DESIGN and BUILD of an RC SUBMARINE
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This is an amazing idea it has inspired me to design and build my own. I am 16 and dream of inventing things that will change the world for the better and I believe if I have inspiration from a great person like you I will succeed. Thank you
Thank you Jack for the kind words. Yes, I too love inventing things and highly encourage you to start now. You don't need a degree (though it can help) and you don't need money (again it can help) just start today! Read about the great inventors. Like Letourneau or Eddison, and of course watch guys like Colin Furze or the Hacksmith or Mike Patey. Blessings!
This is a brilliant project. I always wanted to build an RC sub. I fly RC planes and this would be a great step. Over here in the UK, our old receiver system was 35Mhz and I have lots of them left so they would be ok for underwater penetration. As you said, the FPV would be brilliant but then we are talking about 2.4Ghz which would not work, therefore it would need to be something in the Mhz range. Great video and thanks for sharing. :D
You are welcome... you should definitely try a project like this... and let me know how it goes... and post a video or two! :-)
You did an amazing Job dude !!!,Congratulations respect from brasil !!
Thank you! :-)
The way it jumps out of the water is insane!
I really like your video.
Thank you! It is a ton of fun to drive. Once I get it back in the water I want to try getting a really fast run from down deep and see just how high it can jump! :-)
Nice build man. I am thinking about building a submarine as well sometime in the near future. So I trying to learn as much as i can so i can do that, your video was very informative. I hope you get back to testing your sub.
Thank you. I am glad it was helpful. Yes, I hope to get back to is sometime too.
Excellent project very well executed. Thank you. Just be careful of the 46/49 MHz frequencies because there are still plenty of old style baby monitors and garage door openers that use them. I can see it now.....while you're driving your sub, other people are constantly running back and forth from the baby's room to the garage.......... :-) Wright Flyer, USAF (1968-1972)
Haha! That would be funny. Yeah, I'll stick to 72mhz for now.
Underrated high quality content
Really a great work and really the fastest I have ever seen!!! thanks a lot for sharing
Thank you for watching. It was a lot of fun to build and run. I have a number of mods I want to make so when I eventually get around to putting it back in the water, I'll post more videos of it.
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You made a steerable torpedo! So cool!
Have you watched it jump out of the water? ruclips.net/video/jTkLIv0Jrdc/видео.html
Subscribed because of the intro it is cool I like making rc
Thanks! I love making RC stuff too!
Same
Nice video!
Thank you, I think I'm going to try gear reduction and counter rotating props to reduce torque and prop diameter.
Yeah that sounds like a good idea. Or use two smaller motors. Could potentially use differential thrust then too for helping it turn if you did the props side by side. otherwise if you did them inline it would definitely eliminate the torque roll that mine experienced. Good Luck!
You honestly deserve like 400k subscribers
Haha! I appreciate that! Only have to grow 1000 times.
Heii can u give the design of submarine u made its really helpfull for us , your design is fantastic
Thanks! I think you can still download the files from here: 3dx-us.com/models/rc-submarine
Best of luck, and let me know how it goes if you make one.
Clear explanation. Thank You..No alligators near by in the watter? :)
You are welcome! thanks for watching. Nope, no alligators this far north.
Hi -- Is there any detailed information on the nose cone seal / clasp arrangement? I can see what it is and roughly how it is made, but I am interested in the specifics of what clasp was used (is it special to hold up to the water exposure), and what seal material was used. I am developing an ROV of my own, and that appears to be an excellent way for me to have a nose with good access. Excellent model you have there. Thank you!
Hi, Nice to hear you are making an ROV too. You'll have to let me know how it goes and post some videos. Yes, the nose arrangement works very well. I have been trying to come up with a better one that is more streamlined, but they get too cumbersome or are harder to take off. Nothing special about the latches. The ones I have are brass finished which helps them last longer in the water. Here is a link to the ones I have been using. www.natman.com/detail/1842-draw-catches-n208-561
You should be able to get these on ebay or amazon just fine. I just got a second set from ebay for a new nose cone I am working on. Look for a video of that in the next month or so.
As for orings, I think any would work with an ID of 3" Here are the ones I am using. www.mcmaster.com/90025K466/
Let me know if you have any more questions. PM me and I can go into more detail. I am currently about to start reassembly of my submarine and hope to get it in the water next week. So look for some new videos in the next few weeks. - Dan
We really need to see it with a 360 camera.
Hi, great job
Thanks!
Fantastic job
Congratulations, my friend, for this great work
But I have a question do you have a modeling study for this project in matlab program?
If you don't mind can you share it with me so I can study it please
Thanks! I do not... Had Matlab in a couple classes in college, and never did understand it. Haha!
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It should be no problem using your Taranis for control. Actually there are two possibilities:
1. You could connect a MHz transmitter module to the PPM output of your Taranis HF module bay. Main problem will be fixing the long antenna required.
2. You could create an external converter consisting of a FrSky receiver with PPM output connected to the PPM input of a MHz transmitter module and a power supply. Then just place that converter stationary at a suitable place.
I would prefer method 2 as it is more handy. The additional battery within that converter can be easily monitored by the FrSky receiver's telemetzry function.
Yeah good idea. I haven't seen a MHz module. Though I haven't looked real hard. Have you seen one?
@@AscendDynamics As I am in Germany 72MHz is no option to me. But there exist transmitters supporting modules for 27, 35 and 40MHz, maybe now just as used products, e.g. from JR, Futaba, Multiplex.
I am in a similar situation as I also have two subs in use, but actually still have a 15 year old MC3030 which is sufficient for my needs. But I often have thought already to build such a converter box in case this old transmitter will be dead at some day. From this transmitter I have two 35 and one 40MHz modules available.
Very cool project but it could have been much cooler if it had actual ballast tanks
Na, too complex. I have an aircraft background so I just wanted a sub that would "fly" underwater... that is what I got... well and the fastest sub out there... though, if I wanted to make one for underwater filming, then you are right, ballast tanks would be super helpful!
Can you make a video making a low budget submarine from begining
Pls pls pls pls 🙏🙏🙏
I shall be highly obliged to you if you do it and let me know if you like the idea
I think that's a great idea. I'll see what I can put together in the next couple months.
I too have a fast sub, but no videos posted. I also want to convert a frisky to 72mhz. I have purchased two JR72 mhz modules, but not the radio yet. It is project for the year.
Oh very nice! Yes, needing more programming capability and channels. How is yours made? Dynamic or passive diver? What size motor? Have you tried putting cameras on yours? FPV is really easy. Do the JR72 MHz modules work with a JR radio? Seems like that might be a good way to get the capability we are wanting. If you do get a chance to make a video I would definitely like seeing your sub!
So had a thought that I think I'll try on my Sub. I don't need more than the 6 channels that I have on my 72MHz radio, but I do need more programability and mixes. If I was to use a Quadcopter flight controller that would give me all of that as well as stabilization and auto level. :-) I'm excited to try this now!
@@AscendDynamics I just posted some videos of the new Graupner Shark. It is faster then I could control. I recently modified the tail, reducing the surface area, because it would snap off after a hour of high jumping.
I can write up the specs. but I think it was a 38mm Castle sensored, brushless, water cooling, split front dive planes.
Wow
Can you make it autonomous to travel from Point A to Point B, 5 feet below water?
To do something like that, you'd want a microcontroller on board. Like an Arduino or Rasberry Pi. Depth and direction would be easy enough using a compass and pressure gauge. The main problem is that it would have no idea where it was. Time, direction and RPM would let you estimate with dead reconning, but to get an accurate position, you'd need to get close enough for a GPS antenna to penetrate the surface. Currents could put you way off your estimated position. The other issue is that collision avoidance would be much more complex unless you just want to turn it loose and hope for the best.
If A and B were close it would probably be reasonably easy. The further away they are the more difficult it gets.
One option would be to have it run subsurface for a few minutes, pop up and get a GPS reading, then go back down to cruising depth for a few more minutes. Less stealthy, but more accurate.
how did you seal the holes that allowed the servos to control the fins?
They make plastic bushings that have an o-ring in them to seal up. I'm not sure where to find them now days. another option is a sealed bearing of the right size. check out these websites for ideas. www.rc-submarine.com/shop
www.rcshipyard.com/tech/
A bit late and it may have already been covered, but I believe in the USA and Canada, 72MHz is an aircraft only frequency. You want 75Mhz which is designated as a surface frequency. Check out the RC SUB GUY's web site. He offers a radio that may serve you best.
Oh yeah, I know this, but I have radios and don't plan on buying new one just for the Sub... so Aircraft only it is... if anyone complains... I'll just jump it out of the water... :-) Then it is in the air... haha! :-) But seriously, there are no airplanes on these frequencies anymore now with the spread spectrum radios. So no danger of taking down someone's plane.
Which type of bearing did you use ?
It was a bronze bushing with a rubber o-ring in-cased in plastic. But I need to come up with something better as this one ended up spinning on the prop shaft after running for just a few times. Ball bearing would be preferred.
Howdy, is it possible to see the cad/solidworks file for this submarine? I'm currently working on a project with cyclo-rotors and your submarine shape/design is very ideal for the idea I have in mind. I'm willing to discuss more over email about this! Thank you and congrats!
I believe I stumbled upon your file online, but it is not open to the public to download.
@@paulpoung2707 Yes, it should be available from the 3dx site. 3dx-us.com/models/rc-submarine
You will have to create an account with them. Let me know if you still have issues and I'll see if I can get it to work.
@@AscendDynamics You must request a download. I requested a download
@@paulpoung2707 Go ahead and send me an email and I'll see if I can figure this out for you. dgant@ascenddynamics.com
@@AscendDynamics I sent the email!
Over here we use either 40 MHz or 27 MHz without any problems . I have been told not to sail it in saltwater , which would affect the range . Interestingly one of the first model submarines I made a U-boat type 7c had the radio aerial coming out of the waterproof hull . Just a bit of wire without sealing the end and it worked fine . I never had much trouble with it , although I was told a pike did follow it , but I never saw it myself.
Yeah, I believe both of those bands are avialable to me here too. The trick is getting a 6ch radio that runs on them. I need that many channels for all the controls I have. One thing I could do since I have a float with the Video TX in is anyway is put my control rx there and run s-BUS to a flight controller. That would allow me to use my Taranis then for control.
I don't if this is possible in the USA . But over here in Britain on eBay the are second hand 4 and sometimes 6 ch transmitters and receivers to be had . any help to you ? @@AscendDynamics
I just had a thought , If you have say 4 channels on your transmitter and need 6 . One thing I have seen done at the club I belong to. Provided the two extra channels are not proportional , i.e. just off and on . Then it's easy just to buy two simple transmitters and receivers on eBay , if my memory is correct work on 445MHz . That are sold to be used opening garage doors or something similar . Then stick the transmitters , which are very small, on the back of your 4 channel transmitter . Of course if there is someone living close by who does have garage doors, that use a remote.
It may cause some head scratching . :- ) @@AscendDynamics
@@welshpete12 Haha... that would be funny. I don't think this is going to be a problem for me. It will be rather easy to either use my Taranis with an above water receiver or (and I had forgotten I was going to try this) just use my same 72MHz 6 channel that I have used for this sub already and put a Quadcopter flight controller in the sub for the mixing capabilities I want. That would give me more than enough control while also giving some gyro stabilization and auto-level capabilities. :-) The latter might really help keep it underwater at times. Thanks for all the ideas. :-)
You very welcome :-) I have a auto-stabilizer. I'm told they should be fixed in the middle of the boat if at all possible. @@AscendDynamics
Good but if it could be made in low price it would be very good for me
Very cool work. I have a small request. Doctor. Can you give me more details about the components that you used or where I can buy them, such as the camera and the motor? I live outside the United States of America and I want to buy the components from the online store
I don't think that a lot of the components that I used are available anymore. I would highly recommend trying Nautilus Drydocks at www.rc-submarine.com/
They have all kinds of parts and kits to get you going. As for Cameras, just use any FPV system for a drone. You will just have to put the Video Transmitter in a float that stays above the water. Have fun!
Amazon is a good source for parts used in a project like that. There's also a number of RUclips videos on home building ROV's that have other options for motors, props, camera housings, ect. Most of those are surface tethered though.
i want submarine that can dive and surface
idk if it dont move
I feel like I know you 😂😂
LOL! Do you?
what kind of wire did you use to connect the FPV camera to the surface buoy?
Just a simple 2 conductor insulated wire I had laying around. I don't know what guage. But it is pretty flexible. Just about anything wild work. I run a common ground and video signal. Power is supplied independently at the camera on the sub and at the video transmitter in the buoy.
@@AscendDynamics ahh ok cool. I was thinking of a similar project and was worried about choosing a wire that is salt water resistant
@@groudonkoorb ah, that's a good point. I'm only in fresh water now so I haven't worries about that, but if you are in salt water, definitely do more research on what wire to use and such. That said, I think any wire would work ok as long as you whipe it off after each session with a rag damp with fresh water.
There has been a variant of the ACT DSL4 TOP (in Europe we used 35 MHz and 40 MHz) which had PPM sum on output one. If you could get one of those, you could connect it to a flight controller. Also you could use a regular 72 MHz (or whatever is used in the US) RX and connect it to an older flight controller like the NAZE32 or SP racing F3 which support individual PWM inputs. By using a flight controller you can do all the mixing inside the submarine and have gyro stabilization on top.
Yes, I think that is the best way to do it. Not only get the mixing capability but also benefit from the 6 axis stabilization. I have like 3 old KK2 boards I am thinking to try out... Haha!
What do you made it from?
It's look like Topedo than submarine
It kind of is... I was going for simplicity. Worked great!
How the wather can't go inside the submarine by the propelers and the order holes?
I used some special bushings that have seals embedded in them. For the control fins, they were just simple plastic bushings sealed with an o-ring. For the motor shaft I used a sealed bronze bushing. They worked quite well. I never got any water inside. I did end up spinning the motor shaft bushing (it stuck to the shaft), so I need to find a better one. There is a link to these bushings in this video's description: ruclips.net/video/j8MpLlIBO4g/видео.html
Thank u for the answer and link! Did a good job with the submarine.
@@rodrigoalvesdeoliveira6919 Thanks! It was a lot of fun. I really need to put some time into fixing it up again and doing more videos of it.
What? You didn't 3d print the cones?
Haha. Didn't have a printer. Though honestly, I would turn them again instead of printing. Needed the extra weight and strength that a solid part would give. Though, I guess They could be printed solid. :-)
Lathe turning would be the right thing to do. 3d printing is so over-rated especially for real mechanical features. I wouldn't trust "printed" o-ring groove or NPT threads to be water tight. Also, you would end up spending much time w/sand paper, files and dremel to remove "extra support crap structures".
@@trexinvert Exactly. Turning solid plastic just ended up working so much better. Though I did them on a manual lathe... next time I'll have to try my cnc mill. :-) What I want to try is clear acrylic or some such plastic and polish the nose to a fine finish. Then I could put a gopro session inside and avoid the excess drag that putting it on the outside had.
does it have GPS point to point autonomous cruise ?
I'm an Engineering student and i love to make like these projects. I need your help. Please help me
What do you want to know?
Let's say, it travels 1 hour, will the electronics components such as battery and other parts will be affected due to the enclosed space without incoming air?
The problem with autonomous is that GPS doesn't work in water at all. You would have to rely on accelerometer and gyro tracking in the control board. This is easy to do with an aircraft or drone that has GPS, much harder to do underwater where you don't have an external reference like GPS. As for being enclose in the sub for a long time, overheating isn't an issue because you can run water cooling to the components.
I am confused. In order to make an autonomous mission, algorithm and programed waypoints can be done for the submarine to go from point A to
That is the reason how modern submarine torpedo works ?
Is it possible to make the submarine autonomous as long as a GPS antenna is above the water surface?
@@franciscourena5636 Hmm. That might work. Just have to control the depth accurately with a barometer to keep the antenna above the water.
@@AscendDynamics
Last question
I have seen some UAV with a GPS antenna mounted. Then, I noticed they go deep into the water.
My question is as follow:
Can you establish a mission plan Point A to Point B by going deeper and surfacing the AUV periodically?
I don't understand how you sealed anything. How are those pipes sealed against each other? How are the servo linkages sealed?
Each section of the PVC pipe has a shoulder machined into it. I just add a little bit of sealer and put them together with a couple of screws to hold them in place. The fins are on a shaft that goes into the submarine through a plastic bushing that has a rubber o-ring on the inside. All of that works great. I haven't had a lot of luck sealing the motor shaft though. Watch a couple other of my videos on it and you can see exactly what I did.
May I know which is the flight controller you have used.
I used a super old Kk2 mini. It's super outdated nowadays. I would highly recommend using a much newer flight controller. Then for firmware I would recommend ArduCopter... So technically it would be better to use one of the land-based variations. I think something like ArduRover would work great. It can be done with the KK board, I just had it laying around. But I definitely wouldn't recommend using such an old board anymore.
If you ever work on this again, try a cheap flightcontroler for planes, f405 for example with serbo control support. Might help with staying level underwater
Exactly! I have several different flightcontrolers in mind. This would also help me with having limited program-ability on my 72MHz radio. The FC would allow me to mix the controls the way I want to.
@@AscendDynamics i am looking forward to the upgrade ;)
@@bringamosa8480 Me too!
Hello my bro I want to make it but I don't know material please read to answer material for me İf you write I going to glad you see you next time bro. :)
Hi,
Sir i'm making this project. Can you help me in this? Kindly tell me please
Hi, what do you want to know? It is really a lot of DIY, you will have to find a lot of the components and modify some to make them work.
how much power is needed to run the submarine continuously five(5) hour
please respond ASAP
How is it seals water?
I use silicone between each tube section and an o-ring for the nose. Works great to keep the water out.
Ascend RC thanks, how about the location of rudder and motor shaft? How do they seal water while still rotatable?
For the control find I have little plastic bushing with a molded o ring. I got these 5 years ago from an rc submarine site and haven't been able to find them since. For the motor shaft I'm using sealed ball bearings.
Ascend RC thanks, I saw many people using rubber bellow, have you thought of this? Anywhere to find water seal bearing? I found is the seal only prevent dirt come in but not stay it may seal against water?
Try www.rc-submarine.com/ they have all kind of parts. I haven't check for seals specifically in a while. Though I may need to find some myself as I think I want to try different control fins soon.
any e mail possible ? i want to biuld a similar, but add gps autonomous. i want to use it for ood delivery. plenty of lakes in my area
Sure here's my contact dgant@ascend-dynamics.com
Make it run on hydrogen. So from outside water, it will extract hydrogen and make a mini piston engine for it. Iv done it before, very handy than battery. Or you can make your battery charge using hydrogen etc
Keppsmokin
Haha!
How do you split the water into hydrogen and oxygen? Nuclear reactor? I was under the impression that it took a decent amount of electricity to crack water.
DIY torpedo - How I made it
Haha. It definitely wasn't supposed to be a scale submarine.
Have you considered using the nose probe to make a bubble layer to reduce viscosity?
@@ivorjawa yes actually. Though more a suppercavitation bubble. We'll see if I can ever get to that.
Ascend RC exactly what I was getting at. Cool!
It has not been fully fabricated
Can you send me solidwork for that submarine?
Here is the link to the cad files. They are in .step files. You'll have to request them and then I'll get them sent to you. 3dx-us.com/models/rc-submarine
Intro music?
praticamente è un siluro, non un sottomarino
Bob Martin from nautilusdrydocks.com that make beautifull scale subs models could help you in RC electronics information.
I will check them out. Thanks!
Why are all my hobbies so expensive?!
Yeah Really!
You hesitate too much to explain. Stay clam during your presentation
Thanks bud. It is funny how hard it is to actually talk in front of a camera. I will keep working on it.