MadModder
Gallery, Projects and General => Neat Stuff => Topic started by: Brass_Machine on January 30, 2009, 08:27:09 PM
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So I was watching Treasure Quest (http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/treasure-quest/treasure-quest.html) on discovery. I have an interest in the underwater stuff. Been that way for a long time... got certified as a diver when I was 15. Anyway, they use a ROV (remote operated Vehicle) for some of their exploration of the deep.
Do you see where this going?
:proj:
So I started thinking and researching. There are quite a few modders making these out in the world. Check this ONE (http://myrov.spaces.live.com/) out.
I think I see a new project coming up.
Eric
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Too small. Think bigger! Like, a full size mini sub. You can take pics through the porthole. :D
So many people out there making such cool stuff. I remember seeing a website where the guy was making a scale WWII german sub. Welded steel, the thing was supposed to be nearly as capable as the real thing - minus the torpedos, of course.
I've also seen sites of mini subs where you wear full scuba gear, but sit in a little bubble.
Anyway, be sure to post pics if you ever do make something!
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I have seen that sub before. It is actually huge for DIY. I do have an interest in building something along those lines. If you see some of my pasts posts I have talked about doing an underwater scooter type of thing.
Eric
The link for the sub you were talking about is down. When it comes back up, I will post the link.
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So many people out there making such cool stuff. I remember seeing a website where the guy was making a scale WWII german sub. Welded steel, the thing was supposed to be nearly as capable as the real thing - minus the torpedos, of course.
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(http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/KRAKA_files/image025.jpg)
(http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/KRAKA_files/image027.jpg)
This GUY (http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/KRAKA.htm) and as awesome as his is, There are bigger projects out there.
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I'd be willing to bet that the Alphabet Soup would be keeping a close eye on you. :lol:
Bernd
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On occasion I amuse myself with imagineerings of propeller driven toys... It is very, very satisfying to have all the tools and skills to build anything that can be imagined - anything that can be completed in the time available and within a reasonable budget... I do my best to encourage folks to invest in tools and get into the machineshop/fabrication hobby.. I dont believe there is anything that quite compares......
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I too would like to see somebody build a remotely operated vehicle..