Fun with RopeConstraint
Hello! I am ExistingDragon and I would like to share a helpful trick with RopeConstraint.
A RopeConstraint constrains two Attachment to separate no further than the length specified by RopeConstraint.Length . The attachments can move closer together than this length and can both freely rotate.
RopeConstraint is actually a pretty cool thing! You can make some great stuff with it. One of them are zipline bridges that are actually moving when you step on them. This is how you can make a zipline bridge using RopeConstraint:
Moving zipline bridge
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Add a brick to workspace and change the size so it looks like a simple plank. Change the plank’s material from plastic to wood or wooden planks.
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Place the planks next to each other with some space between, you decide how much
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Now its time for RopeConstraint, you can find it under Model > Create > Rope.
- Select RopeConstraint and connect all the planks together on two sides. They should form a straight line. Do that on two sides (edges of the planks).
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Make sure that the planks you made are not anchored.
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Now youre done! The bridge should look like this when youre done:
I hope this was a helpful tutorial, remember that you can make the planks larger, place them closer to each other and change the color of the planks. Your imagination is the only limit. good luck!