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[PSUBS-MAILIST] Computers Onboard
All the talk of laptops and PC's on board a
P-sub has got me wondering.
I'm building a K-350. Am I building it the
"old way," with wires and switches?
To be sure, there is a lot to be said for
simplicity in the sub world. Safety is the number one concern followed
closely by power conservation. I imagine a computer would have it's
benefits in many ways. One would be managing the power available and the
loads, not to mention coupling monitoring systems and control systems.
But, in a low budget sub, a P-sub, say $15,000, is it really
necessary or are we complicating things with a risk to safety if their is a
glitch in the system.
Just for my curiosity; how many P-subs owners, the
ones that actually have a sub and have gotten it wet, have PC's installed in
them? A show of hands, please.
Maybe I'm cautious. Maybe I'm old!
Thanks, Dan H.