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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I think there’s more to it than that.

When working at industrial factories if I catch a glimpse of something run off a cheap consumer alternative to the standard industry equipment I immediately question everything. If they’re willing to skimp on that item, where else have they skimped?

Submarines have got to be insanely expensive right? It seems kinda silly to even cheap out on components like this, when their cost of probably going to be a tiny fraction of the cost of the vehicle anyway.

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They navigated by getting text messages from the ship…

That’s fucking insane when you’re going miles under the sea

You take that back! Camper World is a hallmark of quality, I bought all my kidney extraction equipment from there!

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Username checks out and concerns me.

I’m curious what the popsicle tray looks like. Does it fit with the ice trays in that little compartment at the top of the freezer or do you need a custom setup?

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