Author Topic: The DSL Super Efficient Designs of The Ounce (Read 109938 times)

The Ounce · « **Reply #140 on:** August 03, 2009, 05:23:22 PM »

DP, as well as update:

It's still underpowered though. Any suggestions?

Somebody · « **Reply #141 on:** August 03, 2009, 07:25:32 PM »

Is it even realistic?

The Ounce · « **Reply #142 on:** August 03, 2009, 07:46:52 PM »

It doesn't go through anything significantly enough to be unrealistic.

And I have a few questions (may or may not be serious):

What weapons in DSL have/don't have normals?

What happened to Jules?

Do you like pie?

Flying_Chao · « **Reply #143 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:03:40 PM »

I like pie.

Reier · « **Reply #144 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:12:33 PM »

Jules comes around every once in a while.

trumpetguy · « **Reply #145 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:34:02 PM »

pie=:awesome:

edit: we don't have that smile?

The Ounce · « **Reply #146 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:13:48 AM »

I just realized it wasn't realistic after all:angry:. Here is the newer version:

Different armor and wedge setup as well as an additional ant battery.

And R0B0, can I trust you to give me advice while Nary's away? To receive advice to get better was one of the reasons I started this showcase.

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #147 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:47:06 AM »

'K then. I'll do my best to fill in for the advice master.

The two triangular stabilizers will hinder your wedge's effectiveness with the way they are positioned. Either turn them around, or switch to the straight ones. It also seems a bit on the slow side to me, but a big jump in speed will also decrease stability. Try to get your centre of gravity as low as possible. To do this, I'd mount your razor tips on the small drum segments instead of disks and put maces on their side attachment points (also have the Perm mounted lower somehow...). Then use the weight you gain (4 razors --> 1 mace = 18kg x2 sides = 36 kg) to upgrade your drive (NPC's with Hypno's should be sufficient).

I recommend making a copy of that bot and implementing my suggestions on the copy if you decide to take them. It could be spectacular, or it could fail miserably :P

The Ounce · « **Reply #148 on:** August 04, 2009, 12:50:10 PM »

I took your advice, and it turned out good, maybe better than the 1st version:

Wow... three updates on 1 page.
It's now invertible (somewhat) and the weapon seems to be more powerful (but less durable, of course). Hypnos didn't have a big enough diameter though, so I used the DSL wheels.

4 ants and 1 battlepack
3mm titanium

Pwnator · « **Reply #149 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:04:31 PM »

Better. :D

I don't really see the purpose of the two flipper segments at the rear, I assume it's for stability when inverted?

And you can attach the perm directly to the multi-extender if you place the ME right. :D

<3 the trapping sheets. XD

The Ounce · « **Reply #150 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:14:57 PM »

Thanks!

I couldn't find a better way to attach the drive motors, so I went with the flipper segments (I suck with extenders:oops:).

And I wanted to angle the Perm so the weapon would have the lowest reach.

The Ounce · « **Reply #151 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:42:23 PM »

DP!

Did some tinkering with Torrential Upbringing; the result: Torrential Upbringing 1.2:

Better weight distribution=better wedge=better gutripping power=

The insides remain unchanged, however.

Pwnator · « **Reply #152 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:54:06 PM »

But couldn't you just place a 2 half-sheets facing sideways (one at the front and the other one at the back) since it gives you the same invulnerability for less weight. And maybe you can just use a flipper segment for the rear stabilizer. :D

The Ounce · « **Reply #153 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:08:29 AM »

I tried that halfsheet setup, but the halfsheets were intersecting the wheels. I could try the setup again, but I'm lazy.

I also tried using flipper segments on versions before, but the wedge sucked:angry:.

I would love to take your advice Pwn, but I'm afraid it might not be as good as the current version.

Pwnator · « **Reply #154 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:15:28 AM »

Don't worry, if you already tried that setup and didn't work, it's fine. :D

Theoretically, if you axle load the wheels out and place the half-sheet, it would still be realistic. But I haven't had any luck trying to axle load a NPCF (even a normal NPC). D:

But I don't get how could the flipper segment version suck if it still uses a metal hinge. o_O

Reier · « **Reply #155 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:16:47 AM »

Nice exhaust pipes. =P

LiNcK · « **Reply #156 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:58:40 PM »

Lol, I wish i could post anything useful in Pro's Showcases :P

Why are there extenders on the back?

The Ounce · « **Reply #157 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:00:51 PM »

Why is it that no one likes my rear stabilizers?!

LiNcK · « **Reply #158 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:21:07 PM »

I think coz they can be PWN3D easily..?

The Ounce · « **Reply #159 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:52:13 PM »

*sigh* Please use proper English, at least around me.
They're actually pretty effective, and don't get torn off easily, but apparently some people just have to object to them.
They're better than they look, so shut up!