dump you ballest
dump you ballest
Any ideas on useing a low volage soliniod as a ballest saftey trick, i.e. If the soliniod is possative when you power up, it can be used as a trigger, therefor if you have a total power loss the soli returns to rest thus dumping ballest and a rapid rise to the suface, just a thought for anyone..
Re: dump you ballest
I am thinking of doing something very much like that. I haven't completed my thought process on it though and will probably include a 'broken tether' signal as well.
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Re: dump you ballest
I had an idea once to use a RC failsafe or auto pilot type system. A lost signal results in relay tripping, activating a solenoid on a small compressed air cylinder inflating a "return to surface balloon." Then I decided to use a tether with a kevlar braided web inside. Just drag it up. Much easier...