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Originally Posted by bowfin
Sorry about that. I wasn't trying to answer anyone's question. I just noticed that JC was plotting range and bearing with protractor and ruler using relative bearing off the subs course. I do indeed plot range and bearing with just the ruler and true bearing. It was just a tip to anyone that might find it easier and didn't know you could do it that way. It saves time and messing about... There is so much to learn. I am always learning new ways of looking at it  not trying to confuse anyone |
I thought your explanation was very clear and very helpful. The previous version of the radar mod had the radar train bearing indicator (the thing in your first screenshot) calibrated accurately, as the stock one is quite badly off as the textures aren't centred, so you'll get errors creeping in if you read the values off it of a couple of degrees in some cases, which can cause problems with your plot.
Would it help if I put in some digital readouts of the true bearing? The way the real indicator worked (with the concentric dials) was good, but the eye's resolution is far greater than what you can show easily and clearly on the screen.
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Originally Posted by John Channing
1) The only reason for using the "Target " dial is that it makes the outer arrow on the "Target Course" dial move much faster than just clicking in the "Target Course" dial. You can get to the speed quicker. If just working with the "Target Course" dial works for you, go with it.
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As this dial seems to be causing some confusion, I'm thinking about remodelling it. First, to give the proper AOBs rather than just the visual indication you get now and second to add a pointer, that will go the other way that will point to the target course. E.G. if you queue a change of the AOB from 70 starboard set to 50 degrees starboard, then one pointer would go to 50 Degrees Starbaord and one pointer would go 20 degrees in the other direction to point at the new course. I think this would be clearer. Any thoughts on this anyone? This is an evolving project after all.