Space Engineers - How to Build Walkers Episode 2 

Its been 1 year man, we need you.

I'll never stop waiting

This guy is the most underrated gamer on the planet

Most people who play this game are just playing "Ship builders", but BlackArmor is one of the few who actually play "Space Engineers"

Wheres episode 3? This guy is pretty great at details and teaching procedures, love your work

While watching your video on walker setup in Space Engineers, you somehow also taught me the basics of animation that I've spent years trying to grasp. This is not only a great tutorial on SE design, but an incredible lesson on the basics of walk cycle design. I'm going to be on the lookout for more of your videos just due to the sheer talent you have with explaining an incredibly complicated subject in such a concise and relatable manner.

I've been trying to design an IRL hexapod and i realised that the design concepts are actually really helpful for physical, real world design with added challenge, as using the guidance aids that IRL bots would have, is computationally expensive, manually controlling mechs helps you get a feel for what you're actually building and how it would walk if you're controlling it with raw input and very basic timing; SE is actually a really good simulator for these!

Sir you are one of the best technical builders on SE, and have some of my favorite videos. I just want you to know that no matter how few or many views/subs you have your work is greatly appreciated!

Im less then 5 mins in, and I got to say the amount of work that goes into every detail of this design process is breathtaking! This type of presentation should be used more often. Edit: and just finished the video, and yup, this shit is the goat on the subject matter.

Two years... we will never stop waiting.

I've been wanting to build a mech forever and i finally managed to thanks to these tutorials , fantastic work.

it's been 4 months and im gonna die if this 3rd episode doesn't arrive, i hope everything is okay with you armor, hope to see another video from you man :) keep safe bro

Father algorithm showed me this.. And I love it! There seems to be no 3&4 episodes yet. Hope they come one day..

Studied animation and walk cycles a few years back, and never truly internalized it, but this video just made me realize a few things. Man, I thought I was watching a game, instead I was schooled. Have a sub.

Editing and transitions were top notch, not to mention the incredibly crucial information provided in this video.

Cant wait for the next episode! I've been able to make sweeping leg walkers for awhile but not in line ones. The Red and Blue colors definitely helped.

Just starting out. Thank you so much for your videos they've helped me understand what actually i need to do. Cant wait for your safe arrival home!

I need to learn mech making. Mechs are the coolest thing I like playing with in that game.

Yay more mechs I'm going to spend the next few days making them

This is blowing my mind and I am learning more than just "how to make a mech" the possibilities of this game are near endless and this has inspired me to think bigger knowing do what you can do in this game.

When you bless us with your returnal, perhaps space engineers 2 will be out and we can get even better walkers. I don't know for how long deployments last, but I'm guessing it is not less than 2 years. Stay strong my guy.

No need to apologize when the tutorials quality and information are this exceptional! My leg rotations are based off of RPMs matching well with degrees per second within timing instead of just forward and rear parameters, so, Seeing other work arounds within in a leg structures build is nice. Can't wait for the next one, idk if you will touch back on balancing adjustments but learning some timing sequences will be the next big help. Any of your tutorials will be worth the wait with this quality and effort

honestly dont know who else knows exactly how to explain this for me, anxiously waiting on ep 3 and 4, this gave me hope and inspiration for my first and current mech project being, a Warhound titan from Warhammer 40K, so far have the main part of the torso (body, head and arms/guns) just needed to watch these to understand how the hell legs work lol, and so far its helping tons

I stopped 'playing' SE a few weeks ago because i just got bored with the lack of goals. I say that to highlight how impressed and awed i am with the amount of time and effort put into the builds on display. Stunning effort.

Loving seeing you back in full swing can't wait for episode 3+4

I'm pretty new to SE, joined up with the Playstation release, and I've been interested in the game's mechanical side, despite Clang's curses. Even if I could've figured this process out on my own, it's better this way where I can watch someone with experience walk through the process, so I'm happy to watch this series. I think the red/blue parts distinction is extremely helpful, and thank you so much for putting this together! I've been inspired by some of the enemy designs in Generation Zero (despite that game's other shortcomings), particularly the Russian's "Wolf" unit. It's a quadruped sporting one hip and one knee joint, with tank treads along the underside of the forelimbs. Thanks to this, the Wolf rides low to the ground using the treads when on patrol, with its legs folded and giving opponents the impression that it's basically an APC with mortar pods and a few deployable gyro robots. Then, when sufficiently threatened, the Wolf stands up on all fours, revealing a minigun in addition to its true form. In the previous tutorial, you mentioned using wheels' impact resistance to combat Clang's cruelty. Just think though: a quad-walker/rover hybrid!? I don't even care if that's the best ground vehicle for any given job, it sounds cool as hell and I want to build one, maybe even build a drone variant that automatically switches to quad mode when it's under attack.

Ohh noooo, the video was so detailed and well presented it took to long. Now we have to watch another two excellent tutorial videos.... What tragedy! (In case anyone missed it, this statement is satirical. Keep up the great work BlackArmor)

Very good information. Looking forward to the 3rd installment. Always had an interest in mechs.

Following along like the fledgling engineer I am. Wanted a 6 leg sweeper, but this video is showing me I need to start with 4 legs. I'm looking forward to the timer block portion!

These mechs are frickin awesome

Great series so far!

these videos are amazing! thank you for being such a positive influence in the community! looking forward to the next video.

Absolutely great explanation.

Keep up the good work on teaching us! Really appreciate the breakdowns on each video. Please take your time!

awesome content, love your factory areas and surroundings!

Cant wait for the third part. I couldnt wait and figured alot out my self but would still be nice to see how you do it.

Been waiting for this upload. Thanks for all of this help. I’m brand new to SE and have been building some ships for a fleet and wanted to give it ground deployment. You’ve been one of the most helpful people, posting these great videos with nothing back asked. I’ve subscribed and hope to continue watching these impressive videos ♥️

This almost makes me not want Keen to someday implement prefab legs with variable sliders for joints, stride lengths, etc that would take out the guesswork. Amazingly creative and informative.

Brilliant videos BlackArmor! So much hard work! Thank you!

This is so helpful as Mechs are a thing I really wanted to understand and incorporate to space engineers to my world, this is so helpful I can finally build the things I need. Thank you.

I'm also loving these BA, I've made my own little utility mech with your info from just the world save you made forever ago! This is nice though to be able to see the whole process done!

Very impressive, great work!

When You start following a tutorial to find you can only do half of it. Cant wait for the next Episode. Keep up the good work

I got into this game recently and I’ve always loved mechs so I was so happy when I found your videos! I CANNOT WAIT FOR PT 3 AND PT 4. You are a truly awesome person. 👍

Ok, I know your whole thing is mechs but hear me out, this could be a fun thing. Basically, its a ship design. But, the whole thing is designed in several seperate segments that all connect together into a single crafted. This would be most likely be accomplished with a merge block and advanced rotor (merge block to make it a single craft, advanced rotor to connect the conveyor system). The ship would come apart as the following segments: The engine(s), the cockpit, the wings, and the weapon systems if there are any. The reason for doing this in the first place would simply be to make repairs easier. Like, instead of having to grind away an entire chunk of the ship just to repair a few reactors that got damaged and then having to build it all back up, you could instead just disconnect the right wing segment or pull out the cockpit and boom, there's the damaged part. Then you just slot em back into place afterward and your done. This system could also allow for high modularity too, making it easy to swap out hydrogen engines for atmospheric or even ion engines. Or swapping out the guns for missiles or Cannons, and swapping out light armor wings for heavy armor wings. Plus, it doesn't even need to just be a ship, it could be a rover, a mech, a drone, hell it could even be a base! Idk tho, I'm just rambling now haha 😅. But hey, if you like it try it out, who knows, might work.

im deffintly gonna use these videos once all three are out. ive watch 1 and 2 but im gonna watch them again along side the third so i dont forget

One of the best video on Space Engineer technique EVER. Congrats

production quality is insane!

this has helped me to understand alot on mech building man . thanks alot. also is part 3 on the way soon

Thanks for opening my eye's alot, Now I get a grip at what to do, when making a mech, I have a few designs in mind...

This was tremendous. Thank you. I thought scripts were a pre-req, like even if I got it figured out, it wouldn't work well. This not only show you how to build, it simplifies the thought process as to what each part is doing.

Can't wait for episode 3 ! This helps so much ! Thank you

Excellent video just like part 1 I look forward to seeing episode 3

Anyone else click Like at the start of BlackArmor vids because they know it's gonna be good anyway?

Keep up this amazing work!

It's a bit funny that i saw this video pop up only after my comment on the first episode, but I'll stay with what i said :) again Keep up the good work!

Some day...the sky will flame as a sign: the 3rd episode will come. P.S. Your vidio editing is awasome. You are really amazing at building and teaching it! Keep doing, will wait as long as needed to see more of your stuff! P.S.S. English is my second language so sorry for errors if they are in the comment.

Thank you for the second vid

:( really was hopping for the other episodes, that is a insane good job right there

Wanted to let you know that I didn’t even know mechs were possible in space engineers and you have opened my eyes, would love to see a part 3 and 4 soon if you have the time, really curious about how to set up the timers and scripts, not sure how to do it, thanks for all the great content, just found your channel and can’t watch anything else

This is amazing. This series deserves sooooo much more attention. Lol i need a part 3

Here’s an idea. Do a live stream or two, where you build one large walker while incorporating live feedback and suggestions from the viewer. Where the mech is designed mostly by you and your loyal viewers!

Dude... your awesome, I wanna make a urbie in space engineers now when I can't even figure out merge blocks and rotors.

This series has made me build my first Walker, it is slow and primitive, but it works, I’m calling it the Beetle Rocket Artillery.

thanks for the video's on building walker in SE will wait for the 3 video also thank you for your service and sacrifice stay safe

Thank u Master Walker for the tutorials

YEEEEESSSSSS!!!! The GOAT dropped another one!!!

Thanks for the series, lots of information! For those on PC willing to use a mod, I highly suggest Build Vision. It allows you to tweak all the values and name of components from outside the ship, just by looking at the part. It's super helpful for complex builds and I can't play without it now lol

AWESOME THANKS FOR THIS I JUST HAPPEN TO LOOK HOW TO LEVEL UP MY PLAYING EXPERIENCE IN SE!!! THANK YOU!

Part 3 please, I love your tutorials and presentation it is very good

Would you consider a nomad survival series? Turning the initial pod into a walker, and slowly building a full size mobile base

Can't wait for part 3!!!!!

You are the best engineers bro

very cool, I want to continue

Ahah i've just gotten up to the stage of my mech design where I need that timer section BA. I neeeeeeeeed part 3 :)

Absolutely love this but its a shame i cant find any other tutorials that explain it like you so im just going to hold out until you post or i figure it out but in other words im so glad i found your content and wish you luck

Thank you

I would higly recommend using Build Vision, it's much easier to set rotors and pistons. Great video by the way

Why the HELL are the views so low?! Such a good tutorial!

Oh no episode 3, I guess I'll try figure it on my own, those videos were quite educational.

speaking of the upcoming Timers ! i realy wish times had tools/functions , of sequential, wait, loop and goto tab

Um sp happy you mad this thank you for taking time out of you day for this video

Found this in my recommended and now I'm building a mech lol

Can't wait for part 3, have a warlord titan just ready to come to life.

You sir are a god

Where have you gone? Also, amazing tutorial.

Sick

i havent watched the first part nordo i own space engineers but im already here so i might as well keep watching the video

I wonder if adding hip twist and tilt could further enhance walk cycles and lead to better walking or running. It's likely an absolute beast to do though.

its funny . i finnally gotten a pc so when the game goes on sale i can check out your world finally

U are the best man!!!

That feeling when your legs finally move all perfectly synced like you want, and somehow nothing exploded in the process, is a good feeling.

The god emperor has blessed us with a sequel

My favorite thing to do with things that have sub grids, is to make them have an obvious power source to blow up and watch fall apart (or ragdoll)

i think a really cool mech design would be a strandbeest. i have a computer now so i might try and get the game when its on sale and read your world someday

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You should try and recreate the wolverine out of the command and conquer franchise that would be so cool

would love to see something like a Warlod Titan from Warhammer 40K made by u

Love the vid! Did the base with the laser core ever get finished by any chance?

Fantastic videos. Did we ever get a part 3 and 4?