Bassbob
Emissary
Let's dive on The Titanic in a tiny submarine, controlled with a PS4 ( refurbished PS4) game controller and a crew that doesn't include any of those uninspirational 50 year old white guys with military submarine experience.
So.......
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HansGruber
Ronin
I have zero sympathy.
In fact, I have a lot more compassion for boatloads of refugees trying to find a better life than I do than those schmucks who spent a quarter mill to do something incredibly dangerous.
But…put a couple billionaires in a sinking sub and watch the Navies of several large nations scramble to save their useless tuchii (if that ain’t the plural of tuchus. it should be).
In short: F’em. To paraphrase Josie Wales: Fish gotta eat, just like worms.
In fact, I have a lot more compassion for boatloads of refugees trying to find a better life than I do than those schmucks who spent a quarter mill to do something incredibly dangerous.
But…put a couple billionaires in a sinking sub and watch the Navies of several large nations scramble to save their useless tuchii (if that ain’t the plural of tuchus. it should be).
In short: F’em. To paraphrase Josie Wales: Fish gotta eat, just like worms.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Sad to say the crew of that submersible is probably toast or will be shortly when the oxygen runs out. The titanic sits in 13,000 feet of water, that’s 2.5 miles a depth that requires professional’s to dive that deep, non of those on that sub were professional divers.
SimonRL
Hellcat
There’s already articles about how the owner/founder disregarded safety and that the company has had multiple technical issue with the sun resulting in cancelled trips. They have been sued multiple times.
Onewolf426
Professional
Well, they better have a NASCAR Pit Crew on standby then.I saw one story that said even if they make it to the surface, they're still screwed. The hatch is bolted on from the outside.
And I just read an article that not only did the 'sub' used an generic XBOX controller but the US navy uses the same XBOX controller on it's subs periscope systems since "it's easy to use". What could possibly go wrong with that idea? Your tax dollars at work.
www.thegatewaypundit.com
US Navy Has Been Using Xbox Controllers for Submarine Periscopes Since 2018 | The Gateway Pundit | by Anthony Scott
Earlier in the week news broke out the missing OceanGate submarine used a game controller to operate the entire submarine.
www.thegatewaypundit.com
Jim Diamantoni
Elite
Ya get what you pay for. In this case, a very expensive death with plenty of time to think about the woulda, could a shouldas.
HansGruber
Ronin
Nothing’s wrong with the idea—in fact, it’s smart.And I just read an article that not only did the 'sub' used an generic XBOX controller but the US navy uses the same XBOX controller on it's subs periscope systems since "it's easy to use". What could possibly go wrong with that idea? Your tax dollars at work.
US Navy Has Been Using Xbox Controllers for Submarine Periscopes Since 2018 | The Gateway Pundit | by Anthony Scott
Earlier in the week news broke out the missing OceanGate submarine used a game controller to operate the entire submarine.
Cheap, proven, off the shelf tech instead of a million-dollar kludge that doesn’t work (which is more tre military’s style)…my tax dollars at work, and for once, used wisely by the military.
Onewolf426
Professional
Logitech has been around a while, and they produce some quality computer peripherals. I have never had a problem with any of my Logitech controllers, mice, keyboards.
SimonRL
Hellcat
I’m sure General Dynamics would be happy to design an $8000 game controller if it would make everyone feel happier.And I just read an article that not only did the 'sub' used an generic XBOX controller but the US navy uses the same XBOX controller on it's subs periscope systems since "it's easy to use". What could possibly go wrong with that idea? Your tax dollars at work.
US Navy Has Been Using Xbox Controllers for Submarine Periscopes Since 2018 | The Gateway Pundit | by Anthony Scott
Earlier in the week news broke out the missing OceanGate submarine used a game controller to operate the entire submarine.
Bassbob
Emissary
I couldn't agree more. As one friend of mine said, 11 people were murdered in Chicago last weekend, why do we care about one group but not the other.
Recusant
Hellcat
Well it took 73 years, four months, and 18 days to locate the Titanic where it currently rests. Perhaps with today's technology the lost mini-sub will be found in half that time. I'm sure if the company had a manual on board with directions for dealing with such an emergency the instructions would be short and to the point: Try not to panic, but if you are reading this you are s**t out of luck!
Bassbob
Emissary
Yeah, for a periscope maybe, but this sub is using it to control the sub. I don't want Chinese video game tech controlling subs I am in or that I am paying for. It's like the Romeo 5. So far all of mine are bulletproof. If I have one gun to save my life with and I'm in a war zone though, I won't be running a Romeo 5 on it. Or a PSA Bolt Carrier Group as opposed to a BCM or Wilson. Maybe that's a better analogy.
Bassbob
Emissary
I was under the impression this vessel had an emergency "Surface" button. Either it's faulty or all those people are already dead.
HansGruber
Ronin
You’re shy 2-3 zeroes, there.I’m sure General Dynamics would be happy to design an $8000 game controller if it would make everyone feel happier.
HansGruber
Ronin
There is—kinda. It releases the (normally) lead weight that gives it negative buoyancy and it should rise.
But, if that’s an electronic switch, and the sun lost power, or electronics…it wouldn’t matter.
Or, they might be floating in the North Atlantic with no way of signaling for rescue.
Agreed, they’re probably dead already.
SimonRL
Hellcat
I was using toilet seat math. I figured that if a toilet seat for the military is $800 then a controller must be worth 10x more, but I agree with you.
HansGruber
Ronin
I was referring to the periscope controller…as for a sun control, yeah, something a bit more robust, please.