AoB Calculator based on CapnScurys Realism Tutorial

[gutted]

not sure if this was a typo or not.. but your metric speed caclulation on the side of the calculator looks abit strange.

it should be meters not yards.


anyway great job.

I used to use a printed version of wazoo's on stock paper. But since his didn't have a relative bearing dial (only had 2 dials), I made a 3rd dial for it by shrikning the original top dial to fit inside it.


p.s. i've decided im going to make it like you did when i get some spare time.

how much is a sheet of plastic? and 5mm looks abit thick from your photo, but it could just be the photo adding a few pounds to it hehe

[I'm goin' down]

Due to competitive bidding, I raise my bid to $27.10.

[reaper7]

Originally Posted by gutted

not sure if this was a typo or not.. but your metric speed caclulation on the side of the calculator looks abit strange.

it should be meters not yards.

Ah well spotted, never noticed that (Thats what I get for using copy and paste.
Will update and repost.
As for the thickness of the perspex 5mm gives it a very sturdy feel, but 3mm would still be quite stiff and suitable.
The perspex I had to hand was actually perspex broucher holders that I had lying around.

To I'm goin' down wish I could make these but In the middle of a house build and have no time to spare. Possible someone out there that could though.


EDIT: New link for AoB Calculator: http://rapidshare.com/files/28301609..._Printable.rar

[gutted]

Hope you dont mind, but i used your graphics for a software version of an AoB wheel (with a built in zero gyro lead angle solver).

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=156698


I gave credit for the imagery in the readme and in the program's about box.

[jerm138]

I made one of my own that is mostly the same as CapnScurvy's original, but I changed a few things to my own personal preference:

1. I drew it in PowerPoint and exported to .pdf, so it is all vector art instead of raster, resulting in the sharpest, most crisp-looking print possible.
2. I changed up some colors to make it easier to see certain things
3. I added another layer which is just a laminated line, making it easier to get bearings from one wheel to the next
4. I angled all the numbers to be read from the outside of the ring vice the inside, minimizing the amount of upside-down reading

Here are a couple pictures of it. If anyone is interested, I can upload the .pdf, or even the original .ppt in case you want to customize it even further.





Some notes on how I constructed it:

• The 3 circles are plain paper printed on a color laser printer then laminated.
• The line (top layer) is just a line drawn on a label-maker, then laminated for rigidity. You could also print a line on transparency paper, then laminate that.
• I used an eyelet to hold it all together. You can get eyelets and eyelet tools at most craft stores (usually near clothing buttons, or scrapbooking stuff.) I got mine at Wal Mart: $7 for the tool and about 50 eyelets.
• Punching the holes was tricky. I used a needle to punch out the circumference I needed based on the size of the eyelet. I think they make eyelet punches, but they didn't have them when I bought the eyelets.

A big thanks to CapnScurvy for making the original one! Hopefully this one gets the seal of approval from him.

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by jerm138

[*]I used an eyelet to hold it all together. You can get eyelets and eyelet tools at most craft stores (usually near clothing buttons, or scrapbooking stuff.) I got mine at Wal Mart: $7 for the tool and about 50 eyelets.

I used an eyelet also for a similar wheel. However after a bit of use the curved edges started to cut into the disks. So I suggest to put something hard (like a thin washer) inbetween to protect the disk.

[Inside686]

jerm138, I'm interesed by your version of the AOB tool, could you publish it ?
Thank you.

Pisces, do you suggest us not buying the game?
I've just learned an internet connection will be needed to play SH V, a big problem for me since I'm used to play the game on my laptop in the train when I go to work

[BillBam]

Originally Posted by jerm138

I made one of my own that is mostly the same as CapnScurvy's original, but I changed a few things to my own personal preference:

1. I drew it in PowerPoint and exported to .pdf, so it is all vector art instead of raster, resulting in the sharpest, most crisp-looking print possible.
2. I changed up some colors to make it easier to see certain things
3. I added another layer which is just a laminated line, making it easier to get bearings from one wheel to the next
4. I angled all the numbers to be read from the outside of the ring vice the inside, minimizing the amount of upside-down reading

Here are a couple pictures of it. If anyone is interested, I can upload the .pdf, or even the original .ppt in case you want to customize it even further.





Some notes on how I constructed it:

• The 3 circles are plain paper printed on a color laser printer then laminated.
• The line (top layer) is just a line drawn on a label-maker, then laminated for rigidity. You could also print a line on transparency paper, then laminate that.
• I used an eyelet to hold it all together. You can get eyelets and eyelet tools at most craft stores (usually near clothing buttons, or scrapbooking stuff.) I got mine at Wal Mart: $7 for the tool and about 50 eyelets.
• Punching the holes was tricky. I used a needle to punch out the circumference I needed based on the size of the eyelet. I think they make eyelet punches, but they didn't have them when I bought the eyelets.

A big thanks to CapnScurvy for making the original one! Hopefully this one gets the seal of approval from him.

jerm, is this PDF posted for download any place?

[jerm138]

I forgot to post the file...

It can be downloaded here (202k .pdf):
http://www.filefront.com/16196367/AOB_Calculator.pdf

[CapnScurvy]

jerm138, your version is excellent!!!

I was just looking around the forum and spotted your version. Very well done!! The capability of having a third dial was the main thrust of my original calculator, the different graphics (and much better resolution) has taken the idea to a much higher level. Modding is much like that, taking an idea that was started by someone else and adding a new and better innovation to it. The Wright brothers from my home town knew their invention of flight needed to be more practical than to only fly from a sandy, wind swept beach, or to lie down when piloting the machine, or to carry more than one passenger. I've always said "two heads are better than one, even if they are cabbage"!

Thanks to those of you that have added your versions. Their great improvements (and thanks for giving me a bit of credit, that's very thoughtful!!).

[reaper7]

Originally Posted by gutted

Hope you dont mind, but i used your graphics for a software version of an AoB wheel (with a built in zero gyro lead angle solver).

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=156698


I gave credit for the imagery in the readme and in the program's about box.

Not at all Gutted Look forward to using the software version myself.