This week we finally got the corner pieces for the structure of the submersible, and were able to put it together. There was some difficulty in this, since some of the pipe pieces didn't fit into the corner pieces very well. We had to file down the ends of some of the pieces in order to attach them properly.
Our original intention this week was to also put together the motors, and waterproof them. We were unable to complete this, but should be able to do it this week in lab. We need to put the lead wires that attach to the motors through the holes in the lids of the canisters, then cover the motors in electrical tape and wax in order to water proof them before putting them in the canisters. After that the only thing to do for the motors is attach the hardware and propeller to the shafts of the motors.
After that, the only thing we need to do is balance the submersible, and make it neutrality buoyant.
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