Programmable Probes

[Clockwork13]

There should be a way to be able to 'program' space probes to be able to collect science and transmit data on their own. I don't really know what a good and simple enough way to implement this would be, but I think it's improve gameplay by a lot. What are your thoughts?

[Piatzin]

It would definitely be cool, yeah. But a lot of people take pleasure in ordering around probes, so automating everything might leech the fun for some players...

I do feel like probes should have a few additional functions though. We could even add a new type of kerbal ('programmer,' or 'computer scientist') who would be able to edit the functions/what the probe does when left alone.

Good idea.

[Clockwork13]

9 hours ago, Earthlinger said:

It would definitely be cool, yeah. But a lot of people take pleasure in ordering around probes, so automating everything might leech the fun for some players...

I do feel like probes should have a few additional functions though. We could even add a new type of kerbal ('programmer,' or 'computer scientist') who would be able to edit the functions/what the probe does when left alone.

Good idea.

I'm not saying we'd be forced to program probes, but it'd be an option for the players who would rather do that.

[HerrCrazi]

You can maybe use the amazing k-OS mod ?

KOS adds the ability to write your own programs and run them on an on-vessel ingame emulated computer. You can write your own autopilot, or use it to perform any action like collecting science on your scientific probes. The vessel needs to be physically loaded for programs to run on it, but anyway you can automatize the way you gather your science.

[FleshJeb]

I prefer kRPC to KOS:

 

 

[NSEP]

I like to manage my probes, but a little bit of coding to educate us all is not a bad idea. I support this.