[PSUBS-MAILIST] newbie with no background whatsoever

[Douglas Suhr]

Welcome to PSUBS Matt! My name is Douglas. I may not be as new as you are,
but I am also a relatively new member to this group (who hopes to one day
build and operate his own 1-atm sub!). My only advice to you is this:
Listen to what these guys have to say, because they are a group of pretty
smart cookies! Glad to have you aboard. ~ Douglas S.


On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Stephen Fordyce <stephen.fordyce at gmail.com
> wrote:

> G'day Matt,
> If it's an ROV you're after, there is a good project which originated on
> kickstarter called "OpenROV" - Google it. It's open source so the plans are
> available free, but you can also buy kits and assemblies depending on your
> budget and inclination to build. I'm part way through building my
> all-parts-included kit and although some of it wouldn't pass muster in a
> sub context, it's pretty well thought out and seems to work.
>
> There are also ROV books out there - I have Underwater Robotics: Science,
> Design and Fabrication by Steven Moore which I haven't read properly but
> seems a reasonable resource.
>
> Cheers from Australia,
> Steve
> On 24/10/2013 7:39 AM, <JimToddPsub at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> **
>> Good afternoon, Matt,
>>
>> Welcome aboard.  You really have a pretty good background particularly
>> with the physics.  *Manned Submersibles *by R. Frank Busby is considered
>> the bible on the subject.  The purple hardcover version is what you want
>> and not one of the paperback reprints that lack the pictures and charts.
>> Here's a link:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Manned-submersibles-R-Frank-Busby/dp/B0006CRZRI/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382557994&sr=1-1&keywords=manned+submersibles
>>
>> Explore the Psubs.org web site.  You'll find enough information and
>> design tools to keep you busy and entertained for days.  I would also
>> highly encourage you to go to the Membership tab (far right on the home
>> page) and join up.  You then will have access to the Member Forum, the
>> member directory, and can post a profile on your membership page.
>>
>> James Franklin's http://www.guernseysubmarine.com/ is one of the best
>> I've seen on an individual project from beginning to launch.  The launch
>> was just about a week ago.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> Jim
>>
>>
>>  In a message dated 10/23/2013 11:49:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
>> matthewbecker1 at yahoo.com writes:
>>
>>  So building a submarine has always been one of my dreams.  I am a
>> Physical Therapist and not an engineer so there is a lot that I need to
>> learn and I am perfectly willing to put in my time.  My goal is to start
>> with a ROV and go from there.  Can anyone give me an idea of a place to
>> start?  I have background in physics, chem, some engine work, and welding.
>> I am starting to learn electronics and thinking of using arduino or
>> rasperry Pi as the circuit board to start.  I am looking for some guidance
>> on where to start.  What should I focus most of my efforts on?  Are there
>> any books that you can recommend to get me going in the right direction.  I
>> have come to find that there are some resources but not a lot. So any
>> assistance would be appreciated.
>> Thank you.
>> Matt
>>
>>
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