Waterproof Sliding Door

[XLjedi]

I'd like to build a custom watertight cargo cover that slides.

But is it possible?


Edit: this is the one I ended up building at the end of the thread
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2137633747

[izmebee]

Sure is. Just slap a controller to "seal" your door. I forget its proper name but there is one and it has a great sound

[XLjedi]

Awesome, I will hunt for it!

...appreciate the affirmation.

[XLjedi]

Could someone throw me a clue on the controller please, I'm not immediately finding it. I have searched youtube and steam on the topic and not finding a single example or tutorial.

Doh... there it is: "Door Frame Controller"

I guess the name was too obvious for me.

[XLjedi]

Originally posted by izmebee:

Sure is. Just slap a controller to "seal" your door. I forget its proper name but there is one and it has a great sound

Actually, I'm not seeing how I could make a sliding door with this? It would seem the sliding rail track would have to break the door frame pieces? What am I missing?

[izmebee]

My sliding doors push out or in from the frame and then slide. I do not think you can make a sliding door flush.

[XLjedi]

Originally posted by izmebee:

My sliding doors push out or in from the frame and then slide. I do not think you can make a sliding door flush.

Gravity creates a problem when trying to create a large sliding cargo door for the top of a ship.

[izmebee]

hmm structure for a horizontal door. Never done it. Now Im intrigued

Sag is real

[XLjedi]

Originally posted by izmebee:

hmm structure for a horizontal door. Never done it. Now Im intrigued

Sag is real

Well, now at least I understand the engineering that lies ahead.

[XLjedi]

If an outward facing corner piece existed it would be rather elementary.

Basically, I just need a corner that faces out similar to what they use on the Dock doors. ...and for context, it's for the top of a submarine, so has to be watertight.

[izmebee]

Actually its doable. But it will make for one ugly deck. I dont mind ugly because sometimes its more functional than pretty.

[XLjedi]

Originally posted by izmebee:

Actually its doable. But it will make for one ugly deck. I dont mind ugly because sometimes its more functional than pretty.

Finding an elegant solution is where the fun lies...

And I think I have an idea!

[XLjedi]

And here it is... not too bad for a few hours work!
Considering I didn't even know if it could be done 5 hours ago.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2137633747

[izmebee]

Nicely done. Love what peoples brains come up with to solve a problem.

also it has a pretty factor much higher than I would have done!!

[XLjedi]

Thanks, I have a couple more ideas but very happy with this one so far.