Rocket Landing
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:31 pm
Hello!
I've using bullet and the java port for a while, but I've to admit that I have no clue how to do this.
Inspired by the Falcon 9 autonomous landing, I would like to create something similar.
First I need to tackle the takeoff. How can I apply a force into a rigid body strong enough to revert gravity and move up like the rocket?
After a certain altitude, falling down, how can I apply a force to slow down the fall?
Basically, as you can see, I just need to understand how to apply localized forces into a body to make it move. I don't know if it is the case,
but I don't want to actually "just" update the position of the body. Does that make sense?
Can you, gurus, help me?
A simple plane and a cylinder will suffice in this scenario.
Thank you!
I've using bullet and the java port for a while, but I've to admit that I have no clue how to do this.
Inspired by the Falcon 9 autonomous landing, I would like to create something similar.
First I need to tackle the takeoff. How can I apply a force into a rigid body strong enough to revert gravity and move up like the rocket?
After a certain altitude, falling down, how can I apply a force to slow down the fall?
Basically, as you can see, I just need to understand how to apply localized forces into a body to make it move. I don't know if it is the case,
but I don't want to actually "just" update the position of the body. Does that make sense?
Can you, gurus, help me?
A simple plane and a cylinder will suffice in this scenario.
Thank you!