[PSUBS-MAILIST] "Torpedo"-build

[Lasse Schmidt Westrén via Personal_Submersibles]

Thank you Hank,

A lot of useful info, we have not been thinking about the exhaust air so we
will implement that Into the design. Thank you!
Any other thoughts are welcome!

Cheers Lasse

Den 12 sep. 2016 2:14 em skrev "hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles" <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org>:

> Lasse,
> I have experimented with air drills as thrusters on a log salvage ROV and
> it worked well, as long as you add an exhaust pipe to the drill.  The
> exhaust air must be carried away from the propeller.  This works but the
> drill will not last long, it is the gear box that fails.  I would suggest a
> smaller prop and go with a die grinder or any air tool with no gear head.
> The vane motor will last a long time.
> Hank
>
>
> On Monday, September 12, 2016 5:45 AM, Lasse Schmidt Westrén via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> My crew friends at submarine Malen are planning to build a torpedo-ish
> machine to fool around with in the evenings.
> We are thinking of taking a scuba-tank, connecting a simple motor from an
> air drill and connecting a propeller to it. We are planning to use RC for
> steering and heading hold via a gyro.
> Have anyone tried and have input on this?
>
> Cheers, Lasse
>
>
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