Auto Credit Based on NtgTrent4503's Steam Train
After some help from Chat GPT to find the proper math to get this to work, I’ve implemented this to make the pistons actually rotate! Its not oerfect but can be tweaked. I’ll pin the math in the comments.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Steam Train
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 12.2ft (3.7m)
- Length 66.5ft (20.3m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 25,150lbs (11,408kg)
- Loaded Weight 37,564lbs (17,039kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 15487
Parts
- Number of Parts 327
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,475
Set the Inputs in SimplePlanes:
Attach the above equations to the Input Controller field for each piston:
Piston 1: sin((GS/11) * K)
Piston 2: sin((GS/11) * K + 1.57)
Adjust Timing (Scaling K):
The value of K depends on how quickly GS/11 changes:
If GS is high, you may need to reduce K, for slower cycles, increase K
Start with K=1 and tweak as needed.