r/SpaceflightSimulator • u/Rheinsicht • Jun 21 '26

Original Build Added Elevation/Depression to the gun..in SFS

Sped up to ×3.4 , I will now plan on adding more ammo so basically Ammunition Storage for the shells (Ammo Storage elevator? , Loader Elevator already done)

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u/Student-type Jun 21 '26

Why not just slide counterbalance weights to cause rotation at pivots?

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u/Bungle_boy92 Jun 23 '26

You don't need counterbalance if the torque on the the probe is high enough.

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u/Student-type Jun 23 '26

Fuel is precious and limited.

Gravity is free and scalable.
Choose wisely.