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Sean 13 · Apr 06, 2011 at 01:39 AM ·
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Simulating a tricopter
Hi guys.
So basically I want to simulate a tricopter, which is basically a helicopter with three blades arranged at 0, 120 and 240 degrees. So I need a way to apply a force from each 'propeller' downwards, that acts realistically on the object (i.e. applies torque, as the propeller are a distance away from the center).
Thanks in advance.
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Answer by Bunny83 · Apr 06, 2011 at 03:43 AM
Basically all you need is Rigidbody.AddForceAtPosition. But be warned: the logic to keep such a thing stable or rotate it in a certain way is a real pain. Even in the real world. Such helicopters are pure hightech ;). The mechanical concept is even much simpler than a normal helicopter but the stearing isn't.
Good luck ;)