Algodoo

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I was bored so I wrote this comment.

Why are you kids always pushing me to allow scoreboards and leaderboards in your scenes? Why can't you simply obey the Rules and post those things in your comments? That's what comments are for. Algodoo scenes are NOT for making announcements or other informational type messages. Algodoo is NOT a social media website even though many kids keep trying to turn it into one.

I'm not just "on this website"... I'm the website Admin. I'm sort of like a combination baby-sitter and a policeman.

Yes, nice job on it, Phil. I did run into an issue at first, and that is because of all the semi-transparent components, it was difficult to figure out what I was supposed to grab onto with the drag tool in order to reload another round in the chamber. Also, when I finally figured out what to grab onto, the bolt assembly got stuck in its rearward position, and after a few minutes of my getting frustrated with it, it finally slammed shut for another shot. Not being familiar with this type of shotgun caused a frustrating experience with it. So, maybe a bit more instruction would help others who might otherwise have trouble trying to operate this shotgun.

UPDATE: I now see that I was yanking on the wrong thing! But there's still an issue and it might just be me not doing something correctly. After firing the first round, I try to rack the next round as normal, but it always fails to raise up into the breech area in front of the bolt. And so, the bolt runs forward into battery with no round in the chamber.

That's not true, Red YT.

Teaser: I'm not going to build anything like this.

Not confusing at all. Good job!

He did it to himself by breaking the Rules numerous times. I won't go into any more detail than that, so don't ask any more questions.

No, phil. Maybe your shotgun just sucks. Even you admitted in your comment that "it does hang up a little sometimes...", so it's most likely not caused by something that I am not doing correctly. I own a lot of guns, including handguns, shotguns, and rifles, which proves that I know how to use firearms.

You took this from one of my scenes, and you did not ask me permission to use it.

Well, you may be right about me finding problems with your scenes. It's probably due to the fact that I am more critical than most people while testing mechanical devices because I did that for a living for a number of years. I guess that it's still in my blood! Most people who run into a jam or two would rather just ignore it because they fear insulting or pissing off the scene creator. That's why many flawed scenes go unfixed. I always felt that a scene creator would appreciate the fact that someone cares enough about helping them become a better scene maker. I don't do it just so I can pat myself on the back as if to say, "Look what I found wrong with your scene!". No, I do it because I truly want to be helpful. I just need to learn when too much help is too much! LOL

Now the GOOD news. I played around with your shotgun again, and I discovered that if I rack each new round a little slower, especially on the return stroke when it slides into battery, then there is less chance of the ammo jamming. It does work a lot better when I do it that way!

I did a similar scene a few years ago: Alternative Algodoo Clouds

My scene might give you some ideas for improving your scene.

I totally agree with TheClankinator. This auto-shotgun is awesome and works flawlessly!

That odd shaped object has a very low center of mass, which is along the bottom edge of the larger shaped portion, and that's why it behaves oddly.

Question: "But why is its center of mass.. There. Given the actual concentration of the matter, it should be fine."

Answer: Because objects in Algodoo are not real. Therefore they do not actually have real mass. I don't know how you made that oddly-shaped object, but I do know that Algodoo objects can be made to twist and turn inside-out which can distribute the object's mass in very odd ways. It's just an artifact of a simulation which is not a perfect representation of real life objects. That's the best I can say about it. maybe someone else who is smarter than I am will come along and give a better explanation of this.

Santy -- I don't know what a "rejoining scene" is, but if it's any kind of announcement, then you already know the answer!

During the first couple of rounds I got one "stovepipe". Then every other round after worked flawlessly. Overall, I'd say that you improved the action with the latest changes.

Search the web!

That thing you call a "muzzle brake" is actually a suppressor (also called a "silencer"). A muzzle brake is a lot different.

Muzzle Brake

To: Little and ngphil -- I wanted to get in the middle of your disagreement before it might turn into something truly ugly. Please keep in mind that this is Algodoo. It's not real-life in which human lives would be at risk. So, please, both of you take a chill pill!

Thanks,
Xray, Algodoo Admin

"free-for-use, just credit me"? That's like saying, "You can borrow my car for free as long as you send me some money". It's either "FREE" or it's NOT. You can't have it both ways.

This scene doesn't work at all. All the little critters explode when I click the RUN button!

Thanks!

Yes, that's better. Good job!


What do you mean by "YOU FACE SMELLS LIKE YOU AND IT DOES NOT SMELL GOOD"? That makes no sense at all.

I have the same comment about this maze analyzer that I said about your previous maze analyzer back in May 2018..... "WOW! Your mechanisms are very complex, and I am amazed every time I watch them work. Excellent job, rangycrow!"

Welcome back to Algobox! I hope you will continue to post awesome scenes!

cubeninja17 is now banned for trying to trash Algobox with lots of nonsense and insulting comments.

Answer: How numbers got their shape

That arrangement of springs "looks" like it shouldn't work the way that it does. It's counter-intuitive to me! And I would assume that the device's accuracy and precision are greatly dependent on the type, shape, stiffness, and other mechanical factors of all three springs.

I play guitar (not especially well) and I can see a possible use for this device to keep the strings in tune.

It would be interesting to find a few "real world" examples of this spring arrangement being used.

Excellent work on the scene, s_noonan!

Yes, I remember your "Zero Stiffness" scene. I found it to be quite interesting and surprising how it works, just like your latest spring mechanism scenes. Thanks for posting them because I learn something new each time!