The Claw as a helicopter rotor bearing

[Vostok]

I've been thinking... Does anybody else reckon that the claw's 'free pivot' mode will allow it to be used as a helicopter rotor bearing?

If it doesn't we can always use it to dock with a ragdolled Kerbal, and then dock another claw to the same ragdolled Kerbal, and use the ragdoll as a hinge or axle.

I reckon that attaching a claw to a ragdolled Kerbal, while not particularly very ethical, might become quite an interesting system.

Kerbal-jointed rope anyone?

[Aphobius]

Stock helicopter

[GusTurbo]

I'm liking the sound of that. Good thinking.

[Vostok]

Stock helicopter

I know it's already possible, I just wondered if it would make it easier

[Raven.]

I've been thinking... Does anybody else reckon that the claw's 'free pivot' mode will allow it to be used as a helicopter rotor bearing?

If it doesn't we can always use it to dock with a ragdolled Kerbal, and then dock another claw to the same ragdolled Kerbal, and use the ragdoll as a hinge or axle.

I reckon that attaching a claw to a ragdolled Kerbal, while not particularly very ethical, might become quite an interesting system.

Kerbal-jointed rope anyone?

When the part is released, I will give the docking claw a try with some small motors and see how it goes. Should work, I think...

[MalfunctionM1Ke]

I've been thinking... Does anybody else reckon that the claw's 'free pivot' mode will allow it to be used as a helicopter rotor bearing?

If it doesn't we can always use it to dock with a ragdolled Kerbal, and then dock another claw to the same ragdolled Kerbal, and use the ragdoll as a hinge or axle.

I reckon that attaching a claw to a ragdolled Kerbal, while not particularly very ethical, might become quite an interesting system.

Kerbal-jointed rope anyone?

You Monster!!! Breaking every bone in the Kerbal and squish it all over place?! I like it

[quasarrgames]

Maybe remake the CanadARM in KSP without infernal robotics! Or maybe even hingeable space shuttle doors! Will definitely try both of those.

[MalfunctionM1Ke]

The claw will make a brilliant Trailer-Bearing for my rover though

Also, building Bases has never been that easy.

[alex the killa]

I know it's already possible, I just wondered if it would make it easier

This isn't doable without debugging unbreakable joints though, no?

[MalfunctionM1Ke]

Ooops, Nevermind

[Aphobius]

This isn't doable without debugging unbreakable joints though, no?

It is, just revert the game until they are not stuck.

[Shna_na]

This is a great idea, but you need to remember that it will not only rotate, but also pivot, meaning that while it will spin it will also turn wildly out of control. Do you understand what I mean? It's difficult to explain. In any case, if you can combat this, you're sorted.

[Vostok]

This is a great idea, but you need to remember that it will not only rotate, but also pivot, meaning that while it will spin it will also turn wildly out of control. Do you understand what I mean? It's difficult to explain. In any case, if you can combat this, you're sorted.

I figured that gyroscopic stability would help prevent the pivoting... Maybe multiple claws could be used to make a swashplate arrangement?

Or the blades could be on an axle supported by trusses, again to prevent the pivot.

[Rickenbacker]

According to the testers on the live stream the other day, the claw only pivots on two axes. So no spinny bits. Wouldn't surprise me if Squad came up with some later on, though.

[Vostok]

Aww, that's a shame. It's still open for attaching to ragdolls though >

[HafCoJoe]

I really hope so. IDK if the free pivot allows it to rotate circularly or if it just lets it move sideways. Only one way to find out!

Edited March 26, 2014 by Avera9eJoe