2Banjerboef Design isn't stuped, because engine always work in optimal condition and you don't need gearbox at all. But there are a lot of other things makes this car and engine looks stuped.
С подвеской проблемы, ты заметил что при разгоне и торможении машина неестественно приподнимается. Хорошо бы избавиться от этого эффекта. Тень просто приклеена и, значит на рельефе будет смотреться хреново.
Interesting but too complicated. Code can be a bit simpler and easyier to understand visualization. Why color coding if it can be just intensity (did you see that http://www.algodoo.com/al … ails/59300 ?)
2Banjerboef "> But I do think that the fact that you are burning fuel to generate electricity is pretty stupid. "
All train diesel engines do that. Not stupid, just need to be used in proper way.
List of problems for original one:
1) on high rpm hinge stratched and gears stop colliding so you need outer gear
2) on high rpm/force gear (even circle gear) can slip and system will be out o sync
3) low torque due to small movement of swing pistons
4) low rpm due to compex mechanic for transmitting collision force
Actually it's just a waste of energy, same as it was done before with friction.
So it's 2 fixed gear gearbox with linear braking on one of it.
But nice try anyway.
Wow, way over complecated but it works.
To avoid lags and make it more reliable you can:
1) use bend hinges instead of springs in instruments arrows
2) use readable instead of collision rpm-meter
3) use springs instead of bars in transmission