{"slug":"roblox-physics-2","title":"roblox-physics","summary":"Build or debug Roblox vehicles, mechanisms, and moving objects. Use for assemblies, mechanical or mover constraints, network ownership, collision filtering, and simulation performance.","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-18T17:23:57.297073Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/nonlooped/roblox-suite","stars":22,"forks":0,"license":"MIT","updatedAt":"2026-10-17T23:48:49Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: roblox-physics\ndescription: \"Build or debug Roblox vehicles, mechanisms, and moving objects. Use for assemblies, mechanical or mover constraints, network ownership, collision filtering, and simulation performance.\"\nlast_reviewed: 2026-06-17</h2>\n<h1>roblox-physics</h1>\n<p><strong>Official sources:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/assemblies\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/assemblies</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/mechanical-constraints\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/mechanical-constraints</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/mover-constraints\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/mover-constraints</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/network-ownership\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/network-ownership</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/sleep-system\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/sleep-system</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/adaptive-timestepping\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/adaptive-timestepping</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/units\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/physics/units</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://create.roblox.com/docs/workspace/collisions\">https://create.roblox.com/docs/workspace/collisions</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Use mechanical constraints to connect parts and mover constraints to apply forces or velocity targets. For older code, use the BodyMover migration table below.</p>\n<h2>Core concepts</h2>\n<h3>Assemblies</h3>\n<p>An <strong>assembly</strong> is one or more parts connected by rigid welds or movable joints, simulated as a single rigid body.</p>\n<p>Key <code>BasePart</code> properties (same for any part in the assembly):</p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>AssemblyLinearVelocity</code> / <code>AssemblyAngularVelocity</code>: prefer constraints or <code>ApplyImpulse</code> over direct assignment for realistic motion.</li>\n<li><code>AssemblyCenterOfMass</code>: force here produces pure linear acceleration.</li>\n<li><code>AssemblyMass</code>: sum of all part masses; infinite if any part is anchored.</li>\n<li><code>AssemblyRootPart</code>: automatically chosen root for replication and network ownership.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Root-part priority: anchored &gt; non-massless &gt; higher <code>RootPriority</code> &gt; size/name heuristics.</p>\n<h3>Anchoring</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anchoring one part in an assembly makes it the root; the rest are implicitly anchored.</li>\n<li>Anchoring multiple parts in the same assembly <strong>splits</strong> it.</li>\n<li>To anchor an entire assembly, only anchor the root part.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Collision filtering</h3>\n<p>Use collision groups (<code>Workspace:RegisterCollisionGroup</code> (inherited from <code>WorldRoot</code>), <code>BasePart.CollisionGroup</code>) or <code>NoCollisionConstraint</code> for part-to-part filtering. <code>CanCollide</code>, <code>CanTouch</code>, and <code>CanQuery</code> control different behaviors; see <a href=\"references/collisions-and-filtering.md\">references/collisions-and-filtering.md</a>.</p>\n<h2>Mechanical constraints</h2>\n<p>All mechanical constraints connect one or two <code>Attachment</code>s (or <code>Bone</code>s), except <code>WeldConstraint</code> and <code>NoCollisionConstraint</code> which use <code>Part0</code>/<code>Part1</code>.</p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Constraint</th>\n<th>Use case</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>WeldConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Rigidly lock two parts together, same relative transform</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>RigidConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Same as WeldConstraint but attachment-based, supports bones</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>HingeConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Doors, levers, rotating parts; motor/servo optional</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>PrismaticConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Sliding doors, elevators, pistons</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>CylindricalConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Slides + rotates, like hydraulic rams or landing gear</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>SpringConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Springs, shocks, suspension</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>TorsionSpringConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Rotational springs</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BallSocketConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Shoulders, ball joints</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>UniversalConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Drive shafts, constant-velocity joints</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>RopeConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Cables, winches, maximum length</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>RodConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Fixed separation distance</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>PlaneConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Constrain motion to a plane</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>NoCollisionConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Disable collisions between two specific parts</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>See <a href=\"references/mechanical-constraints.md\">references/mechanical-constraints.md</a> for creation, orientation, motor/servo tuning, and limits.</p>\n<h2>Mover constraints</h2>\n<p>Modern replacements for deprecated <code>BodyMover</code>s:</p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Legacy</th>\n<th>Modern</th>\n<th>Use case</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BodyPosition</code></td>\n<td><code>AlignPosition</code></td>\n<td>Move attachment to a position or another attachment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BodyGyro</code></td>\n<td><code>AlignOrientation</code></td>\n<td>Align orientation; <code>LookAtPosition</code> for tracking</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BodyVelocity</code></td>\n<td><code>LinearVelocity</code></td>\n<td>Maintain constant velocity along vector/line/plane</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BodyAngularVelocity</code></td>\n<td><code>AngularVelocity</code></td>\n<td>Maintain constant angular velocity</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>BodyForce</code>/<code>BodyThrust</code></td>\n<td><code>VectorForce</code></td>\n<td>Apply constant force</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>RocketPropulsion</code></td>\n<td><code>LineForce</code> + <code>AlignOrientation</code></td>\n<td>Follow + face target</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>-</td>\n<td><code>Torque</code></td>\n<td>Apply constant torque</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>-</td>\n<td><code>LineForce</code></td>\n<td>Force along line between two attachments</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>-</td>\n<td><code>AnimationConstraint</code></td>\n<td>Constraint driven by animation/transform</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>See <a href=\"references/mover-constraints.md\">references/mover-constraints.md</a> for force modes (<code>Magnitude</code> vs <code>PerAxis</code>), relativity frames, rigidity, and reaction forces.</p>\n<h2>Network ownership</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The server owns anchored parts.</li>\n<li>Unanchored parts near a player character are automatically owned by that client.</li>\n<li>Set ownership explicitly with <code>BasePart:SetNetworkOwner(player)</code> (server only). Reset with <code>SetNetworkOwnershipAuto()</code>.</li>\n<li>Assign vehicle/driver ownership carefully: the first seated player may own the whole assembly otherwise.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Security:</strong> clients can exploit owned parts (teleport, fake collisions). Validate gameplay-critical events server-side. See <a href=\"references/network-ownership.md\">references/network-ownership.md</a>.</p>\n<h2>Sleep system</h2>\n<p>Assemblies stop simulating when still to save performance. They wake on collisions, property changes, impulses, or gravity/wind changes.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a slow mechanism falls asleep, increase motion or use actuated joints (motor/servo constraints) which get stricter sleep thresholds.</li>\n<li>Visualize sleep states with <strong>Awake parts</strong> in Studio's Visualization Options.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Physics stepping method</h2>\n<p>Workspace.PhysicsSteppingMethod:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fixed</strong> (default, 240 Hz): best general choice; use for racing, destruction, tanks, or when most parts already solve at 240 Hz.</li>\n<li><strong>Adaptive</strong>: assigns assemblies to 60/120/240 Hz islands for up to ~2.5× performance in suitable experiences.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Use the MicroProfiler to check island distribution.</p>\n<h2>Units quick reference</h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Roblox</th>\n<th>Metric</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1 stud</td>\n<td>28 cm</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 RMU</td>\n<td>21.952 kg</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>196.2 studs/s²</td>\n<td>default \"Classic\" gravity</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35 studs/s²</td>\n<td>\"Realistic\" gravity (≈ 9.8 m/s²)</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>See <a href=\"references/units-and-physical-properties.md\">references/units-and-physical-properties.md</a>.</p>\n<h2>Common mistakes</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Using deprecated <code>BodyMover</code>s instead of modern constraints.</li>\n<li>Setting <code>CFrame</code> every frame instead of using forces/constraints.</li>\n<li>Anchoring every part in an assembly (splits it and hurts performance).</li>\n<li>Ignoring network ownership on vehicles and then wondering why input lags.</li>\n<li>Trusting <code>Touched</code> events from client-owned parts for damage/authority.</li>\n<li>Letting actuated joints fall asleep prematurely.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Scripts</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><code>scripts/VehicleController.lua</code>: chassis setup with <code>HingeConstraint</code> steering and motor drive, with client ownership and server validation.</li>\n<li><code>scripts/DoorHinge.lua</code>: motorized/servo door with limits and state machine.</li>\n<li><code>scripts/PlatformMover.lua</code>: <code>AlignPosition</code> + <code>AlignOrientation</code> platform with configurable waypoints.</li>\n<li><code>scripts/Suspension.lua</code>: spring-damper suspension using <code>SpringConstraint</code>.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>How to proceed</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Decide if the object is a rigid mechanism (mechanical constraint) or force-driven (mover constraint).</li>\n<li>Plan assemblies, root parts, and anchoring strategy.</li>\n<li>Set network ownership for multiplayer responsiveness.</li>\n<li>Tune forces/velocities using units and physical properties.</li>\n<li>Profile with MicroProfiler and watch sleep/ownership visualizations.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<h2>Reference index</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"references/collisions-and-filtering.md\">collisions-and-filtering.md</a>: Configure collision groups, touch events, or spatial query filters.</li>\n<li><a href=\"references/mechanical-constraints.md\">mechanical-constraints.md</a>: Connect parts with hinges, springs, ropes, or other mechanical constraints.</li>\n<li><a href=\"references/mover-constraints.md\">mover-constraints.md</a>: Apply forces or velocity targets, or migrate BodyMover code.</li>\n<li><a href=\"references/network-ownership.md\">network-ownership.md</a>: Assign physics simulation to the server or a player and debug ownership.</li>\n<li><a href=\"references/units-and-physical-properties.md\">units-and-physical-properties.md</a>: Tune mass, density, friction, force, or simulation stepping.</li>\n</ul>\n\n","files":[{"path":"references/collisions-and-filtering.md","sizeBytes":2355,"isText":true},{"path":"references/mechanical-constraints.md","sizeBytes":4052,"isText":true},{"path":"references/mover-constraints.md","sizeBytes":3961,"isText":true},{"path":"references/network-ownership.md","sizeBytes":2668,"isText":true},{"path":"references/units-and-physical-properties.md","sizeBytes":1743,"isText":true},{"path":"scripts/DoorHinge.lua","sizeBytes":2172,"isText":false},{"path":"scripts/PlatformMover.lua","sizeBytes":4392,"isText":false},{"path":"scripts/Suspension.lua","sizeBytes":1345,"isText":false},{"path":"scripts/VehicleController.lua","sizeBytes":6137,"isText":false},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":7969,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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