How to make a hovercraft float?

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#1

So im trying to make a hovercraft that floats above what ever part is below it but I dont know how to find out what part is below the vehicle.

#2

You could use raycasting. Alternatively, if you just want it to always be a certain distance above the ground you could have the bottom be an invisible part of the exact height you’re going for.

What exactly are you attempting to do, anyway?

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#3

im trying to make a hovercraft float like 4 studs above whatever is under it.

#4

And when you ride it off a cliff, would you want it to float down slowly or drop all at once?

#5

float down slowly for like 1 second

#6

I know I have to use bodyposition/movers its just how would I make sure it was always 4 studs above the part below it.

#7

by using a raycast to determine how far away the nearest part straight down is and adjust accordingly

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#8

current code i have

https://pastebin.com/xwYawMFF

the position is on the other side of the map and the hovercraft does not even go there… (The hovercraft is welded.)

#9

Does bodyposition work with a anchored model or nah?

#10

No. I’d recommend you read up on the basic properties of parts and body movers before you try something like this, as it sounds a little beyond your reach at the moment.

Anchored parts
http://wiki.roblox.com/index.php?title=API:Class/BasePart/Anchored

Body movers
http://wiki.roblox.com/index.php?title=BodyMover

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#11

i have the hovercraft welded will that work?