essential RC' UA-cam channel at Bournville RC Yacht Racing and Model Powerboat Club using the Panasonic AG-UX180 Pro 4K camcorder. Thanks to Matt for his time and cooperation.
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I've loved submarines since I was a child, and my dream was to always have a RC one, but they didn't exist. I'm very surprised and happy to discover that they exist now, and they are even capable of great actions, they're complex inside! Omg, wonderful. I'm so happy to have discovered this video
RC Submarines raises the complexity of RC vehicles by a huge factor. I don't think many people realize just how complex they are or what goes into building or using one.
John Powers id say same bout helicopters.
Gate keeping by John.
Stevie D I haven't had a sub but I did fly helis and quadcopter for a bit, the amount of props and blades you chew through in urban areas was a pain, plus the larger helis are really quite pricey for good ones. I'd imagine the running cost of a sub would be a bit less, construction likely about the same. Micro helis can be fairly cheap though and IMO the best way to learn since they are also not nearly as dangerous as the larger ones.
You've apparently have never built and flown a helicopter.
Well... I mean it's really cool but not what I'd call complicated. A pump, three servos, a basic gyro and a motor. Doesn't even have independent vanes for roll dampening and the main hull isn't water/pressure resistant. Have you seen a flybarless aerobatic heli? Or even a scale multi-mast RC sailing boat? That shit is what I'd call complicated. If this was more realistic with a full pressure hull and multiple ballast tanks and pumps to adjust trim and video back to goggles or a laptop to about 20 meters or further with a long aerial with a float then I'd say it was reasonably complex.
one of very few interviews on youtube that i found interesting in terms of information, knowledge and captivating... thanks to all involved
Thank you for a very informative video. The sub’s owner did a good job of explaining how his model works.
That was a good interview. The gentleman did a good job of explaining everything.
Yes, he did. Made watching the video worthwhile.
Great model and a really nice guy taking time to explain how it all works. really enjoyed it.
Thanks to you both
That gentleman did an excellent job of explaining it.
The work is so sick! I don’t even think I can make such thing. I’ve always wanted a rc sumpbmarine ever since I planned on making one
That is one of the best trimmed subs I've seen. Beautiful job!
I do want to add how impressive of a machine this is!
Best and most organized sub model I have seen! Well done!!
agreed
Absolutely amazing. This guy not only demonstrates how a real submarine works between the leveling planes working in tandem with how the ballast
Tanks flood in order in submerge it but he was also able to seal everything in an airtight enclosure. This submarine is no kids toy this is an advanced piece of technology that took a tremendous amount of knowledge. Hats off to you.
I am wondering how much money something like that goes for.
Thanks for the kind words. The water tight cylinder is actually made by OTW who produces the model kit so i can't take credit for that, take a look at OTW designs website for pricing. Thanks
That's the best sub piloting I've seen along with the internal setup. Nice find👍
Very good video for rc submarines
Fascinating, thank you, I didn't know I liked RC subs til now.
As a RET. US Navy Submariner I truly enjoyed this to the point I started having flashbacks, LOL!! But very nice Boat.
I am very strongly considering joining the U.S. Navy here soon. I had a fascination with subs as a child and now recently I'm wanting to go do it for real before its too late. (30 now).
Any advice you could give? From what I've learned attack subs look to be alot more interesting of a job than missle subs.
@@toki89666 Go for it, just be ready to accept a life change.
When I was a kid growing up on the lake, I had always wanted to build a Rc sub with a camera on it so I could look at the fish. There was something fascinating to me about being able to see under the water in which I spent my whole day on fishing. Unfortunately, at that time I don't think there was enough technology do make one unless it had wires attached and I certainly didn't have access to the materials to make one. When I see this, it amazes me. Takes me back to my childhood dream. Someday, I just may still build one now that I have the funds and access to what I need. Very nice sub there! Thank you for the video.
needs an FPV periscope camera
If you can get the radio to penetrate water sure why not
@@Voxmagna Already has to control the RC submarine, we're not talking meters of depth here....
ive done fpv on lakes, the video goes bad easily, the water reflects rf too easily. so expect 20meters b4 vid sux.
@@MrUnder30seconds darn!! .. that would be so cool if it worked well.
@@KrustyKlown fpv on water does work, maybe a different frequency works better,
I managed to actually go 170meters, the vid was very intermittent because the ripples on the water.
VERY well conducted interview. That is a fantastic model.
Gorgeous Sub and great interview/explanation!
Really well explained, and it is a work of art more than a toy. I imagine it is a little easier to run in a pool though less scale.
That was beautiful. The main problem is that RF does not work underwater. And hence, we didn't see it going completely inside. At least the receiver end should stay above water.
Lower frequency radio does work underwater, the sub use 40mhz FM frequency and the sub does fully submerge.
Pray For Submarine 402 Indonesia 🙇
Amazing...that explanation was really very clear
Glad you think so!
I need to do one of these with videos under water. Very nice! Thank you!
Great video, even better modeling and craftsmanship.
Excellent video and very informative, Dom. Run silent, run deep !
What a gr8 video the man was a very nice chap too
Absolutely
You must be the Captain of this boat... dive, dive, dive. great job yaAll
Thanks for sharing. I learnt a lot there.
super quality that sub looks great
Damn nice and superbly engineered.
Really interesting enjoyed video thamks
Very interesting, thanks Dom and have a nice Weekend, from Switzerland greetings
Dom
@@akmalshaari7795 ffs
I am worked in a German Submarin for 4 Jears. My Job was Torpedo Officer. We drived in the East- and Northsee.
GFU!
Salut Peter ! respect to you from the USA!
@@krispybacon9285 I live in Austria-Tirol. I drive Livesteamloks with 7 1/4 Zoll. See the Homepage: www:minidampftirol.at.
Bye Bye Peter
@@petervietmeier8066 those trains are AMAZING! we had one near my town for decades, but sadly the man passed away. we are hoping his family gets it going again!
@@krispybacon9285 Have you Skype? I have it. The contact is same as my email-adress.
Love the gold/brass color of the metal hardware inside :P Looks so nice against the dark grey :P
Not just a colour, it will be brass, rather than brass painted steel. Brass doesnt rust....
Is ridiculously good ......AMAZING
I sailed the real one (HMCS Victoria class now) that's such a nice sub you have there sir.
Nice model. It's seems like British disel upholder
I loved the video. the only thing that was missing was a periscope turning around while it was underwater!!!
I saw (and took pics) of the HMCS Chicoutimi in Halifax dry dock back in 2005, due to that unfortunate "leaving the hatch open" during sea-faring operations. Nice to see this model is a bit more watertight then the real one. Fantastic engineering on the model Matt C - you should be proud!
Mike TeeVee That’s not what happened. Submariners don’t just “leave hatches open”. That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Not sure who told you that story, but they’re an idiot. The boat was submerged and at PD when the fire happened. No hatch was left open.
What a cracking bit of kit you have presented there mate.
That was the cools thing I ever seen I wish I could have one some day 😊
Very interesting video with great camera work. Thanks for making and uploading it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice submarine
This random question came into my head thinking about my little cheap rc sub I had as a kid. Wish I still had that thing more than anything to tear it apart see how it actually worked. Had a realization that RC subs still had to function like normal subs. Amazing amount of R.C technology
This is very cool. Was not aware of RC subs. Could use underwater digital acoustic modems if wanted to mount a camera and have control deep down. And desquise as a Shark sometimes for a fun time. very best RC sub I ever saw.
Your comment was great, until the shark comment. You must be one of those people that enjoys scaring people for your own gratification. That's called being narcissistic. I'd bet you wouldn't think it's funny to have one of your own family members in the water and have a (potential) shark come close to them and frighten them. Then again, you probably would. Anyone else would be pissed to find out it's someone like you with a radio controlled shark, who just scared their family, as a joke. Especially, if they were older and had health issues where it could be dangerous to them.
For Movies Not to frighten folks. Well Jaws scared hech out of me but looed fake up close
@@CJOlin However you seem to be someone looking to be pissed off or angered or offended. You seem like a keyboard warrior.
Thats one amazing piece of kit
Very cool
Awesome and thanks for the explanation 👍🇳🇿
I've learned something today, thank you very much! Stellar images and good info. Cheers from Holland.
thanks i have been thinking about making my own rc sub for a while and this is very helpful
Thanks for showing this! You always have such awesome footage, but I bet you're super jealous of all these amazing toys!!!
Nah, I bet he keeps all the good stuff to himself 🤓
very cool. building rc sub is like creating an inside out ship in a bottle.
it is very impressive for me.
This is so cool... thank you sir... just what i wanted to see today.
Hellooo matt your sub, i was in the navy hms upholder was our ship just watched your video 😉😉😉 kind regards sir
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Very cool bit of RC machinery!
Just add a CO2 torpedo!
awesome
Wow excellent
Excellent work
Thank you! Cheers!
this was a great video Dom Very Informative and great to know exactly how the r/c submarine basically works, and very interesting i must say , btw that sub looks very scale as if miniature to the full size version , maybe one day i may just get one of these marvels of the sea, always fascinated me they have and having a r/c sub would be a treat i'd think thanks for another great video here Dom , Just Love Essential R/C - just awesome.
I am going to try to do more videos like this IF I can find friendly cooperative experts on my travels. Not always the case but I'll try. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Fantastic lad 👍 place a camera on it and you could imagine you're making an episode of "Voyage to the bottom of the sea" 😎👍
I guess if the aerial goes under, it's goodbye sub? If so, there could be a pressure operated switch to pump out the tank. (just guessing).
gorgeous model...........very impressive and beautiful workmanship......I fly the airplanes and it looks like they are simpler......
this one is awesome better than commercial made
Thanks for sharing your subsmarime
Nice video cool
No problem 👍
Submarine Excellent Job is Look Great 💟💟
Excellent video mate. Matt built a properly beautiful submarine. Thank you for putting this video out.
Very fun to play
Thanks
the bow wake on the surface is realistic... porpoises play in submarine bow wakes... they love to jump them. Watching them play as we transited on the surface was one of my favorite things about submarining...
One of my favorite hobby too...good information
beautiful project
Excellent explanation of the subs operation. Underwater footage would have been awesome.
very delicate
Masterpiece!
Interesting!
Glad you think so!
You are doing a great job i liked your work
01:41
- Matt: the pomp compartment
- Essential RC: the puhmp
kek I feel like they're talking in different languages
Good job
Great video. Thanks for making it.
How does the submarine go under water?
It would haft'a be fun to surface right in the middle of a large flock of waterfowl.
COOL! Stéph.
Thank you! 😃
the same submarine as KRI Nanggala 402 with 53 crew members died
Very good
Bravo
that's freaking awesome :0
Impressive.
this would be awesome for fishing!
If you were to stick the remote control antenna in the water, would you then be able to control the sub fully submerged? Would you need a different frequency to do that? A frequency amplifier? There’s got to be a way to remote control it underwater right?
COOL
R.I.P kri naggala 402 🇲🇨
really well explanation of the rc sub
looks cool, swims well good job
Cameraman is a great interrogator!
Awesome man
Thanks!
I have always wondered how radio waves can go through water.
Usually the lower frequency radio gear is used as it penetrates water better, 40 and 72mhz, as opposed to the 2.4 and 5 ghz systems used by most other RC these days.
Even then, radio waves dont travel far under water, which is why you often see subs being used close by the actual pilot. Ie a swimming pool or small boating lake. They dont go much more than 20 or 30 meters from the pilot at any time.
They can go through water, but very poorly. Longer wavelengths penetrate more than higher wavelengths, and most common RC transmitters, which operate at 2.4 GHz, don't work for RC submarines. Most underwater drones use cables to transmit video for that reason, and also since the lower wavelengths that penetrate water have too low data rates to transmit video.
@@roadsweeper1 Looks like you'd need an autonomous drone ship at the surface close to the submarine to receive 24Ghz signal and relay it in low frequency radio down to the submarine. Then you could go much further horizontally but obviously not in stealth, which might be of interest. Potentially you could suspend the submarine on a cable reel from the drone ship to control the vertical diving axis and transmit signal by wire.
Two thumbs up! That is so cool.
Nice!