[email removed] writes:
> TML nightly Mon Jan 13 20:32:40 PST 1992 Volume 31 : Issue 18
>
> One last thing I would like to see in Traveller 3. Some rules for the
> construction of micro-electronics. As is, it is impossible to build
> any really small neato devices.
>
> It is impossible to build a robot that is under 1 liter in displacement.
> (whataDRAG!) Now the only way to get something neat and small is to have
> the ref just guess how much it would cost. Some official guidelines
> would really help a LOT!
>
> Even if it is just a basic rule.
> Like: For every time the devices volume is divided by 2, the cost is
> multiplied by 4.
>
> Thus a device that originally takes up 8 liters and cost 1000 cr
> would cost:
> 4000Cr if built at 4 liters,
> 16000Cr if built at 2 liters
> etc. etc.
>
> What do you guys think?
>
> Scott Kellogg
I Had a similar problem creating fuel cell stats for a powered armor
design system. I needed fuel cells much small than those listed in the
rules. I solve it by putting the existing stats into a linear regression
utility and then deriving an equation for the values.
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