Pegasus Team 101 MULE WIP

[[aps]gnat 28]

Reaper, please stop filling my PM box.

Using this thread will get a response just as fast.

I'm getting an error after I put the Event handlers in: No Entry 'bin\config.bin/CfgVehicles/EventHandlers.scope'.

You defined EventHandlers OUTSIDE the vehicle, its meant to defined within the vehicle class.

Change

                       stabilizedInAxes = 0; 
                   }; 
               }; 
           }; 
       }; 
   }; 
   class EventHandlers 
   { 
       init = "_this execVM ""\pt101_mule\scr\initmule.sqf"";"; 
   }; 
   class  pt101_mule02: pt101_mule01 
   { 
       displayName = "MULE DD";

to

                       stabilizedInAxes = 0; 
                   }; 
               }; 
           }; 
       }; 
	class EventHandlers 
	{ 
		init = "_this execVM ""\pt101_mule\scr\initmule.sqf"";"; 
	}; 
   }; 
   class pt101_mule02: pt101_mule01 
   { 
       displayName = "MULE DD";  

Tip: You appear to indenting your code with spaces. Use Tab's instead.

[J. Schmidt 10]

@Gnat Sorry about filling your PM box.

[J. Schmidt 10]

How am I suppose to make the player pull out the UGV_Controller when they select the "Enter UGV Mode"?

[[aps]gnat 28]

hmmm .... that might be near impossible

Its an inventory item right, not a weapon?

You may have to do it the other way around, give an option only when controller is selected.

Suggestion: Always look for a working example elsewhere in the community (1000's of addons) of something very similar. The open it an check its code.

Could you maybe make the controller a weapon where a screen pops up? Like the BIS Javelin ?

[J. Schmidt 10]

@Gnat The UGV Controller falls into the class of Binoculars, and shows up in the players inventory where the Binoculars and NV are. Would the selectWeapon command work? I'll do some more digging around. And is there a way to name the Commander of the MULE? (I figured out a way in which will only allow the player to "Exit UGV Mode" only when their in the commander's position, but I need to name the Commander.)

Edited May 14, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

Great News, after the great help from Nordin, the remote control script works perfectly now, or at least it does with the different test that I think of. I will also be releasing v1.0 of my addon today. I hope you enjoy, and I will be updating it once I sort out some things, i.e. accessing the gear, improve textures, adding a laser designator, possibly missiles, and etc. all in due time. Also please post any bugs that you happen to come across, and I do what I can with the help of the community to fix it.

I would like to thank [APS]Gnat, Nordin, Feint, and everyone else who helped me with this addon, for without their help it wouldn't have been possible.

@Gnat, I'm still not able to access the gear, could you help me with that? Also is it possible to add a laser designator and missiles to the MULE? These would be excellent things to add to the MULE.

Edited May 16, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

I would like to start working on some updates that would expand the game-play for the MULE, which are listed bellow. But I am going to need some help to pull this off.

1.) Attach a Laser Designator to the Turret.

2.) Add 4 missiles to the load-out of the MULE.

I'm unsure how to add a Laser Designator and 4 missiles to the MULE and make them operable.

3.) Improve the Textures and the overall 3d model of the MULE.

I'll continue learning and improving my skills with texturing and 3d modeling, so that's not much of a problem.

4.) Allow the MULE to carry gear and the player to attach their rucksack to the hull.

I don't know how to fix the gear problem, and allow a player to attach their rucksack to the hull of the MULE.

Edited May 23, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

4.) Allow the MULE to carry gear and the player to attach their rucksack to the hull.

I don't know how to fix the gear problem, and allow a player to attach their rucksack to the hull of the MULE.

I've figured out the problem with the gear by adding this to the config.cpp file:

memoryPointSupply "supply";

Now I've started working on the attach rucksack to the hull of the MULE script. As for adding 4 missiles and a laser designator, I yet haven't figured it out.

[J. Schmidt 10]

I need help with a couple of things; was able to add the 4 missiles to the MULE, but its not working like it should. The missiles don't look on to anything like they do with the Abrams, and whenever I go to 3rd person view with the missiles selected the MULE disappears unless I switch to a different weapon or go back into the optic view. Here is the config.cpp and model.cfg

Config.cpp:

class CfgPatches
{
class CAWheeled
{
	units[] = {"pt101_mule","pt101_ugvcontroller"};
	weapons[] = {};
	requiredVersion = 0.1;
	requiredAddons[] = {"CAWheeled_E"};
};
};
class CfgWeaponClasses  
{
class UGV
{
	displayName = "UGV - UGV Controller";
};  
};
class CfgMagazines
{
class VehicleMagazine;
class UGV_laser_mag: VehicleMagazine
{
	scope = 2;
	displayName = "Laser Designator";
	ammo = "Laserbeam";
	count = 1;
	initSpeed = 30;
};
};
class CfgWeapons  
{
class ACE_MX2A;
class pt101_ugvcontroller: ACE_MX2A
{
	displayName = "UGV Controller";
	weaponClass = "UGV";
	model = "\pt101_mule\pt101_ugvcontroller.p3d";
};
class Default;
class Laserdesignator: Default
{
	scope = 2;
	displayName = "Laser Designator";
	primary = 10;
	magazines[] = {"UGV_laser_mag"};
};  
};
class CfgVehicleClasses
{
class UGV
{
	displayName = "UGV - MULE";
};
};
class CfgVehicles 
{
class LAV25;
class Mule_Step1 : LAV25
{
	scope = 1;
	class NewTurret;
	class Turrets;
	class MainTurret;
	class CommanderOptics;
	class viewpilot;
	class viewgunner;
	class AnimationSources;
	class HitPoints;
};
class pt101_mule01: Mule_Step1
{ 

	faction = "BIS_US";
	displayName = "MULE T";
	vehicleClass = "UGV";
	model = "\pt101_mule\pt101_mule.p3d";
	maxSpeed = 60;
	animated = true;
	scope = 2;
	picture = "\Ca\wheeled\data\ico\stryker_ICV_CA.paa";
	Icon = "\Ca\wheeled\data\map_ico\icomap_Stryker_CA.paa";
	mapSize = 10;
	nameSound = "stryker";
	commanderCanSee = 31;
	gunnerCanSee = 31;
	driverOpticsModel = "\ca\Wheeled\optika_stryker_driver";
	soundEngine[] = {\ca\wheeled\Data\Sound\Stryker_ICV_engine,db-10,0.8};
	soundGear[] = {\ca\wheeled\Data\Sound\shifter_v3,db-65,1};
	SoundGetIn[] = {\ca\wheeled\Data\Sound\M151A1_door_v1,db-45,1};
	SoundGetOut[] = {\ca\wheeled\Data\Sound\M151A1_door_v1,db-50,1};

	enableGPS = true;
	transportSoldier = 0;
	side = 1;
	crew = "US_Soldier_Crew_EP1";
	fuelCapacity = 246;
	armor = 150;
	damageResistance = 0.01199;
	crewVulnerable = false;
	threat[] = {0.5, 0.5, 0.5};
	viewCargoShadow = true;
	viewCargoShadowDiff = 0.05;
	viewDriverShadowDiff = 0.05;
	viewGunnerShadowDiff = 0.05;
	hideProxyInCombat = 1;
	memoryPointSupply = "supply";
	transportMaxWeapons = 5000;
	transportMaxMagazines = 20000;
	transportMaxBackpacks = 25;
	supplyRadius = 1.4;

	gunnerHasFlares = true;

//---------------------------		
// Copy of LAV-25 Base View definitions
//---------------------------
	class ViewOptics
	{
		initAngleX = 0;
		minAngleX = -30;
		maxAngleX = 30;
		initAngleY = 0;
		minAngleY = -100;
		maxAngleY = 100;
		initFov = 0.466;
		minFov = 0.466;
		maxFov = 0.466;
		thermalMode[] = {2, 3};
		visionMode[] = {"Normal", "NVG", "Ti"};
	};
	class ViewPilot
	{
		initAngleX = 10;
		minAngleX = -65;
		maxAngleX = 85;
		initAngleY = 20;
		minAngleY = -150;
		maxAngleY = 150;
		initFov = 0.7;
		minFov = 0.25;
		maxFov = 1.4;
	};
//---------------------------		
// Copy of LAV-25 Base Turret definitions
//---------------------------
	class Turrets: Turrets
	{
		class MainTurret: MainTurret
		{
			weapons[] = {"ACE_M242_200", "M240_veh", "TOWLauncher", "Laserdesignator"};
			magazines[] = {"2Rnd_TOW2", "2Rnd_TOW2", "2Rnd_TOW2", "2Rnd_TOW2", "2Rnd_TOW2", "ACE_1100Rnd_762x51_M240", 

"ACE_1100Rnd_762x51_M240", "ACE_230Rnd_25mm_M242_HEI", "ACE_230Rnd_25mm_M242_HEI", "ACE_230Rnd_25mm_M242_HEI", "ACE_70Rnd_25mm_M242_APFSDS", 

"ACE_70Rnd_25mm_M242_APFSDS", "ACE_70Rnd_25mm_M242_APFSDS", "UGV_laser_mag"};
			soundServo[] = {"\ca\Weapons\Data\Sound\gun_elevate",0.0177828,1,15};
			minElev = -4.5;
			maxElev = 74;
			minTurn = -360;
			maxTurn = 360;
			gunnerAction = "LAV25_Gunner_out";
			gunnerInAction = "LAV25_Gunner";
			forceHideGunner = 0;
			gunnerOpticsModel = "\ca\weapons\2Dscope_LAV_7";
			gunnerOutOpticsModel = "";
			memoryPointGun = "machinegun";
			gunBeg = "muzzle_1";
			gunEnd = "chamber_1";
			body = "MainTurret";
			gun = "MainGun";
			animationSourceBody = "MainTurret";
			animationSourceGun = "MainGun";
			gunnerForceOptics = 1;
			outGunnerMayFire = 0;
			startEngine = 1;
			primaryGunner = 4;
			laserScanner = true;
			laserTarget = true;
			canLock = true;
			ace_sys_missileguidance_tracker = "TOWLauncher";
			class HitPoints: HitPoints
			{
				class HitTurret
				{
					armor = 0.8;
					material = -1;
					name = "vez";
					visual = "vez";
					passThrough = 1;
				};
			};
			selectionFireAnim = "zasleh_1";
			class ViewGunner
			{
				initAngleX = 5;
				minAngleX = -65;
				maxAngleX = 85;
				initAngleY = 0;
				minAngleY = -150;
				maxAngleY = 150;
				initFov = 0.7;
				minFov = 0.25;
				maxFov = 1.1;
			};
			gunnerOpticsEffect[] = {"TankGunnerOptics2","OpticsBlur1","OpticsCHAbera1"};
			class ViewOptics
			{
				initAngleX = 0;
				minAngleX = -30;
				maxAngleX = 30;
				initAngleY = 0;
				minAngleY = -100;
				maxAngleY = 100;
				initFov = 0.2;
				minFov = 0.05;
				maxFov = 0.2;
				thermalMode[] = {2, 3};
				visionMode[] = {"Normal", "NVG", "Ti"};
			};
			class Turrets
			{
				class CommanderOptics: NewTurret
				{
					proxyType = "CPCommander";
					proxyIndex = 1;
					gunnerName = "commander";
					primaryGunner = 0;
					primaryObserver = 1;
					gunnerOpticsShowCursor = 0;
					body = "obsTurret";
					gun = "obsGun";
					animationSourceBody = "obsTurret";
					animationSourceGun = "obsGun";
					animationSourceHatch = "hatchCommander";
					soundServo[] = {"",0.00316228,1};
					startEngine = 0;
					gunBeg = "";
					gunEnd = "";
					minElev = -4;
					maxElev = 20;
					initElev = 0;
					minTurn = -360;
					maxTurn = 360;
					initTurn = 0;
					commanding = 2;
					viewGunnerInExternal = 0;
					gunnerOpticsModel = "\ca\weapons\2Dscope_com2";
					gunnerOutOpticsModel = "";
					gunnerOutOpticsColor[] = {0,0,0,1};
					gunnerOutForceOptics = 0;
					gunnerOutOpticsShowCursor = 0;
					memoryPointGunnerOutOptics = "commander_weapon_view";
					memoryPointGunnerOptics = "commanderview";
					memoryPointsGetInGunner = "pos driver";
					memoryPointsGetInGunnerDir = "pos driver dir";
					class ViewGunner
					{
						initAngleX = 5;
						minAngleX = -65;
						maxAngleX = 85;
						initAngleY = 0;
						minAngleY = -150;
						maxAngleY = 150;
						initFov = 0.7;
						minFov = 0.25;
						maxFov = 1.1;
					};
					gunnerOpticsEffect[] =
					{"TankGunnerOptics2","OpticsBlur1","OpticsCHAbera1"};
					class ViewOptics
					{
						initAngleX = 0;
						minAngleX = -30;
						maxAngleX = 30;
						initAngleY = 0;
						minAngleY = -100;
						maxAngleY = 100;
						initFov = 0.3;
						minFov = 0.025;
						maxFov = 0.3;
						thermalMode[] = {2, 3};
						visionMode[] = {"Normal", "NVG", "Ti"};
					};
					gunnerInAction = "LAV25_Commander";
					gunnerAction = "LAV25_Commander_Out";
					outGunnerMayFire = 1;
					weapons[] = {"SmokeLauncher"};
					magazines[] = {"SmokeLauncherMag","SmokeLauncherMag"};
					stabilizedInAxes = 0;
				};
			};
		};
	};
	class EventHandlers  
   		{
		init = "_this execVM ""\pt101_mule\scr\initmule.sqf"";";  
   		};
};	
class pt101_mule02: pt101_mule01
{
	displayName = "MULE DD"; 
      		hiddenSelections[] = {"Skin1"};  
       	hiddenSelectionsTextures[] = {"\pt101_mule\data\paa\mule_digital_desert_co.paa"};
};
class pt101_mule03: pt101_mule01
{
	displayName = "MULE MC"; 
       	hiddenSelections[] = {"Skin1"};  
       	hiddenSelectionsTextures[] = {"\pt101_mule\data\paa\mule_multicam_co.paa"};
};
class pt101_mule04: pt101_mule01
{ 
       	displayName = "MULE WL"; 
       	hiddenSelections[] = {"Skin1"};  
       	hiddenSelectionsTextures[] = {"\pt101_mule\data\paa\mule_woodland_co.paa"};
};
class pt101_mule05: pt101_mule01
{ 
       	displayName = "MULE D"; 
       	hiddenSelections[] = {"Skin1"};  
       	hiddenSelectionsTextures[] = {"\pt101_mule\data\paa\mule_desert_co.paa"};
};
};

Model.cfg

class CfgSkeletons
{
class Default;
class pt101_mule: Default
{
	isDiscrete=1;
	skeletonInherit="";
	skeletonName="pt101_mule";
	skeletonBones[]=
	{
		"MainTurret","",
		"MainGun","MainTurret",
		"MachineGun","MainGun",
		"MachineGun","MainTurret",
		"launcher","MainTurret",
		"comturret","MainTurret",
		"camera","MainTurret",
		"CameraUp","camera",
		"wheel1","",
		"wheel2","",
		"wheel3","",
		"wheel4","",
		"wheel5","",
		"wheel6",""
	};
};
};
class CfgModels
{
class Default
{
	isDiscrete="true";
	skeletonInherit="";
	skeletonBones[]={};
};
class pt101_mule: Default
{
	skeletonName="pt101_mule";
	sectionsInherit="";
	sections[]=
	{
		"MainTurret",
		"MainGun",
		"MachineGun",
		"canister",
		"CameraUp",
		"camera",
		"Skin1",
		"wheel1",
		"wheel2",
		"wheel3",
		"wheel4",
		"wheel5",
		"wheel6"
	};
	class Animations
	{
		class FrontWheelL
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel1";
			axis="wheel1_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class FrontWheelR
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel2";
			axis="wheel2_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class CenterWheelL
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel3";
			axis="wheel3_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class CenterWheelR
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel4";
			axis="wheel4_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class RearWheelL
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel5";
			axis="wheel5_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class RearWheelR
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="wheel";
			selection="wheel6";
			axis="wheel6_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue=0;
			maxValue=2;
			angle0="0";
			angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class MainTurret
		{
			type="rotationY";
			source="mainTurret";
			selection="MainTurret";
			axis="turret_axis";
			memory="1";
			sourceAddress="loop";
			minValue="rad -360";
			maxValue="rad +360";
			angle0="rad -360";
			angle1="rad +360";
		};
		class MainGun
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="MainGun";
			selection="MainGun";
			axis="gun_axis";
			memory="1";
			minValue="rad -20";
			maxValue="rad +5";
			angle0="rad -20";
			angle1="rad +5";
		};
		class MachineGun
           		{
               		type="rotationZ";
               		source="MachineGun";
               		selection="MachineGun";
               		axis="gun_axis";
               		memory="1";
               		sourceAddress="loop";
               		minValue=0;
               		maxValue=1;
               		angle0="0";
               		angle1="rad -360";
		};
		class Camera
		{
			type="rotationY";
			source="obsTurret";
			selection="camera";
			axis="camera_axis";
			memory="1";
			minValue="rad -360";
			maxValue="rad +360";
			angle0="rad -360";
			angle1="rad +360";
		};
		class CameraUp
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="obsGun";
			selection="cameraup";
			axis="cameraup_axis";
			memory="1";
			minValue="rad -360";
			maxValue="rad +360";
			angle0="rad -360";
			angle1="rad +360";
		};
		class Launcher
		{
			type="rotationX";
			source="MainGun";
			selection="launcher";
			axis="launcher_axis";
			memory="1";
			minValue="rad -15";
			maxValue="rad 0";
			angle0="rad -15";
			angle1="rad 0";
		};
	};
};
};

Edited June 25, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

I now have added a TOW Launcher and a Laser Designator to the MULE, but I don't know if they work properly since they haven't been fully tested. I've also updated the textures to what I believe make it more realistic and added ACE and CBA required to the config.cpp.

Here's a picture of the new textures:

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/pt101_mule1.jpg (383 kB)

[J. Schmidt 10]

It's been a while since I've done any work with the MULE due to real life. But I'm happy to say that I've picked back up on this project and am proud to present to the community some WIP screenshots. But at the moment I'm still working on improvements for the config.cpp and UV mapping/texturing (which I'm having a lot of difficulties with since I don't fully understand yet.)

WIP Screenshots

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/MULERightSide.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/MULELeftSide.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/MuleBackLeft.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/MULEBackRight_zpsa064c840.jpg

Edited October 11, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[Kyle_K_ski 1]

JSF,

Your latest W.I.P. shots have got my adrenaline flowing.

The quality is FAR better than the last release. Congratulations on a HUGE step forward in growth. I'm really impressed. Keep up the hard work, as it's paying off in spades. Good luck to you!

[J. Schmidt 10]

@Kyle_K_ski Thanks for the complement it's been a lot of hard work and many hours of trial and error. The only real problem that I'm having at the moment is trying to figure out how to properly create a UV Map, RVMAT, etc, and texture.

Does anyone have a good tutorial, knowledge, or source that their willing to share with me of how to properly create UV Maps, RVMATs, etc, and textures? I believe I've checked out about every tutorial their is and have spent hours of searching for information. (I'll be providing a picture of what I have done so far for the UV mapping and explain what I did to get to where the picture shows.)

Edited October 23, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

Here's is the UV Map that I created, So my question is, is this what a proper UV Map is suppose to look like when you create one?

Edited November 11, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[[frl]myke 14]

A UV map is supposed to look in a way that works for you. If it works, it is correct.

In your UV map i see several faces layered, mean covering same areas on the texture. This is ok if those should have the same texture. Personally i try to avoid any overlapping.

One thing: you have a lot of empty space, try to use it. Scale the parts up and reposition them to fill up the whole space as good as possible. This will allow more details on the texture.

[max power 21]

If you're loading an image into memory, you're loading the whole thing whether you use all of it or not. Additionally, since the texture maps have a limited number of pixels, and your UV map represents a surface in 3d space, the less of the UV map you occupy, the less pixels per meter you have to work with.

Check out the BI sample models for some possible ways to unwrap models. When you're viewing them you have to filter by main texture in order to make sense of what you're seeing.

[J. Schmidt 10]

So basically my UV map needs to work for my model in a way in which when I apply a texture, it is aligned properly and going in the right direction for every part. Like if I have a box the top and bottom need to be linked, while the left/right side are linked, and the front and back? If so I did update my UV Map from the last picture so and noticed that when I apply a texture everything now aligns the right way. So I guess my next question is what do I do next, do I have to create a RVMAT, if so how?

Edited November 11, 2012 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

An update on the MULE, NodUnit has agreed to create the UV Map for the MULE and may even edit, add and create some new features for the MULE! I can't wait to see his work integrated.

Here are some new WIP screenshots as of 11-10-12:

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/11-10-12%20WIP%20Update/mule_backleft_11-10-12.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/11-10-12%20WIP%20Update/mule_backright_11-10-12.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/11-10-12%20WIP%20Update/mule_frontleft_11-10-12.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/11-10-12%20WIP%20Update/mule_frontright_11-10-12.jpg

Edited March 23, 2013 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[[aps]gnat 28]

Whats the poly count of that model? Looks very high (e.g. wheels)

Could be a challenge to get it to work well in ArmA

[nodunit 397]

It is, or was I should say...taken care of.

[[aps]gnat 28]

Cool.

Nice model

[J. Schmidt 10]

WIP on the MULE, I've remodeled the whole MULE to look even better and closer to the real thing along with lower some of the poly count. But there is still much work to be done i.e. Textures, UV Map, Bump Map, try to lower the poly count even more without ruining the model, Shadow Lod, and work on areas that still need to be polished up.

WIP screenshots as of 03-23-13:

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/03-23-13%20WIP%20Update/ugv1_back_right-v2_zps8d1f5bc5.jpg?t=1364018140

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http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n529/JSF_82nd_Reaper/Project%2001%20MULE/03-23-13%20WIP%20Update/ugv1_back_left-v2_zpsf9372a47.jpg?t=1364018125

Edited March 23, 2013 by JSF 82nd Reaper

[J. Schmidt 10]

Original Size

XM1219 ARV-A-L (Armed-Robotic-Vehicle-Assault-Light)

Original Size

XM1217 Transport

[h1]Description:[/h1]

The Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment Vehicle is a 2.5-ton Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) that provides support to dismounted and air assault operations. The MULE can be sling-loadable under military rotor-craft and features a common chassis. As the program's centerpiece, the Common Mobility Platform (CMP) chassis provides mobility built around advanced propulsion and articulated suspension system. This system gives the MULE the ability to negotiate complex terrain, obstacles, and gaps that a dismounted squad would encounter.

The MULE's unique, highly advanced 6x6 independent articulated suspension, coupled with in-hub motors powering each wheel, provided extreme mobility in complex terrain, far exceeding that of vehicles utilizing more conventional suspension systems. It can climb at least a 1-meter step traverse side slopes greater than 40 percent, ford water to depths over 0.5 meters and overpass obstacles as high as 0.5 meters, while compensating for varying payload weights and center of gravity locations.

[h1]Variants:[/h1]

XM1218 Countermine

The Countermine MULE Vehicle (MULE-CM) (XM1218) would provide the capability to detect, mark, and neutralize anti-tank mines. The vehicle would be equipped with an integrated mine detection mission equipment package from the Ground Standoff Mine Detection System (GSTAMIDS). The XM1218 was canceled in December 2009.

XM1219 ARV-A-L (Armed-Robotic-Vehicle-Assault-Light)

The ARV-A-L MULE Vehicle (ARV-A-L) (XM1219) would have featured an integrated weapons and reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) package to support the dismounted infantry’s efforts to locate and destroy enemy platforms and positions. The ARV-A-L would have supported both anti-tank and anti-personnel weapons platforms that will be remotely operated by network linked Soldiers.

XM1217 Transport

The XM1217 was canceled in December 2009 along with the XM1218. It would have been able to haul 1,900 to 2,400 pounds of equipment.

[h1]Mobility:[/h1]

• Transportable inside a C-130 Hercules and CH-47 Chinook.

• Transportable, slung under a UH-60 Black Hawk.

• Climb more than a 1 meter (3 ft. 3 in) step.

• Cross a 1 meter (3 ft. 3 in) gap.

• Traverse side slopes of 40 percent.

• Ford water obstacles over 0.5 meters (1 ft. 8 in).

• Cross obstacles as high as 0.5 meters (1 ft. 8 in).

Source Information

Added 52 minutes later:

The descriptions and variants posted above are of the actual robotic vehicles themselves, and what I am trying to portray in-game. Keep in mind that the compared to real life the game is some what limiting on how this vehicle operates, so I intend on trying my best to get the robotic vehicles to it's fullest potential. I have created 2 variants of the robotic vehicles thus far, the XM1219 ARV-A-L and XM1217 Transport as seen above, I'm currently working on the third variant XM1218 Countermine.

I have little to no knowledge in texture work, and what you may consider a basic level of 3d modeling. It has taken me 2 years of work in getting the MULE to where it is now.

Future Plans:

1.) Creating the XM1218 Countermine variant

2.) Convert the Remote Control script into a module (Like the UAV/ULB modules already in-game)

3.) Update the Config.cpp to better suit both XM1217 Transport and XM1218 Countermine variants. (As of right now the XM1217 Transport is inheriting the XM1219 ARV-A-L. Which has granted the XM1217 Transport the ability to fire, and that isn't at all what is intended.)

4.) UV Mapping and Texture Work, once completed with the modeling portion. (Currently NodUnit has agreed to help me with the UV Mapping and sorting out inaccuracies.)

5.) Attempt to continue work on a couple of new features "Follow Operator Mode" and "Attach Ruck"

Website: http://innovationstudios.blogspot.com

Forum: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?130964-Pegasus-Team-101-MULE-WIP

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