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A way to test out your Sketchup work in a sim?

Discussion in 'General Talk Forum' started by frankrcfc, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. frankrcfc

    frankrcfc New Member

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    Just a thought. Wouldn't it be cool to try out a model you did in sketchup? By that I mean some kind of simple simulator program you could "hijack" or whatever. Toss in some numbers like wing size motor size prop size etc,etc. Cool way to figure out CG too. I love to tease myself with these thoughts :lol:
     
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    Frank, you're in luck. Download the beta 1.3, I think it is, at this link... http://rcdeskpilot.com/

    You will also need this plugin... http://www.3drad.com/Google-SketchUp-To ... lug-in.htm

    The sim comes with a plane editor that will let you edit or create new aircraft. A full editor manual PDF is included in the sim package.

    The DirectX plugin allows you to export your SU 3D models to a ".x" format which can be inported into the editor.

    I just discovered this last night and although it has a slight learning curve it is really simple to use.

    Here is the PhlatJak in the editor which I already had in SU. I just need to tweak the physics and maybe ad some servos and paint. Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    holy cow! thanks Shaun. Man, I have some studying to do. BTW we flew yet another version of your speedy. This one did great. No heat problems at all. Only bad part though is when coming in for a landing each time the motor breaks off! Thanks again Shaun for getting that info on the simulator. ;)
     
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    I like the sound of the one Buk posted too.

    Another Speedy...Awesome!
    Are you guys using the motor mounts I designed for it? I found that I run a bead of hot glue along the outer edge of the whole motor mount ply and make sure it creates a lip over the front too. Doing it like this I haven't had a problem with it coming off. Another suggestion would be run tape over the first firewall mountso it covers the mount and then grips to the sides of the fuse, then screw the second firewall with the motor on it to that one.
     
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    I am using a piece of 1/8 inch soft wood. I run a bead all the way around and do reinforce with tape. It makes a clean break each time right where it glues to the foam nose and wood firewall. I think having the vent right there at the top and bottom is making a weak spot for it to break there. I will now try the mount, then tape then final mount. That does make sense for sure. Thanks Shaun.
     
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