RigidChips
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RigidChips is a rigid body
simulator developed by Takeya Yasuhiko.
In RigidChips, various objects and vehicles are constructed by combining parts with a scripting language
. The program calculates air and water resistance realistically so that many different models can be made using any basic text editor. Planes are controlled by changing the angles of flat pieces much like in a real airplane. Various games can be made by assigning scripts to the constructed objects, including multiplayer network games. Using models with gun chips, you can have multiplayer battles.
For an extended amount of time, RigidChips was left without any official support from Takeya Yasuhiko who seemed to have disappeared.
When Takeya became active again, he announced that RigidChips was "dead" and he is making a similar simulator called "Laputan Blueprints",
which is currently in a Proof of Concept.
Chip
Frame
Rudder
RudderF
Arm
Trim
TrimF
Weight
Wheel
RLW
Jet
Rigid body
In physics, a rigid body is an idealization of a solid body of finite size in which deformation is neglected. In other words, the distance between any two given points of a rigid body remains constant in time regardless of external forces exerted on it...
simulator developed by Takeya Yasuhiko.
In RigidChips, various objects and vehicles are constructed by combining parts with a scripting language
Scripting language
A scripting language, script language, or extension language is a programming language that allows control of one or more applications. "Scripts" are distinct from the core code of the application, as they are usually written in a different language and are often created or at least modified by the...
. The program calculates air and water resistance realistically so that many different models can be made using any basic text editor. Planes are controlled by changing the angles of flat pieces much like in a real airplane. Various games can be made by assigning scripts to the constructed objects, including multiplayer network games. Using models with gun chips, you can have multiplayer battles.
When Takeya became active again, he announced that RigidChips was "dead" and he is making a similar simulator called "Laputan Blueprints",
which is currently in a Proof of Concept.
Chip types
The basic building blocks, called chips for their square shape, are chip, frame, rudder, rudderf, trim, trimf, wheel, reaction less wheel (RLW), jet, arm, and cowl. All chips have an angle, a color, and an option.Chip
- Can be affected by the force of gravity, air resistance, or impact with a wall. Its angle can be changed in a manner similar to a hinge.
Frame
- Similar to a chip except that it is hollow and not affected by air resistance.
Rudder
- Rotates in a manner similar to a rudder.
RudderF
- A rudder, but with the architecture of a frame.
Arm
- A gun mostly used in multiplayer combats. It can be affected by air resistance and gravity
Trim
- A chip that rotates along the axis it is connected to, like a helicopter blade.
TrimF
- A trim, but with the architecture of a frame.
Weight
- A chip that adds weight to the model
Wheel
- a wheel used just like a car's wheel
- given the option 1 or 2 the wheel will have a larger tire
RLW
- Reacts the same as a wheel, except there is no friction
- used as gyro's
Jet
- A jet works similar to that in an airplane or a rocket
- Given the option 1 the jet will be come a balloon filled with a lighter-than-air gas.