Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Autopilot Autoland
94 Comments
Xyadran 9 Jul @ 12:54pm 
it works for any begining and end "Runway" X/Y you give it
GoofyGoober 8 Jul @ 1:37pm 
does this work for flying boats so you can land on water?
Abhobbs  [author] 6 May, 2023 @ 6:49am 
@saltbågen You may use the controller, just please credit me in the description.
Abhobbs  [author] 6 May, 2023 @ 6:48am 
The description of this micro-controller. "If you wish to upload a vehicle to the workshop with my micro-controller please ask me first and credit me in the description of your vehicle."
saltbågen 1 May, 2023 @ 11:53pm 
I want to upload my airplane.
Xyadran 1 May, 2023 @ 3:34pm 
if its on the ws you can use it. he just asks that you get permission before uploading
saltbågen 1 May, 2023 @ 4:56am 
Can I use this in my airplane?
Abhobbs  [author] 22 Jan, 2023 @ 6:58am 
@trdenato I would like you to know that, this is the older version of the system, and a newer one has been released.
trdenato 21 Jan, 2023 @ 4:10pm 
i wanted this and now its here
DeadRite0 31 Dec, 2022 @ 2:40pm 
Using this on my aircraft, all it does is loop-de-loops.
DeadeyeFalx 18 Mar, 2022 @ 2:47pm 
You’ll never find their bodies
Abhobbs  [author] 18 Mar, 2022 @ 2:36pm 
The idea is that you take a parachute with you, then jump out after you arm the bomb.
DeadeyeFalx 18 Mar, 2022 @ 2:34pm 
: ) they never stood a chance
Abhobbs  [author] 18 Mar, 2022 @ 2:33pm 
'_'
DeadeyeFalx 18 Mar, 2022 @ 1:12pm 
Time to use this as a suicide bomb weapon
Xyadran 31 Jan, 2022 @ 5:29pm 
alright thanks now to uptate all active aircrafts i have with the updated one ^^
Abhobbs  [author] 31 Jan, 2022 @ 4:59pm 
@Xyadran I added two new variables to the controller that are explained at the end of "settings". I agree with your complaints, these should have been a variables from the beginning.
Xyadran 31 Jan, 2022 @ 9:40am 
so its not doing the speed of sound over the runway you intend to land at @khhobbs
Xyadran 31 Jan, 2022 @ 9:39am 
i put "first altitude" to 610 to be above the cloud level but then landing comes and i have a Decent Rate of Straight Fucking down and level out 1 km AFTER THE END OF THE RUNWAY and its not the aircraft is not capable of that its the mere fact the approach Distance needs to be oh lets see 5km away NOT 1km
Abhobbs  [author] 30 Jan, 2022 @ 3:24pm 
@Xyadran "first altitude" its in meters so like 600
Xyadran 30 Jan, 2022 @ 3:09pm 
for aircraft's that should be above cloud level
Xyadran 30 Jan, 2022 @ 3:08pm 
@khhobbs is there a way to change the approach Distance to the runway or am i stuck with it flying in hurricane level?
Abhobbs  [author] 30 Jan, 2022 @ 12:58pm 
@regrola I'm not sure why it would just fly north, but that's probably a simple oversight (I hate it whenever that happens to me). The jet engine exploding might be your rps control (my controller outputs percent of thrust). Providing the aircraft would let me get a good look at it and help as fast and effectively as possible.
regrola 30 Jan, 2022 @ 6:58am 
Hey I don't know why, but the microcontroller doesn't work. It always flies north Although everything is connected and submitted to go, my jet engine is always exploding when I start the mic (I've modified it a bit to make it compatible with my jet control system.)
I could provide the aircraft if necessary to find the error.
(I don't want to present the microcontroller directly as a source of error right now, but I don't see any other possibility) ;)
Xyadran 22 Dec, 2021 @ 5:56am 
so i can have my aircrafts i dont know Not Divebomb the airfield when flying at oh idk 2,000ft (609.6M) guarenteing that it be over speed on landing
Xyadran 22 Dec, 2021 @ 5:53am 
is there a way to Extend the distance of the Approach path?
Bane882266 25 Nov, 2021 @ 4:59am 
Welp look who's back I've tried all the advice you gave me a while ago but whenever I enable auto land it does erratic aerobatic ending in a nose dive into the sea. (I've already tried inverting the pitch but that hasn't had any effect?) Anyone got any advice?
Abhobbs  [author] 29 Oct, 2021 @ 3:34pm 
@Bane882266
Using concealed fins would be easier.
The convoluted workaround would feel more rewarding and be more legit.

My opinion would be for the work around, it should only consist of addition.
Bane882266 29 Oct, 2021 @ 2:25pm 
I need a big brain opinion. For some reason the pitch is split into left and right ailerons that seem to do their own thing with little symmetry. You wouldn't know from flying the aircraft flies great but do I just slap on concealed control surfaces and attach those to the auto land or do I try and work out a convoluted workaround to integrate the autoland directly into the system.
Planefan 29 Oct, 2021 @ 2:13pm 
Thank you
Abhobbs  [author] 29 Oct, 2021 @ 5:24am 
@Planefan 08 there are a couple values you could change to start the decent earlier, but most importantly would be the Alt hold P, I, and D settings, with an unusually large D value, almost no I value, and a very small P value, so to make the plane climb and descend at much slower speeds.
Planefan 28 Oct, 2021 @ 9:28pm 
Hey, there. Firstly thank you, this is an amazing system. Works brilliantly! Thanks a million times over. Utterly fantastic.
I do have one question though; let's say I wanted it to start the approach to the runway a few more kilometres out for a less steep descent. How would I go about doing that? Is there a value in the logic I should change? Thanks in advance
Abhobbs  [author] 18 Sep, 2021 @ 5:57am 
@Bane882266
2 The pitch has PID settings so I would start with decreasing the P and the I values.
3 Sure, you have permission.
4 Use a function block to multiply the throttle output of my controller by 70 (x*70), so that
0 = 0, 0.5 = 35, 1 = 70.
Bane882266 17 Sep, 2021 @ 6:24am 
1 The numerical inverter worked thanks for the advice.
2 Is there any way to adjust the authority limiter on the pitch control? (It's just a bit aggressive.)
3 Can I ask permission to use this on this upcoming a project.
4 The engine controller I'm currently using works on the basis of 0 to 70...It's currently not playing nice with A L any advice?
Bane882266 17 Sep, 2021 @ 4:49am 
Ok I'll try adding a numerical inverter.
Abhobbs  [author] 17 Sep, 2021 @ 4:39am 
@Bane882266 Does this particular creation have inverted pitch?
Bane882266 17 Sep, 2021 @ 3:35am 
I think I may have missed something. I've used this before and other Creations and have no trouble by for some reason it just doesn't like this creation. Everytime I enable auto land it nose dives into the sea...
MrMereScratch 11 Sep, 2021 @ 4:53pm 
Great, as far as I know, the airports I listed are all stationary despite the changing world seed
Abhobbs  [author] 11 Sep, 2021 @ 4:43pm 
@MrMereScratch @Bane882266 I could definitely make an additional module tat lets you have preset runways on the mega island. As for the world seed problem, I am pretty sure the mega island spawns in the same spot every time, because it spawns with the starter island, which the coordinates of are (0,0). This should let you land on any runway on the mega island, as well as any runway connected to the island with railroad tracks.
Bane882266 11 Sep, 2021 @ 10:08am 
Each map has its own seeds that might be difficult...Maybe I can throw something together that will pick up the difference in colour of the terrain and somehow work out where the airports are. I doubt this will work but I will look.
MrMereScratch 11 Sep, 2021 @ 10:04am 
Hey, just an idea, could you make a expansion module that has airports like O'neil, Harrison, Multiplayer Island, and Tajin airstrip already inputted and ready to be used by a push of a button?
Abhobbs  [author] 11 Sep, 2021 @ 8:54am 
@Bane882266 Yeah, go ahead.
Bane882266 11 Sep, 2021 @ 3:31am 
Do you mind if I use this in my "Avro Shackleton (Fairly Accurate)" You're clearly credited.
MrMereScratch 28 Aug, 2021 @ 7:32pm 
And scratch out me making a modernized version of the plane
MrMereScratch 28 Aug, 2021 @ 7:31pm 
Actually, nevermind about you uploading the fixed version, I got everything running
MrMereScratch 28 Aug, 2021 @ 5:02pm 
Could you upload the fixed autopilot?
MrMereScratch 28 Aug, 2021 @ 4:41pm 
Thanks
MrMereScratch 28 Aug, 2021 @ 4:40pm 
Oh
Abhobbs  [author] 28 Aug, 2021 @ 12:56pm 
@MrMereScratch the main problem was that the distance sensor had no electricity.
MrMereScratch 25 Aug, 2021 @ 12:28pm 
Actually, never mind, I'm modernizing the plane, meaning it'll be built from scratch. If you did find out the problem in the old plane and told me, that'd be very much appreciated.