Depth Controller DC1

The DC1 allows stabilizing a model submarine at a desired depth. It is connected directly to and powered by the receiver. The module can be operated by a control stick as well as a rotary or linear slider on the transmitter. The servo signal is passed on to a pitch controller connected to the output pins of the module allowing the automatic control of depth and pitch of the model.

The DC1 offers two operational modes which are set by a jumper.

MODE 1: Active when NO jumper is set. DC1 then holds the actual depth as long as the control stick remains in its middle position (neutral). Moving the stick up or downwards forces the model to alter its depth until the stick is moved back to neutral. The control range ends at a depth of about 1 to 1.5 meters. Larger depths are possible but will not be kept automatically by the module. Furthermore, as soon as the stick is set back to neutral with the model at such larger depths, the submarine will be steered back within standard control range.

MODE 2: Active when jumper is set. DC1 will bring the model to the depth as given by the transmitter. With the conrol stick set to surface the model will also remain resurfaced. The more the control stick is moved downward the more the model submerges. Depth adjustment within the surface area is rather limited. Adjustment increases with the control stick at about half way down. This allows very precise control to periscope as well as larger depths. The control range ends at a depth of about 1 to 1.5 meters as in MODE 1. Moving the stick all the way downward allows the model to exceed this depth all the way down to the bottom.

The DC1 is connected to the receiver with the lead protruding the module. The depth sensor of the module requires an outboard connection such as a piece of brass tube glued into the WTC. This outboard connector is then connected to the sensor via the silicone tube supplied.

Technical Specifications     
Operational voltage                 3.5 - 8.5 V
Current consumption               6.1 mA (forward) to 8.4 mA (reverse) at 5 V receiver voltage
Propulsion motor voltage         max. 30 V
Dimensions (l x w x h)            approx. 32 x 23 x 9 mm
Weight (incl. casing/cables)     approx. 13 g