Author Archives: michaelp85

Using the existing servo code I changed  the program to move the control arms. This is the rudder control program #include <Servo.h> Servo rudder; // create servo object to control a servo // a maximum of eight servo objects can … Continue reading →

This week we began to insert the mechanical parts to the sub in the compartment box that houses all the electronics. The next step would be to attach the control arms to the servos.   And to glue the magnets … Continue reading →

Along with more sanding, This week Rich took the bold step of cutting the upper hull in half…No turning back now. I took the project home to Fiber Glass the Bow of the sub. Word of advise do the Fiber … Continue reading →

To spare you the boring details, We spent the last week and half sanding, cutting, and sanding again….did I mention sanding. Not to mention that an error on my part led to me cutting out a Piece of the hull … Continue reading →

The kit arrived and we were left speechless. the amount of work ahead of us seemed daunting.  Steph and I spent Sunday cataloging and labeling our parts so that we could verify we had everything. Aside from some tape and … Continue reading →

As stated in my teamates posts shipping delays caused us to have to hold off on production. We did have a plan and we hit the ground running.