HOW DO RADIO CONTROLLED (RC) SUBMARINES WORK ?

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HOW DO RADIO CONTROLLED (RC) SUBMARINES WORK ?
Matt kindly runs me through how his HMS Upholder radio controlled submarine works. The shell for this RC submarine is made by OTW Designs (otwdesigns.com/) in Loughborough which is run by Bob Dimack. He tells me about how it dives and surfaces, the propulsion and control systems. Impressed by the clean installation of all the gear. It made it easy to understand the function of all the components.
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Filmed by Dom Mitchell for the 'Essential RC' KZfaq channel at Bournville RC Yacht Racing and Model Powerboat Club using the Panasonic AG-UX180 Pro 4K camcorder. Thanks to Matt for his time and cooperation.
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@Stigstigster 4 жыл бұрын

That was a good interview. The gentleman did a good job of explaining everything.

@mase7557 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he did. Made watching the video worthwhile.

@J0hnnieP 4 жыл бұрын

RC Submarines raises the complexity of RC vehicles by a huge factor. I don't think many people realize just how complex they are or what goes into building or using one.

@TheGrimreef 4 жыл бұрын

John Powers id say same bout helicopters.

@Make-Asylums-Great-Again 4 жыл бұрын

Gate keeping by John.

@noth606 4 жыл бұрын

Stevie D I haven't had a sub but I did fly helis and quadcopter for a bit, the amount of props and blades you chew through in urban areas was a pain, plus the larger helis are really quite pricey for good ones. I'd imagine the running cost of a sub would be a bit less, construction likely about the same. Micro helis can be fairly cheap though and IMO the best way to learn since they are also not nearly as dangerous as the larger ones.

@SidecarHero1 4 жыл бұрын

You've apparently have never built and flown a helicopter.

@stanleycorr1839 4 жыл бұрын

Well... I mean it's really cool but not what I'd call complicated. A pump, three servos, a basic gyro and a motor. Doesn't even have independent vanes for roll dampening and the main hull isn't water/pressure resistant. Have you seen a flybarless aerobatic heli? Or even a scale multi-mast RC sailing boat? That shit is what I'd call complicated. If this was more realistic with a full pressure hull and multiple ballast tanks and pumps to adjust trim and video back to goggles or a laptop to about 20 meters or further with a long aerial with a float then I'd say it was reasonably complex.

@dave7421 4 жыл бұрын

one of very few interviews on youtube that i found interesting in terms of information, knowledge and captivating... thanks to all involved

@fabryz Жыл бұрын

I've loved submarines since I was a child, and my dream was to always have a RC one, but they didn't exist. I'm very surprised and happy to discover that they exist now, and they are even capable of great actions, they're complex inside! Omg, wonderful. I'm so happy to have discovered this video

@michiganengineer8621 4 жыл бұрын

That is one of the best trimmed subs I've seen. Beautiful job!

@JimmyDaboul 4 жыл бұрын

That's the best sub piloting I've seen along with the internal setup. Nice find👍

@timmytime4065 2 жыл бұрын

Great model and a really nice guy taking time to explain how it all works. really enjoyed it. Thanks to you both

@EdwardsCharles1 4 жыл бұрын

I do want to add how impressive of a machine this is!

@glennewdick 4 жыл бұрын

I sailed the real one (HMCS Victoria class now) that's such a nice sub you have there sir.

@jjb1974 12 күн бұрын

When I was a kid growing up on the lake, I had always wanted to build a Rc sub with a camera on it so I could look at the fish. There was something fascinating to me about being able to see under the water in which I spent my whole day on fishing. Unfortunately, at that time I don't think there was enough technology do make one unless it had wires attached and I certainly didn't have access to the materials to make one. When I see this, it amazes me. Takes me back to my childhood dream. Someday, I just may still build one now that I have the funds and access to what I need. Very nice sub there! Thank you for the video.

@mase7557 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video. The sub’s owner did a good job of explaining how his model works.

@spoolinpos 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, thank you, I didn't know I liked RC subs til now.

@hansvonmannschaft9062 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing video, the camera, the interview, the model, everything. Thank you so much! So funny how this "walk through the basics" ended up being, you could say, a full-fledged submarine engineering class haha :-) Thanks once again, and kudos to Mr. Matt for his amazing job putting that beast together!

@bcgaming8478 2 жыл бұрын

Ooy'

@mrtechlogiantgaming 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, that model is sick, I wish I could own one

@BlueDually4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Really well explained, and it is a work of art more than a toy. I imagine it is a little easier to run in a pool though less scale.

@Snoekvisser1972 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned something today, thank you very much! Stellar images and good info. Cheers from Holland.

@bobkurbel4306 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very informative, Dom. Run silent, run deep !

@darkseiddoom 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Sub and great interview/explanation!

@dayarao1555 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite hobby too...good information

@StonyRC 4 жыл бұрын

VERY well conducted interview. That is a fantastic model.

@kryten4k 4 жыл бұрын

Best and most organized sub model I have seen! Well done!!

@rickkephartactual7706 3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@boedillard8807 2 жыл бұрын

That gentleman did an excellent job of explaining it.

@dankmeams1867 4 жыл бұрын

thanks i have been thinking about making my own rc sub for a while and this is very helpful

@Tom48 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful submarine. Great job!

@swampjajc 4 жыл бұрын

Thats one amazing piece of kit

@EssentialRC 4 жыл бұрын

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@mrtechlogiantgaming 6 ай бұрын

The work is so sick! I don’t even think I can make such thing. I’ve always wanted a rc sumpbmarine ever since I planned on making one

@laa0fa502 2 жыл бұрын

This random question came into my head thinking about my little cheap rc sub I had as a kid. Wish I still had that thing more than anything to tear it apart see how it actually worked. Had a realization that RC subs still had to function like normal subs. Amazing amount of R.C technology

@sunzero1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate. Matt built a properly beautiful submarine. Thank you for putting this video out.

@GoldenHat333 4 жыл бұрын

really well explanation of the rc sub looks cool, swims well good job

@mhannan6328 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I learned a lot...

@jezza8558 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Like many others I've always wondered how they work!

@MarketPredator78 4 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece!

@monkey555500 4 жыл бұрын

super quality that sub looks great

@WheelsRC 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for making it.

@WatchMan1962 3 жыл бұрын

Damn nice and superbly engineered.

@stef2198 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking bit of kit you have presented there mate.

@pauliether.c.guy.3349 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. This guy not only demonstrates how a real submarine works between the leveling planes working in tandem with how the ballast Tanks flood in order in submerge it but he was also able to seal everything in an airtight enclosure. This submarine is no kids toy this is an advanced piece of technology that took a tremendous amount of knowledge. Hats off to you. I am wondering how much money something like that goes for.

@SuperAntec 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. The water tight cylinder is actually made by OTW who produces the model kit so i can't take credit for that, take a look at OTW designs website for pricing. Thanks

@hikeaphoto746 2 жыл бұрын

I need to do one of these with videos under water. Very nice! Thank you!

@Vulcancruiser 4 жыл бұрын

gorgeous model...........very impressive and beautiful workmanship......I fly the airplanes and it looks like they are simpler......

@andrewap77 4 жыл бұрын

As a RET. US Navy Submariner I truly enjoyed this to the point I started having flashbacks, LOL!! But very nice Boat.

@toki89666 4 жыл бұрын

I am very strongly considering joining the U.S. Navy here soon. I had a fascination with subs as a child and now recently I'm wanting to go do it for real before its too late. (30 now). Any advice you could give? From what I've learned attack subs look to be alot more interesting of a job than missle subs.

@andrewap77 4 жыл бұрын

@@toki89666 Go for it, just be ready to accept a life change.

@tonymunn 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of the subs operation. Underwater footage would have been awesome.

@Howoldareweanywayyipes Жыл бұрын

This is so cool... thank you sir... just what i wanted to see today.

@mdsonamiya5072 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video for rc submarines

@sandysmithvideos228 Жыл бұрын

Great video, even better modeling and craftsmanship.

@Calvertfilm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I learnt a lot there.

@Howoldareweanywayyipes Жыл бұрын

You must be the Captain of this boat... dive, dive, dive. great job yaAll

@skagerstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Love the gold/brass color of the metal hardware inside :P Looks so nice against the dark grey :P

@roadsweeper1 4 жыл бұрын

Not just a colour, it will be brass, rather than brass painted steel. Brass doesnt rust....

@KrustyKlown 4 жыл бұрын

needs an FPV periscope camera

@Voxmagna 4 жыл бұрын

If you can get the radio to penetrate water sure why not

@someguy4915 4 жыл бұрын

@@Voxmagna Already has to control the RC submarine, we're not talking meters of depth here....

@MrUnder30seconds 4 жыл бұрын

ive done fpv on lakes, the video goes bad easily, the water reflects rf too easily. so expect 20meters b4 vid sux.

@KrustyKlown 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrUnder30seconds darn!! .. that would be so cool if it worked well.

@MrUnder30seconds 4 жыл бұрын

@@KrustyKlown fpv on water does work, maybe a different frequency works better, I managed to actually go 170meters, the vid was very intermittent because the ripples on the water.

@shahinsaboori6933 4 жыл бұрын

Well done ,thanks to share it

@arbjful 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing...that explanation was really very clear

@EssentialRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@PharaohDeathMask 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video with great camera work. Thanks for making and uploading it.

@EssentialRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Paxmax 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool bit of RC machinery!

@Paxmax 2 жыл бұрын

Just add a CO2 torpedo!

@allgood6760 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and thanks for the explanation 👍🇳🇿

@NisarAhmed-il2qs 4 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job i liked your work

@saladinhamza2271 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful project

@dickyfawaizul9587 3 жыл бұрын

Pray For Submarine 402 Indonesia 🙇

@andrewmagro7703 4 жыл бұрын

this was a great video Dom Very Informative and great to know exactly how the r/c submarine basically works, and very interesting i must say , btw that sub looks very scale as if miniature to the full size version , maybe one day i may just get one of these marvels of the sea, always fascinated me they have and having a r/c sub would be a treat i'd think thanks for another great video here Dom , Just Love Essential R/C - just awesome.

@EssentialRC 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to try to do more videos like this IF I can find friendly cooperative experts on my travels. Not always the case but I'll try. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

@davidanalyst671 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video. the only thing that was missing was a periscope turning around while it was underwater!!!

@matk4731 4 жыл бұрын

Thank for the insight 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

@parkflyerindonesia8073 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic lad 👍 place a camera on it and you could imagine you're making an episode of "Voyage to the bottom of the sea" 😎👍

@RCHeliJet 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks Dom and have a nice Weekend, from Switzerland greetings

@akmalshaari7795 2 жыл бұрын

Dom

@anwaydas1220 2 жыл бұрын

@@akmalshaari7795 ffs

@GL0BETREKKER 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Always wondered about these! On a side note, there are some really noticeable artefacts from the video compression when the sub is in the water. Thank you for the video though!

@harpothehealer 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting enjoyed video thamks

@DKoppJr 4 жыл бұрын

A very cool video!

@yunisusysusanti9175 Жыл бұрын

wow you are very creative i really like this it's good

@jimbronson687 2 жыл бұрын

This is very cool. Was not aware of RC subs. Could use underwater digital acoustic modems if wanted to mount a camera and have control deep down. And desquise as a Shark sometimes for a fun time. very best RC sub I ever saw.

@CJOlin 11 ай бұрын

Your comment was great, until the shark comment. You must be one of those people that enjoys scaring people for your own gratification. That's called being narcissistic. I'd bet you wouldn't think it's funny to have one of your own family members in the water and have a (potential) shark come close to them and frighten them. Then again, you probably would. Anyone else would be pissed to find out it's someone like you with a radio controlled shark, who just scared their family, as a joke. Especially, if they were older and had health issues where it could be dangerous to them.

@jimbronson687 11 ай бұрын

For Movies Not to frighten folks. Well Jaws scared hech out of me but looed fake up close

@jimbronson687 11 ай бұрын

@@CJOlin However you seem to be someone looking to be pissed off or angered or offended. You seem like a keyboard warrior.

@mark6302 2 жыл бұрын

that's freaking awesome :0

@techfriends9620 3 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful. The main problem is that RF does not work underwater. And hence, we didn't see it going completely inside. At least the receiver end should stay above water.

@SuperAntec 3 жыл бұрын

Lower frequency radio does work underwater, the sub use 40mhz FM frequency and the sub does fully submerge.

@miketeeveedub5779 4 жыл бұрын

I saw (and took pics) of the HMCS Chicoutimi in Halifax dry dock back in 2005, due to that unfortunate "leaving the hatch open" during sea-faring operations. Nice to see this model is a bit more watertight then the real one. Fantastic engineering on the model Matt C - you should be proud!

@onyourkilllist6880 4 жыл бұрын

Mike TeeVee That’s not what happened. Submariners don’t just “leave hatches open”. That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Not sure who told you that story, but they’re an idiot. The boat was submerged and at PD when the fire happened. No hatch was left open.

@2259alfie 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing great job

@TheTonester2312 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat!!!

@SpadaFer 2 жыл бұрын

Is ridiculously good ......AMAZING

@yhird 4 жыл бұрын

Two thumbs up! That is so cool.

@didimo33 4 жыл бұрын

Wow excellent

@user-fx4vl3dj4j 4 жыл бұрын

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@metaleritogreenn 4 жыл бұрын

it's beautiful

@mayamax3d 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing

@JamesManimal 4 жыл бұрын

That’s effin dope bruh

@tonylee7714 4 жыл бұрын

nice job

@tomjones1967 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@syedazmatazeem4717 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@EssentialRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@TheScottsawesomeart 4 жыл бұрын

awesome !

@billyfletcher6022 2 жыл бұрын

very cool. building rc sub is like creating an inside out ship in a bottle.

@ssk878jds 4 жыл бұрын

Now thats really cool.... I served on all 4 Victoria class boats... DBF

@Heat3YT2 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice!

@67Bullshark 4 жыл бұрын

VERY INTERESTING!!!

@praphakaran2012 4 жыл бұрын

good explain

@99v8cobra 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@ernestoterrazas3480 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting thank you for give us so much information. You forgot to ask how the torque is compensated and how the vertical position is achieved.

@SuperAntec 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, The keel of the submarine is full of lead shot pellets which counteracts the torque from the propeller, thanks.

@petervietmeier8066 4 жыл бұрын

I am worked in a German Submarin for 4 Jears. My Job was Torpedo Officer. We drived in the East- and Northsee.

@gazzarafalemozzy4766 4 жыл бұрын

GFU!

@krispybacon9285 4 жыл бұрын

Salut Peter ! respect to you from the USA!

@petervietmeier8066 4 жыл бұрын

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@krispybacon9285 4 жыл бұрын

@@petervietmeier8066 those trains are AMAZING! we had one near my town for decades, but sadly the man passed away. we are hoping his family gets it going again!

@petervietmeier8066 4 жыл бұрын

@@krispybacon9285 Have you Skype? I have it. The contact is same as my email-adress.