DIY Underwater Propeller Suit (Swim faster than Michael Phelps)

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This video goes out to everyone who understands the pain of being poor swimmers... the public shaming at the beach, the JV coach facepalming while you founder in the shallow end, the catcalls of “OH LOOK IT’S THE SUBMARINE. YOU KNOW WHY? CAUSE HE SPENDS MORE TIME UNDERWATER THAN ABOVE IT.” Oh how their words hurt.
But alas! Where there’s a problem, engineering can provide the approximation of a solution. Can’t swim very well? Strap a very heavy assortment of electronics to yourself in the hopes that you won’t be (i) electrocuted or (ii) dragged straight down to the bottom. And here at R&D we have an abundance of hope and a healthy disregard for grievous injury. So join us while we explore the profound joys of affixing massively overpowered motors to our limbs! Will it work? Will we survive? Well we probably wouldn’t be writing this vid description if one of us died... so yeah, it probably worked.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Google’s Making and Science Team for sponsoring the video and being totally awesome patrons of science and engineering media. Check out their channel at / makingscience #sciencegoals
Ace, our close friend and an incredible engineer who lent an invaluable hand testing these killer motors and propellers. Check out his consulting company, Beaker and Wrench www.beakerandwrench.com - if you need to make anything crazy this guy can do it.
Craig, who helped us find some sweeeet filming locations and took some way cray drone footage. His Instagram is also super clean - hit him up @craig_hung if you’re one of those weird people who uses IG on your computer...
Derek (average person) @derekbloom, who volunteered to race against David
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Kevin MacLeod - "Deliberate Thought"
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Customary EE Disclaimer: Don’t do this. Even though we did, we can’t condone anyone else following our misguided impulses. There’s no merit to a motorized arms race (get it?) because someone will probably get hurt. I mean seriously, you could keep strapping progressively larger engines to your extremities until eventually they just quarter you like you’re a Medieval peasant. It’s up to you to know your limits and show some restraint. Sheesh. Anyway, visit our fb page to see the Bill of Materials if you want to build one too.

[@RyanKung]

Sorry for the inconsistent upload dates! We usually have a weekend or two per month to create these fun projects for you guys! If ya want, check out what we're up to in between our videos / BTS of future projects on our new Instagram pages! Ryan’s IG: @ryanhkung, David’s IG: @milky_guey

[@yoo7289]

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[@jacobgrover8441]

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[@jancatdog100-minecraftandm2]

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[@theHacksmith]

Bahaha, loved it! Keep it up guys!

[@Shahplays01]

the Hacksmith you are also so Good

[@oliviaborie]

the Hacksmith i love your channel😍

[@chikenuget3841]

The Hacksmith YES.

[@chikenuget3841]

FINISH IRON MAN PROJECT

[@ow3nthehorror]

the Hacksmith not as good as non-water iron man though is it? 😏

[@Alex-xh1zi]

This is SO much faster than I thought it would be! I think you could definitely improve top speed if you worked on streamlining the body and diving deeper underwater so the impellers don't suck so much air.

[@unogazzy84]

How the hell does this channel not have more subscribers?

[@shaneobyrne5703]

I know!! Tell everyone - the Jet Pack is coming 2019!!

[@der_municycler]

becouse it is'nt well-known

[@ODG.2008]

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[@ODG.2008]

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[@HanaOccasionally]

You guys are seriously gonna be my new favorite science/invention channel. You guys ROCK keep it up!

[@williamedgar3381]

I'm a engineering teacher this was awesome I wish you would post were the motors and props came from...maybe a Kayak with prop power

[@v4vinaceous]

And as an engineering teacher, what do you think the effect of the water on the contacts running with electricity. Looks like no isolation at all there. Do you think it's a proper engineering design?

[@yvindNordli]

Finally a new video! Been looking forward to seeing more of your awesome inventions :)

[@yanarnia]

I love the creativity in your channel and how you guys always make unconventional things with engineering. You guys are an example of why I want to do engineering and why it's so cool!

[@sloth_7665]

Peter Sripol must be jealous😂😂 Love you guys so glad that there's a new video!!

[@nicksol9721]

You guys are the most unique channel on youtube. Every video is amazing you guys make. Keep up the amazing work you guys make 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RyanKung]

Thanks for the support, Nick!

[@nicksol9721]

Eclectical Engineering no problem! Thank you if anything lol

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Thanks Nick. Been a long old slog but we're now fully funded, into development and heading for production - watch our SM for details.

[@gwkungable]

guys, not only an unique, big challenging idea but making it work and making it look so simple is genius. very much appreciate your efforts on terrific channel. kudos

[@AMpydigadu]

Superb Jetpack... Love your projects. Hats off to you guys

[@victorjoseespiritu9447]

This video was soo sick, love how you guys actually make engineering so ezciting.

[@grahamhazelton9676]

There are so many talented people on KZbin videos, would love to able to afford to build my own one of these it would be handy to have diving for food along the Australian coastline, well done love it.

[@FrederoGAMING]

Awesome work you guys!! Another super cool project.

[@Double_A_Action]

That is a great idea. I feel just the two arm jets would be ample for weekend fun. Great video...

[@jmh1425]

Awesome video! Great work on design and fielding that idea.

[@thashlinnaidoo6450]

You guys are one of the best channels ever,combining engineering and entertainment in a unique and awesome way keep up the good work 👍

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Thanks Thashlin. The Jet Pack is (finally) coming in 2019!

[@carlocastelli7511]

Good guys! Excellent composition! Simple and functional ... Great.

[@itsmenelson3010]

Please keep updating it and keep us updated

[@josephwimsatt5845]

Now my Daughter wants one! We would of course have to make a streamline case to put the power box and controller box in, but all together it is an awesome start to a great project, and possibly a great retail product! Do more please! It inspires my young potential Engineers!

[@LuMaxQFPV]

Way to go! Love what you guys are doing!

[@mikeleonard8521]

Love the idea and implementation. Nice job! Love all your videos. You are the only channel I receive notifications for on my phone! Anyways, the only thing I think would have changed would be to make it more aerodynamic. As a former swimmer, we always made a big deal (especially when starting and finishing laps) to make sure we are in the most aerodynamic posture we could be. Perhaps some sort of a brace to support the angle of the propellers so the arms would be free to make your body a more aerodynamic shape or a cone on top of your head. Reducing your drag and increasing your aerodynamics would definitely get you more speed, assuming the weight change would be negligible.

[@dovak159_2]

love your creations guys

[@CraftNexus]

I’d add fins to the motor shells allowing descent and ascent of your body more easily, Super cool build👌

[@Alteczar]

That is awesome, thanks for the math and science explanation!

[@laudbentil8184]

saw this recently on social media, reminds me of Gravity Industries in the beginning, but different medium, great work!

[@Solarplex100]

This is such an awesome project!

[@maisiesworld9326]

You guys are awesome really inspired me to make something with my dad like the water jet pack. Any help would be cool for parts and stuff. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@BeastBmxBenAzn]

THIS. THIS. OUT OF ALL THE ENGINEERING STUFF THATS OUT THERE IS ONE OF THE MOST COOL AND CREATIVE AND APPLICABLE THINGS! MORE PEOPLE NEEDA SEE THIS.

[@raymondlaster5245]

This is truley amazing. I have been trying this for a while now and i keep coming up short. 👏 congrats. 😀

[@munchkinboss5347]

I want one so bad! I love it! So intricate and we'll designed!

[@kennethosborne7165]

I enjoy this video a great deal! I have some questions: How much did you need to program to control the motors? Where did you buy the supplies for the build? You could find more powerful motors to go faster.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Wow it feels like its been ages since you uploaded. Anyways what I love is how clean your projects are. I just slap stuff together with little care for how neat it is. I know a lot of people do this but you guys make things look good. I'd love to have one of those props and motors to have something as an example.

[@arturon8308]

wow! what a great invention! if this was commercially available i wouldn´t hesitate... truly ingenious. i would reccomend making the battery container more aquadynamic, cause i feel you lose a lot of power that way...

[@sangkyu5]

You guys are awesome!!!! I enjoyed watching your video.....

[@zerocel]

Reminds me of my favorite cartoon: Centurions !! the Green Guy!!! Amazing

[@darkstar2146]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@jonathanstef3218]

Very Nice! I love the idea! I think you can really increase maneuverability by putting two motors on each foot for propulsion and using paddles attached to the palms of your hands (or simply webbed hands) to assist in turning, and also to keep the hands free (iron man needs the palm thrusters only for horizontal flight to provide needed upward lift and as weapons, and you don't need either in the water) . Also streamlining the boxes and cables to reduce drag, and a shark fin for fun!

[@aprilk141]

Opposite. If you want to go relatively fast your legs will struggle to remain straight and your arms could buckle and flop down to your sides. If you put the engines on the arms, your arms would simply be pulled, and if the control surfaces were trailing behind on you legs, they would not strain as much either, also, going straight would be the default direction just as in a automobile.

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Will bear in mind for product dev. Jonathan.

[@andrewhantzes9504]

Another awesome video guys!!

[@der_municycler]

I want to have one of these with less power! It's very nice to explore the underwater life with it!

[@MrGunzedreng]

Awesome video guys... Absolutely Epic... a No brainer as why I subscribed in the first place 😎 Keep it up... Thanks

[@HugeDisgrace]

Peter Sripol did that! It workds just as well! Nice video :)

[@johnamund]

Hey Eclectical Engineering, awesome video. I noticed that your turbine design had a strait lip (the shape was a constant cylinder without bevel). I think if you guys modify the turbines shell shape into more of a funnel design, you could generate quite a bit more power, ergo faster top speeds. Keep up the awesome work.

[@woody6436]

I'm an engineering student at Rochester Institute of Technology, studying electrical engineering with robotics. I love your guy's channel and all the cool stuff you do keep it up!

[@gabrielmagin471]

GREAT FUTURE CONTINUE WITH YOUR IDEAS 👍🏻!

[@thisweekinphuket]

Awesome work guys, Great video

[@samuelschuur7044]

For someone slowly developing an rov this really inspired me to make custom thrusters.

[@dubbydapanda7189]

Hours of hard work for our entertainment. Nice!

[@shaneobyrne5703]

We aim to please. Been a long old slog but we're now fully funded, into development and heading for production - watch our SM for details.

[@ttonAb2]

incredible !

[@NotSoMax]

Quality build

[@logdaliilyass5507]

It is supper interesting what you have made! I loved ur ambition... I have a question how long the batteries last if u ran in top speed?

[@mamma2sweetpea]

That was pretty cool, good work!

[@MericSelcuk]

hello, which engine did you use in this project, do you have a link or model?

[@Ninja-uu7dg]

That was awesome!

[@ericharvey3065]

That was so amazing.

[@mrFAhR3Nh3iT]

I wish I would’ve thought of this for my senior design project

[@Octojen]

Looks great fun. Version 2 would need a much better battery arrangement. Ideally you'd design them like a scuba weight belt or system, where the weight is on the fount, and can be quickly released. Then you could use it with scuba gear. Also, how was it controlled? You want a variable hand control so you have good speed control. A practical feature - you want to be able to tell how much battery you have left, while using it, or a can see you stranding yourself somewhere. On that note, probably want to be able to disable the front or back propellers, in case one set breaks while far out.

[@WmLatin]

I don't have a specific improvement, but something like this with refinements definitely could have a place in water search&rescue! Good job executing your idea! (This is the first vid of yours I've seen.)

[@delicious9905]

You guys are awesome and the best nerds ever

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Thanks James. Been a long old slog but we're now fully funded, into development and heading for production - watch our SM for details.

[@lordwolve]

That was just frigging cool!

[@topd3449]

One easy way to make it faster is to add one more propeller on each arm-leg. Amazing video as always!!!

[@topxdecor1207]

Hello, what type of battery did you hire?

[@esclark75]

I been watching a ton of videos on thiss and am in the process of making my own. my update would be to add the 2 thrusters on your hand, to the backpack and stream line the backpack using them for forward thrust only would allow a diver to have complete hand mobility. What depth do you think u could reach with your set up? How was your waterproofing?

[@Avaltersilva]

Congratullations for this project guys! Very nice. Could I do a question to you ? I used to use this motor (aerodrive turnigy) to airplanes... And I saw that you used is in your project... Did you sealed the motor (with the 3D printed case) or this motor is already manufactured to work under the water?

[@patricksmiley6075]

I love the setup. I think you should integrate it with a scuba setup. Imagine diving and not using as much air.

[@GotGaMeR]

Really cool! So many ideas for uses. Keep it up! (PS. If so, could you provide a link [or at least name] of the motors / mounts. They seem very powerful. Thanks.)

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Been a long old slog but we're now fully funded, into development and heading for production - watch our SM for details. Website coming. Jet Pack following 2019!

[@Phayze87]

I really enjoy diving, I would love something like this! Seems like such a cool idea, I'm not sure I can improve the design because I'm not an engineer, or smart for that matter. But for strict usability, I'd love to be able to buy one of those that was attached to an arm guard (similar to a shin guard for soccer players) that has a small actuator behind the fan, so you can direct the water being pushed through and manipulate diving/ascending. Kinda like how you adjust the air vents in your car :) Keep making awesome videos!

[@xverser2574]

Excellent work guys! Now you just need to make a suit of hydrodynamic armor, preferably with a built in rebreather system, and some defensive systems like flairs and spear launchers just in case anything tries to bite you.

[@ariseyhun2085]

That is amazing and really inspiring that two roommates (idk, but I think you are) made that amazing thing!

[@RebelMerc]

A very neat idea. I know I have seen something on KZbin that is somewhat like this and it has a very iron manish underwater feel. It had a wearable leg and hip... for lack of other words 'armor' which housed the ducted hydro jets. So basically what I am saying is streamlining and control rudders! Go for it guys!

[@vishpropertiesltdvpl5453]

I live 3mins from the beach ..believe I want to try it right away when I saw your invention. Am a diver that was amazing. Wish I could have one like that here to show my friends. I lived in a tropical island call mauritius island. I love your products wish I could have a sample to promote it. Great job bro..

[@davidg9877]

Great job guys, looks like your idea has a lot of potential. Perhaps use only the aft thrusters so your body can be made more streamlined. Imagine a swimmer underwater with arms outstretched in front. Also, with only the aft thrusters you could more effectively use your body to maneuver. I have a DIY hydrofoil that I mounted on the bottom of a surfboard which works great being towed behind a boat but would really like some thrusters like you made to get it going.

[@cf3654]

Super cool idea! I'll have to DIY my own set up ;)

[@redsam8192]

I have been look for a good underwater motor thanks for being good

[@nooniegeorge3695]

Hey grate job on the video and keep it up

[@obber9561]

Guys that’s brilliant lots of power :) next to develop a streamline suit to go with and see the speed double ;)

[@stevekill007]

Hi. Can I please have the link to buy the propellers and motor?

[@deadlyraver4454]

dude. I think you have invented the start of a new sport. Motor or not, I just subscribed.

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Thanks Dude.

[@nerocladius4319]

you deserve alot more subs

[@stephanzenuch7073]

you guys are awesome

[@OakleyRempel_2024]

This is so cool

[@ChiriVulpes]

Man this looks so fun

[@sheldonaubut]

I'd love to have one of those motors. Would be a great start in building something like this myself. Being an old guy who, now that he's retired, has no money left having spent a lifetime's worth on toys and fun. But one of the toys I do still have is a large in-ground pool to test and play with something like this. I've see quite a few personal water propulsion systems and yours ranks about the best of the lot. Thanks for a great video. And again, I'd love to have one of the motors.

[@s4mmyzer030]

Veeeery nice ideal!☺

[@allens.4413]

I would try making it be multiple propellers around the limp instead of having one big one only on the outside. Also, great video, always enjoy watching what you guys have in store!

[@JAllan-sp2xt]

this should have been integrated with a scuba tank or a least use a snorkel. what incredible fun this project looked like. Well done!

[@yanbar3433]

One way to make it a bit faster would propably be to reduce the drag by designing the battery and electric control boxes in a sleeker way. Otherwise i wouldn't know how to make it better, since i'm just a boring software developer xD. Great project and great idea taking iron man into the water. Keep it up :)

[@prometheus8010]

Yan Bär Put the leg ones on the caf in a shell and have two on your back on top of the batteries, Military Contract in the future with that, also if you do run with this idea at least mention my name or contact me

[@shaneobyrne5703]

Will bear in mind Yan. Been a long old slog but we're now fully funded, into development and heading for production - watch our SM for details.

[@prometheus8010]

+kgbme Someone else already made a backpack version but this could combine with that for feet to turn or for more speed

[@soundguy48k]

Great video! My only suggestion would be to find a way to attach the propellers closer to the wrists. This will give you more agility in the water because the possible angle of thrust will be greater.

[@a.abahre]

You both underrated

[@thomasforbes3033]

At this point I don't care that much about your inconsistent uploads because you post unique AND enjoyable content. I see so many KZbinrs following the same trends while you guys go out of your way to find interesting ideas and put them into good videos. Love the content and the enthusiasm.

[@emirhanturgut4987]

The best video in my life bros

[@flo47able]

Cool video. I like your stuff.

[@Robert53area]

As a diver I loved this... Those scooters you showed, are expensive as hell

[@bobbygeorge2183]

I would like to adapt those motors to a fixed platform, what is the website you bought them at? In the 90s I built a DPV and use 2 electric trolling motors but they were under powered . Did you ever thing to adapt a battery from a cordless power tool ? I'm doing a feasibility study on that to see if it would work better. Nice video guys

[@safiyyah2465]

I LOVE it!!!

[@vivronkrishna4407]

If you want you can design the box on the back to be more streamlined to cause less resistance in the water so you can go faster and have more fun ,not to be just an idea

[@thomasmilles6480]

Hi Guys ! Awesome project, this looks insane ! I'm wondering how you managed to keep the motors dry as I can't see any protection ?

[@RyanKung]

Hey Thomas! We didn't insulate the motors from the water. You can keep them in reasonably good condition as long as you don't go into salt water (prevents corrosion on the copper wire) and properly dry them out when you're finished (prevents rusting).

[@stormfire962imastarcitizen5]

Excellent video and design idea. Now have something that you might have thought about but may have not implemented yet and it should make you guys a lot of money. Incorporate scuba gear into your design along with a mini exosuit and you will have something that a lot of scuba divers would like to take advantage of in their sport.

[@Larrythebassman]

Outstanding camera positioning 💥🍕🍝👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🛸🛸🛸🛸Really cool 😎 inside look at electrical engineering well Done 👍