Continuous Rotation "Rails"

[Noc]

A no logic infinite degree (360 self repeating) rotation rail block. Everyone is making spinny bits with the 90 degree turns and logic, which is both jerky and overcomplicated. Seems like a low cost high value addition.

Bearing pivots (turrets that are not locked in place without input) would also be great.

 

[Criss]

I think the community needs to realize that it it is more desirable to add functionality to an already existing block before adding a completely new block to the game.

As far as my own tests are concerned, I managed to get the block to instantly continue rotating on a rail corner. It turned into a turret axis. This may be a bug, but I believe it is possible that it is already a feature. The devs know exactly what kind of functions we want to perform. Constant rotation is at the top of that list.

 

[CyberTao]

Doesn't seem all that jerky to me?

 

[Crimson-Artist]

Bench made a video on how to get additional turn radius-es with the Rail Corner. He also said that a 180 degree turn might be added later. (skip to 5:34 for the explanation)

 

[Byamarro]

Bench made a video on how to get additional turn radius-es with the Rail Corner. He also said that a 180 degree turn might be added later. (skip to 5:34 for the explanation)

We need to starts putting all this rail info into Wiki.

 

[Bench]

It is possible with the rail rotator block and activation module to get a continuously spinning 360 block.

 

[Crimson-Artist]

We need to starts putting all this rail info into Wiki.

Agreed, Will probably get started on that this weekend but at the same time I want to wait a little since much of the rail mechanics are still being implemented.

It is possible with the rail rotator block and activation module to get a continuously spinning 360 block.

do you plan on making another video explaining the 45 degree circuit better? The one you gave in the video shows how tired you were

 

[Bench]

Yeah i'll do one soon.

 

[Noc]

It is possible with the rail rotator block and activation module to get a continuously spinning 360 block.

Mildly off-topic: this reminds me, there really needs to be a "continuous activation" logic block. On topic: that doesn't really help the problem that the movement is staggered. I understand the goal is base functionality first, but we are literally talking about the wheel here. Rails is already shaping up to be a killer feature, but I really must protest lumping in "the wheel" under the category of 4 quarter turns, repeat.