Challenge request; Dakar Route

[Triop]

Dakar 2016 is coming up and as a fan I like to design a manned rover that is up for a offroad challenge.

Is there a way to set up a track on Kerbin ?

Can I spawn a car there and time the race ?

Is this possible ?

 

(Edit: wheel parts are tweaked)

 

 

 

Edited December 19, 2015 by Triop

[SpaceplaneAddict]

If you want a rover for racing etc... go and click the AddictionAerospace pic in my sig and scroll down through the OP, and you'll find, the "Mercenary"

[Triop]

@ SpaceplaneAddict 

Wow, awesome buggy, I like the working wing, didn't think of that

I'm thinking of Tuning your wheel parts, making it go faster and giving it better steering.

My "buggy" goes 85 m/s (306 kph), but I have to tune the steering, it keeps biting dust....

We still need a track...

 

Edited December 19, 2015 by Triop

[GoSlash27]

Mine isn't nearly that cool lookin'.

It handles great, but the parts haven't been tweaked to make it competitive.

Best,

-Slashy

[MostExcellent]

You could set up flags or probe cores as markers, and then share the save file so others can try the same course. Then maybe we could get a leaderboard going of people's times

[Hodo]

In the old forums there was a challenge called the Dakar Kerbin Challenge.... If I can dig it up on these forums I will see if I can link it here. 

 

It was to drive from KSC to Old KSC.   I remember doing it in around 6 and a half hours, and I took a short cut because my vehicle was amphibious.

 

EDIT- Found it my search foo is good.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/45592-drive-to-ksc2-challenge-revived/#comment-636871

Edited December 19, 2015 by Hodo

[Triop]

Thanks Hodo, I will look into that !

I wish there where 2 gate parts in the game that could time the distance and be placed anywhere, isn't there a mod for that ?

[Triop]

7 hours ago, MostExcellent said:

You could set up flags or probe cores as markers, and then share the save file so others can try the same course. Then maybe we could get a leaderboard going of people's times

That sounds great, I will look into that and get back soon.

[Triop]

I am still playing with this, thanks to SpaceplaneAddict wing "tip" (pun ) this buggy can ride and steer at speeds over 100 m/s, but still is very vulnerable for heavy impact after jumps.

Craft file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgqx987gqv2erim/Buggy%20II.craft?dl=0

*CFG files for the wheels are edited to do this*

roverWheelM1.cfg :

}
        steeringCurve
        {
            key = 0 25
            key = 10 9
            key = 30 2
        }
        torqueCurve
        {
            key = 0 500 0 50
            key = 200  100 50
            key = 300 14 0 50
            key = 340 0 0 50
        }

It can even drive fast under water

 

I still need a way to set up a track and be able to time the run...suggestions anyone ?

Edited December 21, 2015 by Triop

[Triop]

For those who are still interested, I've kept on tuning and the results are amazing.

The new version can steer and jump driving over 120 m/s ! (I'm thinking of making a video if anybody would like to see that)

I also climbed the K2 just driving almost verticaly to the top !

Altough I altered the config files, don't think it is unbreakable, driving at high speeds is still a challenge

 

Driving up the mountain.

On top of K2.

Left; the "Grasshopper".    Right; the upgrade "Hornet"

Gave the bottom more clearance and stanced the wheels.

A pair of disco lights could not be avoided....

I still need a way to spawn cars anywhere on Kerbin and timer gates for a Dakar challenge, suggestions are very,very welcome.

Edited December 22, 2015 by Triop

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Can you modify a config for the offroad-style wheels? The ones on my Mercenary?

 

Also, I think you can use Hyperedit to land yourself at any specific place, if you have the coordinates.

[Triop]

4 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said:

Can you modify a config for the offroad-style wheels? The ones on my Mercenary?

 

Also, I think you can use Hyperedit to land yourself at any specific place, if you have the coordinates.

Thanks for the Hyperedit tip, I will look into that.

I will tweak your buggy if you like, sounds like fun.

 

[SpaceplaneAddict]

9 minutes ago, Triop said:

I will tweak your buggy if you like, sounds like fun.

Awesoe if you could! Would make an interesting and super fast Elcano....

[Triop]

40 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said:

Awesoe if you could! Would make an interesting and super fast Elcano....

Use my wheels if you like https://www.dropbox.com/s/pldyzyf2dwiiuk6/roverWheelM1.cfg?dl=0

Copy it here : Kerbal Space Program/GameData/Squad/Parts/Wheel/roverWheelM1 *this will overwrite your original wheel replacing it with a little Red Bull Power

Edit: And don't forget to place a wing (and reverse it), thanks to you my buggy has a wing for downforce and can handle top speeds !

 

 

Edited December 22, 2015 by Triop

[Triop]

Jumping over 100 m/s (360 kph) and landing safe, still able to steer.

Look at Bill and Bob how happy they are surviving this

Edited December 22, 2015 by Triop

[Hodo]

Having wheels like that is a bit OP, there arent tires on Earth now that can withstand that kind of abuse in an off-road version.   I think the best part of a challange is if there is an element of failure, with stock tires and wheels, if you break them you can fix them, but it takes time.   Just like the real Dakar Rally, tires blow, axles break, they take time to fix.  

[Triop]

On 22-12-2015 at 3:47 PM, Hodo said:

Having wheels like that is a bit OP, there arent tires on Earth now that can withstand that kind of abuse in an off-road version.   I think the best part of a challange is if there is an element of failure, with stock tires and wheels, if you break them you can fix them, but it takes time.   Just like the real Dakar Rally, tires blow, axles break, they take time to fix.  

"there arent tires on Earth now that can withstand that kind of abuse in an off-road version."

Luckely this is Kerbin, not Earth...

 

Altough my wheels are fast, my car can still flip over, break and explode if you are not driving it with caution.

You are still right about using stock wheels, but driving a Dakar challenge 21 m/s top is never gonna be a challenge.....

 

Edited December 24, 2015 by Triop

[Hodo]

20 hours ago, Triop said:

"there arent tires on Earth now that can withstand that kind of abuse in an off-road version."

Luckely this is Kerbin, not Earth...

 

Altough my wheels are fast, my car can still flip over, break and explode if you are not driving it with caution.

You are still right about using stock wheels, but driving a Dakar challenge 21 m/s top is never gonna be a challenge.....

 

 

 

Try increasing the max speed to a realistic 45-50m/s instead of the aircraft cruising speeds. 

[Triop]

1 hour ago, Hodo said:

 

 

Try increasing the max speed to a realistic 45-50m/s instead of the aircraft cruising speeds. 

Yes, good idea, 50 m/s  = 180 kph.

Still busy with building buggys, trying to go smaller....

And yes, this lill' thing can do speeds higher then 100 m/s

 

 

Edited December 24, 2015 by Triop

[Triop]

One year later....

[Fireheart318]

On 12/21/2015 at 10:04 PM, Triop said:

For those who are still interested, I've kept on tuning and the results are amazing.

The new version can steer and jump driving over 120 m/s ! (I'm thinking of making a video if anybody would like to see that)

I also climbed the K2 just driving almost verticaly to the top !

Altough I altered the config files, don't think it is unbreakable, driving at high speeds is still a challenge

 

Driving up the mountain.

On top of K2.

Left; the "Grasshopper".    Right; the upgrade "Hornet"

Gave the bottom more clearance and stanced the wheels.

A pair of disco lights could not be avoided....

I still need a way to spawn cars anywhere on Kerbin and timer gates for a Dakar challenge, suggestions are very,very welcome.

Probably been asked but what's the paint mod? Links appreciated

[Triop]

3 minutes ago, Fireheart318 said:

Probably been asked but what's the paint mod? Links appreciated