Robot Arena => Discussion => Topic started by: AlexGRFan97 on December 09, 2012, 05:09:16 PM
Title: True Pneumatic flippers?
Post by: AlexGRFan97 on December 09, 2012, 05:09:16 PM
Well, you see, I had a brainwave today of putting flipper segments on the end of a piston and firing it, trying to make a true pneumatic flipper. It does work exactly how I expected it, except it can't self-right. It does flip robots quite high though, and is in the BotExchange for DSL LWs. Now I'm asking, is there a way to truly master the art of making a CO2 powered weapon that isn't a ram?
Title: Re: True Pneumatic flippers?
Post by: Sylandro on December 10, 2012, 06:33:17 AM
Theres Pandemic from DooMsday, but he's fictional, anyway, why not take a look at Storm 2?
Title: Re: True Pneumatic flippers?
Post by: Jamin on December 10, 2012, 07:45:43 AM
Oh boy what a helpful comment, referencing a nonexistent vapor-bot with no design model or specs what so ever.
Yes. Some n00bs need to be whacked indeed ! Useless posting will be deleted in a few days.
Now on topic: Nope, pistons can't seem to self-right robots. You'll need a burst motor.
You may want to try a piston on a burst motor... although it may start becoming uncontrollable.
You may also want to read this as well :https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Poker
also, start a showcase, so we can help you better.
Title: Re: True Pneumatic flippers?
Post by: Pwnator on December 10, 2012, 08:28:37 AM
The only 2 instances where a piston can self-right a robot is if the piston is too powerful it throws the bot upwards and lands on its wheels due to luck. The other instance is when the piston is located at the far end of the bot and pushes directly against the ground, which should produce around the same torque as a burst motor would.
Title: Re: True Pneumatic flippers?
Post by: ty4er on December 10, 2012, 09:27:06 AM
you always have something like what linck did: (http://i56.tinypic.com/143j62s.jpg)