Semi-Realistic (WireMod) Magnet

[cpf]

DISCLAIMER: I do not make any claims to the realism of this magnet, and there are obvious flaws (no poles, etc). When I make this I set out to make merely a more realistic magnet, not a 100% accurate-to-real-world one.

If you've ever tried the "Source" magnet, you'll realize it's pretty lame, and pretty much welds things touching it to itself when it's on. Pretty sad, eh?

Well, after way too long of a wait, here I have the solution. A semi-realistic wire-compatible magnet!



Screenshots:

Levitating tub :O


Video:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1S4ge1PAHE"]YouTube - WireMod Magnet Demo[/ame]


Some docs:
Strength is...strength
Effect Length is units away from the magnet's origin that a prop has to be within to be moved
The inputs are On, Strength, and Length (I think)

Download:


Also, if you are yearning for the multiplayer-magnet experience, [BB] Sandbox just happens to be running this :P

Fun Fun [possible] Future Additions:

• Weld props touching the magnet automatically to reduce lag
• Target-only-metal option (requires doing a trace=more lag)
• More data in the overlay (I tried but it didn't update :\)
• What else? Suggestions?

[ZeikJT]

Sounds like a cool addition, will test immediatly!

[cpf]

Wow, you replied fast enough XD

[ZeikJT]

I just got on to check for updates/new stuff and it was on the new posts, top of the list

[chicob]

yes i can finaly make a wired crane my life is complete

and thank you for not being a bitch and puting like CPF custom wired magnet or CPF magnet when you put teh curser over it i think that doing that is just saying look at me im so cool when everyone else can do it (not pertaining to the magnet just to other addons) but they jsut dont have the time then some one has to go in and fix it

lol
long enough


edit:
like this

http://www.garrysmod.org/img/dl/48178_1.jpg

[cpf]

yes i can finaly make a wired crane my life is complete

and thank you for not being a bitch and puting like CPF custom wired magnet or CPF magnet when you put teh curser over it i think that doing that is just saying look at me im so cool when everyone else can do it (not pertaining to the magnet just to other addons) but they jsut dont have the time then some one has to go in and fix it

lol
long enough


edit:
like this

http://www.garrysmod.org/img/dl/48178_1.jpg

It's how I roll. Anyways, got any suggestions?

[Beer]

You used my logo contest entry in your video, nice


This looks pretty cool, good job.

[Bobsymalone]

Will a negative strength repel? Also, does this use Newton's third law (is there reaction force on the magnet)?

If so, I sense magnetic trains being made in the near future.

EDIT: Does the magnet affect attached props?

[ZeikJT]

Will a negative strength repel? Also, does this use Newton's third law (is there reaction force on the magnet)?

If so, I sense magnetic trains being made in the near future.

Yup, negative strength repels!
But no (to the newton laws), the magnet doesn't get repeled or attracted to other objects, maybe in a future update?

It's a lot of fun to play with! Recommended download for sure!

[turck3]

Cool stuff. I will be adding this to my server tomorrow when I wake up (would now.. but it's 2am). The IP is revanserver.game-host.org for anyone who is interested (and yes, that is a valid IP)