M.a.l.i.c.e. Exo-suit
sheena_yanai
Join Date: 2002-12-23 Member: 11426Members
Join Date: 2002-12-23 Member: 11426Members
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only thing I can suggest is to have a generic "all in one" weapon and just have different animations playing depending on the weapon
Caterpillar P-5000 Powerloader
The Caterpillar P-5000 powerloader has been selected for use by the USCMC as their prime loading vehicle for logistics and support operations. Configured as an anthropomorphic exoskeleton power frame, the P-5000 offers an unprecedented flexibility when handling ordinance and cargo during the rough field operations or when it is conducting heavy maintenance away from it's fixed workshops. The loader is capable of fine manipulating loads up to 4,000 kg, it is rugged and reliable piece of machinery compared to forklifts, rigs, and cranes.
The chassis of the loader is made of reinforced steel framework with two upper load bearing points for it's arms. A hydrogen fuel cell is mounted on the back of the frame, which provides the loader up to 65 kW of power. The legs are attached to by two semi-universal bearings on either side of the chassis, which allows up to a 60 degree of 'x' axis (hip swivel) movement, just below this are a set of knee bearings. The leg motions at the hip are controlled by a pair of 20 kW linear motors which are actuated by a fast-feedback loop slaved to the operators movements. Just below the hips are hydraulic actuators which extend from the main loading bearing parts to the aft sections of the legs, providing an 'z' axis (fore/aft) movement at the knee joints, while the pitch control is handled by the second series of actuators at the ankle area. To prevent any toppling while not in operation or lifting cargo, the chassis is gyrostabilized. The gyros can be rotated rapidly out of phase in order to 'decouple' the chassis stabilization system along determined the axis of motion and provide the necessary instability required for bipedal movement. For very heavy lifting, additional stability can be provided by bolting up to 250 kg of concrete ballast to the underside of the chassis.
To work one of these machines, an operator first has to back into the machine backing into the machine. Then buckling themselves into the webbing harness, next, a roll cage is pulled down to provide protection from the head to the torso, while the operators feet are snapped into straps. The powerup and systems diagnostics are all handled by a built in keyboard which is put into the the operators handgrips. When the loader is all powered up, the machine is then slaved to the operators limb movements, which duplicates their walking and lifting motions exactly. The response time to the operator input is instantaneous while the sophisticated computer controls dampen any system induced twitches or any other involuntary movement by the operator. Problems only arise when the loader is walking or reaching it's full extension, as the system is likely to encounter movement beyond the fine tuning capabilities of the operator. The standard operating procedures forbid the users of the loaders to do any of these maneuvers. If the loader is operating on rough ground, then the loader will provide feedback cues to the operator to help it keep his/her footing. An automatic lockout system has generally proved safe to use over all but the most treacherous terrain.
Through simple principles, a lot of practice is required to use a loader efficiently and safely, and the equivalent of a Class 2 civilian cargo handling license is needed to operate one in the USCMC. The operators must become used to the loaders mass and it's tendency to lead the operators movements. The operators also must be very careful not to overcompensate for this tendency, otherwise they may induce an unwanted oscillations into the control systems. To operate a loader requires sureness and the economy of the movement, since any hesitation and any exaggerated motion tend to place unwanted stress on the load-bearing joints. The training to use a loader takes about six weeks of simulator training and then hands on experience. Though this is extended to eight weeks to qualify the USCMC personnel and includes training in rough field operations.
<a href='http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/Aliens_papirove_modely/papercraft/avi/powerloader.avi' target='_blank'>Powerloader videoclip</a>
The clip of ripley in the powerloader.... <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
If you get the powerloader movement sound to replace the regular heavy footsteps.... <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/style_images/1/icon12.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
Very nice. I don't like the orange on the ape suit, though.
I think that the head is a little out of place, maybe have some kind of harder helmet style?
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sorry, but thats impossible. They both use the same footstep sound dont they? Thatd mean just guys make powerloading hydraulic noises (dont even know what the sound is) when they walk.