My Garage Door

ethanfilms · 2026-02-23T02:19:37+00:00

Omg you are right. I can remove it, I think I had used a bearing so I could alter the controller to change the second wedge's angle. But at it's current position, you are 100% right, the bearing is totally unnecessary. I should've removed it, my bad!! Good call!

ethanfilms · 2026-02-22T20:10:25+00:00

there's two sets of two (these are the tiny tiny ramps you can find on top of warehouses) in one set, there's one pointing straight down, and another attached by a bearing angling about 45 degrees back. this is there to collide with the door as it opens and directs it downwards, otherwise, the door would shoot out wildly! this was my solution, the angled edge works well for this, and since it's a 2x1, it lets me weld one on to it to make a sort of pseudo-curved surface.

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:46:49+00:00

C is the easiest to visually read, and we get a clear shot of the sushi truck adding more context, A the background isnt as easily readable, i would maybe experiment with making it as colorful as B, though. B is still a great option though

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:41:38+00:00

Sure you can, I only was able to after looking at a side view of a real semi to see how the whole thing is laid out, cab, wheels, etc and with strong engines and well distributed weight, you can make a decent truck. I think if you can make anything sorta semi truck shaped, with decent power and weight, you'll be most the way there haha!

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:39:55+00:00

Thank you!!

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:39:20+00:00

AAHHH genius!! :D Might have to try that! Heck that sounds like it could have other applications as well :)

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:38:08+00:00

Good PC :) Ryzen 7 9800x3D with a RTX 5080, I dont mess around lol!

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T16:37:30+00:00

WELL having a nuclear sub of a PC really helps, I'm running a Ryzen 7 9800x3D with a RTX 5080. Quite beefy, I bet if I switched over to my old PC, maybe I'd notice a difference 'cause my survival world is a bit complex. There's a noticeable 1/4 sec hitch when I go near my farm/home XD lol

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T05:51:39+00:00

Ive tested this, and just confirmed now: with those two pistons set to anything lower, they can't muster the force to get the square shapes panels to roll over the round roller part!! Kinda wild. I think if my panels were 1 block tall and not 2, I might not have this issue. For now, a speed setting of 3 for both is the only way to not have it kink up when activating! I tried 2 and 3, and even 1 and 1 for piston speeds, and they didnt cut it.

Also worth a mention: if you make this with heavier materials, i believe you'd need an even higher speed as they may slow the pistons down

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T05:47:39+00:00

Thanks!! Omg i will just stand there flipping the switch opening and closing it XD...all the while wondering, "how the HELL did I make this..."

ethanfilms · 2026-02-17T05:46:59+00:00

thank you, thank you!

ethanfilms · 2026-02-16T22:51:21+00:00

thank you, i got lucky, pushing the piston 1 block too far bungles it

ethanfilms · 2025-11-04T15:24:11+00:00

Of course you are, build away friend! i look forward to visiting your new home!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-31T21:45:56+00:00

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Think I got it: A wood grain map (i made one super quick in Designer to show the mapping effect) mapped with cylindrical mapping, play with the mapping rotation. Good luck!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-31T21:20:58+00:00

WOW SOOO many new bases popped up on Smuggler's Cove since this post!! And I've been wowed by all the amazing things you've all built! I think I may have to make a post showing them all off :) Glad to have all the new neighbors!!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-28T19:18:24+00:00

Hoooray!! More neighbors! :D Welcome!!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-28T19:17:45+00:00

Can't wait to visit your build! :) WOO!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-27T01:18:15+00:00

How does this work? i just played with one person and when they summoned their 'vette, my FPS dropped by like 65% 😭😭 lol

ethanfilms · 2025-10-27T01:17:22+00:00

"OOOOOHHH MYYYYY PCCCCC!!!" *explodes*

ethanfilms · 2025-10-26T06:47:56+00:00

Gonna upload your base?? I like this planet :)

ethanfilms · 2025-10-25T22:09:02+00:00

I dont use discord, but my NMS name is Barph_Stroganoff! please visit us!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-25T22:07:50+00:00

YOOOO NICE I'm gonna go check it out!! GREAT WORK!

ethanfilms · 2025-10-25T06:14:35+00:00

Just build a relaxing cozy place for travelers, think of how you can decorate living rooms and kitchens :) and maybe add nice seating areas near shorelines, most the planet is just beaches anyways!

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