Hi! I cam back to SP (and the long days of staring at code) after a while, and I have a few things to share!
First of all, I have released my SWL-10. This aircraft, among other things, features a fully functional autopilot, and a working ILS (Version 1). A link is included above.
Second of all, I am working on a new plane, the SWL-120. The SWL-120 is a 787-767 hybrid, and will have a redesigned autopilot, and the ILS will be based off yours! I am planning to incorporate your ILS codes (and HUD) into the flight systems.
@iamTexas Yeah, that is a problem. There is a fix, just click on the parking brake, which is labelled in the diagrams, and is just to the left or right of the throttles. It's a red handle.
@Omgairplane Well, the plane will probably start. Or if you switch on the Ram Air Turbine on the ground, that will come out of the fuselage and strike the ground.
Video here
The gear codes you are describing are this:
Gear Doors (Ones which stay open if the gear is down): (ceil(smooth(clamp01(GearDown), GearDown ? pow(10, 10) : 1 / 10.75 ))
Gear Doors (Open when gear is being retracted or extended): clamp01(abs((40 * abs(smooth((LandingGear - 0.5), 0.09))) - 20))
Gear (The landing gear): clamp01(smooth((GearDown * -2) , 1.1))
This is a really detailed plane, especially for someone of your points. I haven't had the chance to test it, but otherwise this deserves a spotlight. When I get a chance to test it I'll decide if it deserves a spotlight.
@BeastHunter Yeah I myself sometimes want a big 'turn it all on' switch for when I want to test something. It's a little annoying sometimes to go through a 20 minute startup sequence just to notice you need to make a small edit to the autopilot code.
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So yes, I will make a version with a big fat switch to turn it all on.
@SupremeDorian Ermm... the rules link is broken. It should be https://simpleplanes.com/About/Rules, not https://simpleplanes.com/rules. Just wanted to let you know!
@Dathcha I was actually trying to figure out if BodganX had a picture in his bio that wasn't showing up. When looking at the source code, I noticed the code for the report function, and noticed the incorrect spelling.
I could use this! I constantly perform way too much math when doing control surfaces. I literally had two whole monitors with math and notes everywhere while I typed stuff into my calculator.
@Omgairplane Yes, the SWL-120. This engine will have a few more details added.
Same problem, no solution I can find.
@klm747klm747 you should look at this
Hi! I cam back to SP (and the long days of staring at code) after a while, and I have a few things to share!
First of all, I have released my SWL-10. This aircraft, among other things, features a fully functional autopilot, and a working ILS (Version 1). A link is included above.
Second of all, I am working on a new plane, the SWL-120. The SWL-120 is a 787-767 hybrid, and will have a redesigned autopilot, and the ILS will be based off yours! I am planning to incorporate your ILS codes (and HUD) into the flight systems.
Reusable parachutes... just like SimpleRockets2
+1Just amazing
+1Now this will truly test my RTX 3060's capabilities.
+3@ShinyGemsBro Yeah.
+5.
Between you and me, this wasn't made in SimplePlanes. It was made in AdvancedWithWayTooMuchCodePlanes
@AGenericPlaneCreater It took me about two months of development. I started work as soon as the 1.11 update came out.
Oh my god this is huge...
+2S M O O T H
+1@Boelin That was the general idea, to create a plane with all the realistic complicated systems, and a realistic startup sequence.
+2@iamTexas Yeah, that is a problem. There is a fix, just click on the parking brake, which is labelled in the diagrams, and is just to the left or right of the throttles. It's a red handle.
+3@T8flightcrafts Thanks!
+1@T8flightcrafts You don't need VR to fly this. I don't either. It is just compatible with VR.
Very nice for a first build!
+2Me: Creates a complex plane, and explains it in depth in the description
+3Some random person: hOW dO I flY THiS PLanE
It's out!
@Omgairplane Well, the plane will probably start. Or if you switch on the Ram Air Turbine on the ground, that will come out of the fuselage and strike the ground.
@catzilla It's coming out on Christmas, 10:00 AM AEST. Check my recent posts for more info.
@AWESOMENESS360 Then again, I am a PC user.
@AndrewGarrison I understand what this is. I can even see a use for it, like finding all those tiny flap mechanism rotators hidden in my wing.
Very nice!
+1Nice car, however controls need to be given in the description.
+1@Omgairplane Just over 1000 parts with a performance cost of just under 5000.
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This is similar to mine
+1The specs of course, I haven't built a pc in SimplePlanes.
Video here
+4The gear codes you are describing are this:
Gear Doors (Ones which stay open if the gear is down): (ceil(smooth(clamp01(GearDown), GearDown ? pow(10, 10) : 1 / 10.75 ))
Gear Doors (Open when gear is being retracted or extended): clamp01(abs((40 * abs(smooth((LandingGear - 0.5), 0.09))) - 20))
Gear (The landing gear): clamp01(smooth((GearDown * -2) , 1.1))
Okay, this needs a spotlight, here you go.
Ah, easy.
+2Build the gear system you described.
Ensure the speed of the door rotators is 50%.
I have the codes somewhere, I'll get them in a bit.
This is a really detailed plane, especially for someone of your points. I haven't had the chance to test it, but otherwise this deserves a spotlight. When I get a chance to test it I'll decide if it deserves a spotlight.
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+1@BeastHunter Yeah I myself sometimes want a big 'turn it all on' switch for when I want to test something. It's a little annoying sometimes to go through a 20 minute startup sequence just to notice you need to make a small edit to the autopilot code.
+2.
So yes, I will make a version with a big fat switch to turn it all on.
@SupremeDorian Ermm... the rules link is broken. It should be https://simpleplanes.com/About/Rules, not https://simpleplanes.com/rules. Just wanted to let you know!
+2add the studs, with the lego text.
It helps to work at nasa.
You are at some point going to surpass me. I officially declare war to get to platinum.
+3I have 32GB of ram and an 11900k
@Dathcha I was actually trying to figure out if BodganX had a picture in his bio that wasn't showing up. When looking at the source code, I noticed the code for the report function, and noticed the incorrect spelling.
+2@X99STRIKER I believe I am
+1I made it better
Yes, being able to select another part by clicking on it in the connections menu is a new feature with 1.12.
@BeastHunter lol
+1My gaming channel has an intro, but it's only like 10 seconds long.
+2BeastHunter if you're reading this you have already requested a tag on the other three teasers for this plane.
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I could use this! I constantly perform way too much math when doing control surfaces. I literally had two whole monitors with math and notes everywhere while I typed stuff into my calculator.
@klm747klm747 I meant like those interactive displays you can watch movies and stuff on. Imagine trying to build just one.
mmm bonk