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Missing Titan submersible is operated by a cheap game controller (videogames.si.com)

submitted 1 year ago by OmnipotentEntity@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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the Logitech F710 is a solid controller to get if you’re on a tight budget, but perhaps not exactly the type of equipment you want to stake your life on. [...] Reviewers on sites like Amazon frequently mention issues with the wireless device's connection.

The reporter, who followed an expedition of the Titan from the launch ship, wrote that “it seems like this submersible has elements of MacGyver jerry-riggedness.”

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[–] omnilynx@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was about to defend this (the US military uses XBox controllers for subs & drones), but then I saw that it was off-brand. No excuse for that.

[–] Killer_Tree@beehaw.org 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same, we use XBox controllers to operate remote cameras for pipeline inspections and they usually survive far longer than is reasonable considering some of the abuse we put them through. That being said, I have no idea about the quality of Logitech, but at the very least they should have had a backup controller available as it would have a small footprint and be a huge failsafe.

[–] OmnipotentEntity@beehaw.org 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Amazon Link

2 AA batteries required. (included)

They forgot to change the batteries before sending the sub out 💀

[–] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago

Or they accidently packed AAA instead.

[–] TubeTalkerX@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Can't rely on the batteries they include, they're usually cheap with maybe 40% charge.