how to use vector thrusters

[isdevilis]

Considering the fact that I'm a noob, I was just wondering how to set up vector thrusters in the most simplest format. Meaning no epic information like some code for a expression.
Thank you.

[Jat Goodwin]

Well, the simplest way to think of a vector is that its a GPS packet. But if your not interested in using vectors, try this:

Make sure you have it set to GPS world. I'm pretty sure there's a easier way to do it, But I've never bothered to find out, because vectors are more fun.

You can also rig up some inputs to the X Y Z or w/e and have it set to gps local to make like a hover platform thingy.

[swiftarrow]

If only the vector thruster had the ability to have XAngle and YAngle, so you can have them at different angles so you dont fiddle with all these GPS businesses.

[Whodunnit]

well then its not a vector thruster is it... if you understand coordinate math then you can use them quite easily, you could even rig up a vector thrusher as an angle based one if you do the math...

[Magos Mechanicus]

Isn't there a Use Pitch/Yaw/Roll inputs option on it already?

[isdevilis]

Goodwin whats the expression for that, so I can just qiuckly have it on hand.

[Jat Goodwin]

@name Self aware minge chaser 
@inputs X1 Y1 Z1 
@outputs X2 Y2 Z2
@persist X Y Z
interval(100)
Pos = entity():pos()
X = Pos:x()
Y = Pos:y()
Z = Pos:z()
X2 = X - X1
Y2 = Y - Y2
Z2 = Z - Z2

I will make one later that uses the entity stuff and vectors. I just whipped that up on the spot.

Edit: Well I did a bit of tinkering and I think this might work. Just plug Tf into the Target finder and vector goes to the vector.

@name SA simple minge chaser
@inputs Tf:entity
@outputs Vector:vector
interval(100)
Pos = entity():pos()
Vector = Pos - Tf:pos()

For best results increase the mass of the prop its on and the thruster to about 25 and add some anti-noclip.