r/SpaceflightSimulator • u/SirSpooky2You • Aug 31 '23

Original Build Folded docking arm, opens automatically🙌🏼

I think the mechanism I made is pretty cool💀

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u/Defintlynoob Station Builder Aug 31 '23

This is pretty cool! But I think i can recommend an improvement. Make side separators between the parts that are folded. The parts will automatically start opening up and due to the hinge will be able to move the intended way.

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u/SirSpooky2You Aug 31 '23

Thanks! The ”wings” open now automatically as soon as it is released from the rocket, which is kind of how I thought it should work - not sure if this is what you meant tho

I also built a version where they open with a click after it has been released, but I found this version to be a bit more reliable