KSC Archives: Journey to the stars

[Angelo Kerman]

2 minutes ago, MacLuky said:

I think what would be preferred is to calculate the com based on the angles of the beams, so that when folded the com is where it should be and stretched too. But no worries, it’s a game

Unfortunately that’s a bit more involved. An alternative is my More Servos mod which uses Breaking Ground robotics. BG robotics joints are wet noodles and you need to reduce the movement speeds down to minimum as well as lock the joints in order to get a more stable arm. But it does adequately settle the issue with CoM..

[MacLuky]

104. Newsflash: Explorer 08 retasked

KSC decided to retask Explorer 08, after an initial swing by Laythe it was supposed to map Tylo, but in light of recent discoveries it is sent on a fly bye of the wormhole.

[KerballingSmasher]

WOO-HOO-HOOOOOO

 

That. IS. AWESOME!

[Angelo Kerman]

*Tries to nudge Explorer 08 into the wormhole...*

[MacLuky]

I tried, but Explorer 08 didn't have the delta-v to get into orbit, so a flyby at best. As I understood you need to be orbit for this to work. KSC will just need to increase their efforts ...

[MacLuky]

105. Popsicles and Duna Riders

Finally the fleet leaves for Duna, with a last minute change of command. KSC wished they could do the same for Jool.

[MacLuky]

Next chapter: 106. The Shadowmage

It appears the Kerbin Navy was running a secret side project...

[MacLuky]

107. The Flapjack

More saucery and a new SSTO

[Space Nerd]

On 5/3/2020 at 2:33 AM, MacLuky said:

105. Popsicles and Duna Riders

Finally the fleet leaves for Duna, with a last minute change of command. KSC wished they could do the same for Jool.

I think the link is broken, could you fix it?

[Angelo Kerman]

Nice to see the Flapjack getting good use. I'm as eager as Jeb to see what's in store next. It looks like the KSC Alien Technology department is making good progress!

[MacLuky]

21 hours ago, Space Nerd said:

I think the link is broken, could you fix it?

Thanks, I think I messed somthing up: https://kscarchives.wordpress.com/2020/05/02/popsicles-and-duna-riders/

 

13 hours ago, Angel-125 said:

Nice to see the Flapjack getting good use. I'm as eager as Jeb to see what's in store next. It looks like the KSC Alien Technology department is making good progress!

Indeed they are, now they just need to get a proper engine running.

108. The Gravitic Engine

And this time I actually checked the link ;-) thanks for that pointer

 

[Angelo Kerman]

Neat test flight! Gives me an idea for a Mk3 gravitic engine part..

[MacLuky]

The episode you knew that would come: 109. Flight of the Phoenix

[Angelo Kerman]

I wonder how long it'll take until the scientists and engineers realize that they could move the entire UKSS with just that one engine and enough gravitic displacement generators to move the mass...

[MacLuky]

Yeah I saw @JadeOfMaar lifting an insane amount. so far the are about to discover hover mode :-)

[MacLuky]

Two chapters today:

110. The great machine

 

111. The United Fleet of Kerbin

Edited May 8, 2020 by MacLuky

[Angelo Kerman]

Totally love the blueprints.

[KerballingSmasher]

The Manley and the Linux, huh? Do I detect REFERENCES?

[MacLuky]

14 hours ago, Kerballing (Got Dunked On) said:

The Manley and the Linux, huh? Do I detect REFERENCES?

Yes, once they started landing on the Mun I switched to honouring those that had an influence on my KSP experience. Let's see if you can spot all of them ;-)

Anyway, here is chapter 112. Arrival at Duna 

On 5/9/2020 at 2:29 AM, Angel-125 said:

Totally love the blueprints.

Thanks, they take quite some time to make, but it allows me to explain a bit more of my thinking. Still puzzling how and when I can bring the Excalibur in the story, but I'll think of something. 

And I need something in the middle, but there is a prototype on my drive for that......

[Angelo Kerman]

9 hours ago, MacLuky said:

Yes, once they started landing on the Mun I switched to honouring those that had an influence on my KSP experience. Let's see if you can spot all of them ;-)

Anyway, here is chapter 112. Arrival at Duna 

Thanks, they take quite some time to make, but it allows me to explain a bit more of my thinking. Still puzzling how and when I can bring the Excalibur in the story, but I'll think of something. 

And I need something in the middle, but there is a prototype on my drive for that......

Well, Excalibur needs a lot more work before she's ready for prime time. Once I get the Mk-33 done though...

[MacLuky]

I saw the repo, but not the thread. Looking forward to that one. Where can I see some wip pictures?

[Angelo Kerman]

55 minutes ago, MacLuky said:

I saw the repo, but not the thread. Looking forward to that one. Where can I see some wip pictures?

I currently don't have a thread while I build up the part set. I generally post in What Did You Do In KSP Today. But here are a couple, these are the very latest:

[MacLuky]

Wauw, thats quite the beast. I am running on too many mods as it is, but this is a beauty, I may just try it ;-)

[MacLuky]

113. A mid-air repair

In which Sampond managed to fix a craft while falling through the atmosphere of Duna.

Edited May 11, 2020 by MacLuky

[MacLuky]

Setteling in with Chapter 114. Polishing Cobalt