why is this script not moving my ufo?

following a tutorial to move a ufo sprite
been at it for two hours no joy!!!

does this script look alright?
also i have the script attached to my ufo sprite...just nothing

Code (CSharp):

1. using System.Collections;
2. using System.Collections.Generic;
3. using UnityEngine;
4.  
5. public class UfoControl : MonoBehaviour
6. {
7.  
8.     public float speed;
9.  
10.     private Rigidbody2D rb;
11.     private Vector2 moveVelocity;
12.  
13.     void start ()
14.     {
15.         rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
16.     }
17.  
18.     void update ()
19.     {
20.         Vector2 moveInput = new Vector2(Input.GetAxis("Horizontal"), Input.GetAxis("Vertical"));
21.         moveVelocity = moveInput.normalized * speed;
22.     }
23.  
24.     void FixedUpdate ()
25.     {
26.         rb.MovePosition(rb.position + moveVelocity * Time.fixedDeltaTime);
27.     }

 

Is your speed value set to 0 in the inspector?

 

no its 10 does the script look good?

 

Are you getting any errors or warnings?

 

no errors or warnings

i had it working with a previous script...moved that script to another directory
and was working on a script from another tutorial (which i couldnt get going)
then i reapplied my working script...nothing
even created a new scene setup sprite from scratch attached my script (original one that was working) what i posted was the newer script i couldnt get working
nothing...

have checked speed is on 10 (that always caught me out,used to checking this now)
i dont know,its strange

 

Start Update

 

Genius.

 

sorry not really with you...can you please elaborate

 

Sorry,

write Start and Update with big letters at beginn.

 

You are a genius my man thanks!!! such a stupid mistake i know c# java are case sensitive dammit!!!

is there a way to stop it quicker when you take your finger off the key as its going on a bit before stopping

hey thanks again

 

Have you tried adjusting your speed to a slower setting? Possibly reduce the drag in your inspector on you player's rigidbody physics component. Use more gravity? Less mass, more mass? Best way to learn is to play around. Don't be afraid of breaking it lol

and don't worry about making mistakes. That's going to happen until you learn the syntax.

 

This is probably caused by your usage of

Input.GetAxis

GetAxis gets smoothed, and therefore takes a while to get to 1/-1 or 0 again.
If you want your Inputs to be used "directly" and just switch between 1, -1 and 0 immediately use GetAxisRaw

 

hey thanks guys...after rewriting the script the ufo is moving like it should
i even have the barriers setup so it cant fly off the screen

you guys are great really thanks appreciate it a lot!!!