Independent Track Control System

This standalone script adds separate left and right track controls to compatible tracked machines. You can travel straight, make gradual turns, or counter-rotate the tracks for tight pivoting. No changes to individual vehicle files are required.

Installation

1. Copy the ZIP archive into your mods folder and leave it packed.
2. Enable the script when loading a save game.
3. Buy or customize a compatible machine with the Isolated Tracks: On option. This option is enabled by default.
4. Enter the machine, start the engine, and use the independent track controls.

While isolation is enabled, the track controls override normal forward, reverse, and steering inputs. Disable isolation to return to the machine's standard driving controls.

Default keyboard controls

Move both tracks in the same direction to travel straight, control one track to turn, or move the tracks in opposite directions to pivot.

Custom controls

Open Settings → Controls and look for the Independent Track Control System actions for the left and right tracks. Custom keyboard bindings and analog inputs are supported for recognized game controllers and joysticks.

Machine tuning

While controlling the machine, open the Independent Track Control System tab directly after Devices. Choose a preset—Balanced, Precision Excavation, Field Travel, or Soft Ground—or adjust these settings individually:

• Braking strength: How strongly moving tracks brake.
• Holding brake: How strongly a stationary track resists rolling.
• Acceleration response: How quickly the tracks react to your inputs.
• Pivot speed: The target speed for counter-rotation.
• Traction: How strongly the tracks resist sliding sideways.

Settings are saved separately for each machine and restored when the save is loaded. Actual movement depends on the machine, terrain, grip, and load.

Compatibility

This script is designed for compatible full-track machines using the standard wheel and crawler systems. Custom controllers, articulated machines, and mixed wheel-and-track layouts may require additional support. In multiplayer, the server and all players must install the same version of the script.