topic Re: How do I set up a rotation controller? in Maya Animation and Rigging Forum

How do I set up a rotation controller?

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:49:27 GMT

Maybe I'm looking for the wrong thing (at least by name) but I've seen them before where a controller allows the rotation of a specific part such as a knee but I can't find anything on how to do it.

So my problem (see attached) is that I want to set up a controller so I can rotate the back of the wing but can't figure out how. Is it as simple as adding more joints to the back of the wing or is there a better way?

Re: How do I set up a rotation controller?

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:21:49 GMT

Hey there, not 100% sure... but I feel what you're looking for is as simple as an Inverse kinematic function?

An IK is what you need to add and it'll create a locator, connect the controller to drive that locator and you're set. You will also need a controller at a good distance from the "elbow" and connect that controller to the IK locator you made and make a pole vector constraint!

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Re: How do I set up a rotation controller?

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:06:37 GMT

Thanks for the response, I'll try this out and let you know how it goes.

Re: How do I set up a rotation controller?

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:38:54 GMT

Thanks, that also allowed me to set up a knee bend when I lifted the leg which I didn't have prior.