[PSUBS-MAILIST] newbie with no background whatsoever

[Stephen Fordyce]

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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