Create Aeronautics: Gadgets & Gizmos

Fixes and Changes

• Advanced Control Computer:

  • Added SCM Graph when on top of a Ship Control Module.
  • Added Schedule Graph when a valid pilot is present.
  • Added 3D View Block/Face picker to the Get Data and Set Data nodes when the ACC is on a sub-level.
  • Added Shift Grid Snapping to align nodes to a grid while holding shift and moving them.
  • Overhauled the look of the nodes.
  • Removed the Config Sidebar.
  • Moved Variables list to the bottom of the Node Library side bar.
  • Added Theme Editor.
  • Get/Set Data nodes now support multiple targets in a single node, with port grouping for Like Ports that match so you can now finally have a single node to control 100 thrusters all at once, or whatever.
  • Added Ship Tracker node. (Only tracks ships/sub-levels with a valid SCM setup)
  • Added more outputs to the Goggle Tracker node.
  • Added OP command /gizmos bypass_protection for servers.
  • You can now Scroll Wheel Up/Down on the Smart Glasses in the Head Slot to offset where they sit on the player model.
  • Permissions:
    • Gadgets and Gizmos now has it's own full sub-level permission system, accessed via the Permissions modal in the Advanced Control Computer.

• SCM Graph

  • Added 3D view and block/face picker to directly assign SCM control groups.
  • Explicit control groups to tell the SCM which blocks are responsible for which actions.
  • Dedicated ship modes for Airship, Plane, Ground/Sea.
  • Dedicated steering modes for better support.

• Contraption Network Linker:

  • Removed Block mode, only face mode remains as block mode was limited and less capable. Builds using block mode aren't affected and will continue to work.
  • Updated GUI.

• Ship Control Module:

  • Now supports Air Ships, Cars, Tanks, Boats (Airplanes coming soon).
  • No longer requires a long Initialization process, and the Initialize node has been removed.
  • Now uses a live PID system for maximum compatability.
  • No longer auto detects and maps, opting instead for explicit setup using the new SCM Graph with the option to auto assign propulsion blocks to the Auto group.

• Other

  • Updated ION Thruster block model.
  • Updated Joystick block model.
  • Updated Vector Bearing block model.
  • Updated Joystick crafting recipe.
  • Added supporter mannequins for Waniiii_ and Zelaux_.
  • Redesigned the Contraption Network Linker item.
  • Updated Thruster plume with a new Soft Particle renderer.
  • Thruster Plumes now use a Metaball renderer.
  • SCM control moved from slow crawl + map to live PD + LQR for faster initialization and better stability. Old crawl and map logic still exists for blocks assigned to the Auto group.
  • Removed Contraption Network Linker graph storage, the Linker can no longer be used to moved node graphs. Instead use ACC naming.
  • Fixed an incompatibility between EMI and some Mechanical Crafting recipes.
  • Removed OPAC/Aeroclaims compat with the physics staff. Use the Advanced Control Computer permission system instead.

• Renames and recipe changes:

  • Renamed Advanced Control Computer to Advanced Control Computer.
  • Rebalanced the Thruster Upgrade recipes to be more obtainable in survival, requiring Blackstone Alloy and the previous tier to upgrade.

• Schedule Graph:

  • Uses a Scratch Block interface for creating and modifying schedules - Not functional yet.
  • Right hand side bar lets you calculate a set route for the schedule.
  • When a pre-calculated route exists you can turn on the route spline renderer and modify the shape using a wrench:
    • Right click and drag an anchor point to move it.
    • Sprint + right click to add an anchor point.
    • Sneak + Right click to delete an anchor point.

• New Blocks & Items

  • Ratchet Cogwheel:
    • Transfers rotation only in one direction, free-spins in the other
  • Smart Tank/Vault/Battery:
    • Bigger capacity versions of the create vault and fluid tank.
    • Do not require a Shipping Manifest.
    • Smart Battery can store up to 5GFE at max size.
  • Blackstone Casing
  • Pilot Cap:
    • Functions as Smart Glasses when worn
    • Provides lether tier protection.
  • Camera:
    • 360 degree camera that can be linked to an Advanced Control Computer.
    • Dedicated Camera node for basic camera setup and non-takeover control.
    • Dedicated Control camera node, when pulsed shifts the player camera to the view of the Camera block.
    • Dedicated ACC Display Camera Source node, allows putting a cameras view on an ACC Display.

• Compatibilities

  • Flight Control:
    • FUll compatibility between the Ship Control Module and the Flight Control thrusters.
    • Dedicated Flight Control nodes for interacting with and using Flight Control mod blocks from within the Advanced Control Computer.
    • Please note: Compat was added with full permission. All features from Flight Control still require and are run by the Flight Control mod, the Advanced Control Computer is just a different all in one interface for it.

• Updated block models:

  • Vector Thruster
  • FE Thruster
  • Analogue Joystick

Known Issues:

• Performance issues when the SCM is autopiloting on a schedule.
• The Schedule graph isn't functional yet, shipping schedules are still needed to create a schedule.
• Worker automation has some bugs.
• Smart Tablet is still incomplete and disabled by default.
• ACC Displays are still very early work in progress and have many issues - Disabled by default.
• Scissor Piston arm renderer glitches when breaking an arm link while the piston is extending.

Notes:

• New app icons for Digisable, Blockmates, and Manifest are placeholders.
• Textures for the Smart Vault/Tank/Battery are placeholders.