so the large grid hinge only snaps on backwards. IE, the part that the panel goes on is the only part that will snap to the blocks, and it wont let me put the panel on the other side of the hinge bc its centered for a block

Here is the mod = That rotor is 2 block tall
https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2781491626

I seen mod with rotor that use the mindset i described.
2 block rotor that base take bottom free block space and rotating part that take upper free block space.

I am searching for 2 block tall hinge that have rotating axis in middle of that 2 blocks.
1 block for base and 1 block for rotating part. As i know Merge block work only IF you have grids aligned as one (with non overlapping blocks). Vanilla hinge use 2 blocks(models) in 1 block space and that is why Merge block not work as hinge will explode.

Merge block works with pistons as you push that slim piston head block far away and in merge action the piston head is in free block space.

Only way i can play SE is with merge block logic as they merge moving parts as single grid and no de-sync happen with moving parts == Less CPU time == Less bugs == Less KlanG

unfortunately i don't have the ability to combine rotor with merge block, and also once the merge happens then any funny stuff (such as these grids being offset by a small amount) will klang out.

Any plan to make 2 block version compatible with merge blocks?
For using merge block hinge base (non moving part) must take only one cube space and moving part also one cube space. 1 cube + 1 cube = 2 cube space. Vanilla hinge not work with merge block as the base + rotating part is in same block space.

thank you

This is one of the first mods I download and make sure isn't broken with patches and DLC. A must-have as far as I'm concerned.

I really wish that this hinge and a 1-block wide variant of it existed in vanilla.

Thank you for reply
Well i am searching for something that can be used with merge block.
Merge block require to have all blocks in grid/line to safely merge/unmerge.

2 block hinge can do this as Static part is block while Moving part is also a block.
Both blocks require own block space = 2 block hinge = 2 block space.
I not care about design of 3D model. It can be just 2 boxes that bend at corner.

no current plans, this one is short and simple

Any plan making door like hinge (2 block based)
Basically two boxes that bend by corner.

Yes, but there's only reverse option for timer block options. I was hoping for an extend/retract option. I could probably make do with an "Increase velocity", but the script I had used would end up maxing that option out as well

a hinge is a rotor on the inside

These read as a rotor, rather then a hinge, so there's no "extend" or "retract option, making it difficult to use with some daylight sensor scripts

These are so close to being exactly what I need! They're perfect for solar panels, but they're too big to use for anything else... And yes, obviously they're designed with solar panels in mind, but what about modded solar panels? It'd be nice to have a few smaller ones for stuff like that

Great, thanks! I'll give them a run :)

should be as fine as any other chain of subgrids. you would have to manually deploy these ones of course.

I know you said you have no plans to integrate into Smart Rotors, but I'm wondering, do they work well with smart rotors, or do things get a bit....clangy?

I LOVE these!

Oh I wasn't having a problem with the grid creation or anything. xD It was a little video of how to combine them all into one. This is a fairly quick way of doing it. I thought maybe you'd like a video showing people how to reduce the amount of grids on their ship to make larger arrays like this.

I see, you are trying to create 5 grids touching eachother there. Same problem as rotor subgrids, try placing all the matching parts as separate grids then move into place and attach in hinge control panel..

https://youtu.be/U4q8C7rbvDU (Uploading, 50-60 minutes till completion)
You might find this interesting, for making larger versions of your shield hinged arrays. Turning 5 of your hinges into a single entity with merge blocks.

A simple suggestion though, you could default their velocity to -1, so that when they are first built, they will automatically be trying to open, and then all you have to do is click reverse direction to change that.

Oh my... This is AWEEESSOMMEEE!

it matches the solar panel styling but it can work with other things too. i have some requests to add other variants..

hey thats a cool mod can it only be used with solar pannes? i think i could make a nice Bridge with that

Well was looking for another kind of mod and saw this one: sub immediately even if i have no use of it yet... just love your mods!

I just wanted to let u know you should put The MA mods into a full mod pack

This is fantastic, thank you for making it!

Ah, okay.

yeah it was on purpose, negative angle would just crunch things.

The hinges can't go into the negatives the way vanilla can, is that supposed to be how it is?

it sounds cool but i am swamped atm. But please join the keen discord server, that is really the place to go to look for more help.

Hey auto, big fan. love your work and models. I was wondering if youd be interesting in helping with models for a mod Im working on. Im new to it, but have ambitious ideas. Its called Space Species. its going to add alot of blocks from 2 different alien races and a couple different human factions that split up from the alliance after the war. Gonna have a whole story line and everything. I just am not a modeler. And just learning coding. My buddy has become unusually busy as of late. Hes the modeler. We def need a few modelers to help on this big project

no both grid sizes

Is this Small Grid only?

Thank you :)

gotta say i love this mod and many others youve made its made my space engineering so much more fun and enjoyable keep up the good work

Man, i'd love a centered version. Maybe one that fits on the poles?

Nice I need this if I ever wish to make large convoy drones. Or just a cool ship.

Ah, fair enough. Just wasn't sure how straightforward setup would be.

uh i literally just pasted it in and added the hinges lol

Cool. Any chance we can get an updated one that's the demonstration for the hinges sometime?

https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=810377823
It’s a dated design and i can’t tell you if the scripts still work, but it still is a solid base. :)

Is the vehicle this is demonstrated with on the workshop?

thats more than i could ask for. thanx man. good luck

that’s a neat idea but i’m not actually sure it’s possible to do that without having gaps in the ladder. i’ll take a look but don’t get your hopes up.

Is it possible to have a hinge for the new ladder block? A folding ladder would be awesome!
Great Mod btw!

Fair enough. I can stick with Large rotor to small rotor head, with a small hinge attached, then the hinges attached to a steel plate pillar. Works well enough, I use rotor lock and high speeds.

Nope. Sorry it's just too bonkers to figure that one out.

Can we get a small grid to large grid and large grid to small grid Panel Hinge?