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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSV_Alvin

Sounds like it was (shocker) really well designed. It even sank once when a cable snapped on support boat


crew escaped, and it was recovered and retrofit. And if things go sideways, the cabin/titanium sphere could detach, floating freely up to the surface.

After hearing about OceanGate, deep sea subs sounded terrifying


but reading about this is somehow very comforting.

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[–] ashtrix@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But what fun would it be without a game controller

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago

Honestly the game controller was probably the most reliable part of the Titan

[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago

i'm still fine with using a game controller for a project like this. game controllers are designed to be sturdy, ok with abuse, replaceable and adaptable.

That said, a 15 year old, $30 controller might not have been the best idea.