Using rope physics to simulate plug and cable

[yuigoto]

Hi!

I'm trying to build a small prototype that simulates a plug (held by the player) and a cable (made using rope physics) attached to a machine/object, like the diagram below.

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I'm trying everything I can, but I didn't find a solution where the rope doesn't go crazy, while one of the ends of if stays attached to a static object.

What's the best solution for this? Attach both ends to an Active with physics applied (one of them sticking to the mouse pointer) or is there another, more reliable way?

Thanks!

[UltimateWalrus]

I made some examples of this a long time ago, before Fusion had a physics engine. If you want the rope for only cosmetic purposes, then this may be your best bet, as it's modeled very simply and probably is more reliable.

However, if you want the rope to be an actual part of physics-based gameplay, you're better off trying to get it to work with the Box2D objects. I've never used them, but if the "rope and chain" object isn't cutting it, you might be able to model your own rope as a series of connected springs.

[yuigoto]

Thanks, Walrus!

The Spring Chain #2 is exactly what I had in mind. It's not part of the gameplay, just wanted the movement and some basic collisions. :P

Gotta study now, and try to build this prototype ASAP!

Awesome website, btw!

[UltimateWalrus]

No problem! And thanks!