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Adaptive Suspension Proof of Concept

37.9k AeroEngineering  8.7 years ago
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It works!
I had an idea, so i decided to test it. It was a way to make a suspension that you can change to adapt to whatever terrian you are on. I built my design, tested it, and to my suprise it works.
How it works:
Ive noticed that when the shocks are compressed they have a stronger damper
When you load the level, there is not much stress on them, so they have some bounce. If you need to stiffen the suspension for some reason, use VTOL
up to compress the shocks. This seems gives them a higer damper wich works better on rougher terrian at high speeds
Please test and give feedback
Controls:
Pitch for forward/reverse
VTOL up to icrese dampning effect

Feel free to use in your own cars

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Length 17.4ft (5.3m)
  • Height 4.6ft (1.4m)
  • Empty Weight 2,357lbs (1,069kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,490lbs (1,129kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3475

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 342