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The Elephant Engine (NBEE)

A 75% 'Mammoth', consisting of 3 Vectors in a 3.75m base. Mode switching for Elephant-Plume effects! For Kerbal Space Program.

By zer0Kerbal, originally by Orvidius @NecroBones

adopted with express permission and brought to you by KerbSimpleCo

The Elephant Engine

This add-on adds one engine part

S3 KS-25x3 'Elephant' Liquid Fuel Engine

The Elephant Engine is effectively a 75% "Mammoth". It consists of three "Vectors" in a single 3.75m housing, for when a Mammoth is just overkill. As a side-bonus, mode switching in-flight will allow you to emit a plume of elephants, instead of fire. ;p

  • light on memory usage because it uses existing game textures and models

  • adds (optional) custom FX and SFX

  • Multi-Mode LFO Engine

  • S3 KS-25x3 "Elephant" Liquid Fuel Engine

    • TechRequired = veryHeavyRocketry
    • entryCost = 86250
    • cost = 29250
    • Physical Characteristics
      • bulkheadProfiles = srf, size1
      • mass = 18.5
      • maxTemp = 2000
      • crashTolerance = 22
      • breakingForce = 400
      • breakingTorque = 400
      • minThrust = 0
      • maxThrust = 3000
      • heatProduction = 192
      • ISP
        • sea level: 295
        • vacuum: 315
      • propellant: LiquidFuel + Oxidizer
    • Alternator: 9.0 EC/s
  • Gimbal

    • gimbalRange = 10.5
    • gimbalResponseSpeed = 8
  • ModuleTestSubject


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  • Discussions and news on this mod: See Discussions or KSP Forums
  • Changelog for more details of changes : See ChangeLog
  • Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues
  • GitHub Pages: See Pages

The Elephant Engine

Youtube video by Orvidius NecroBones

Merketing B-Roll


Localization

  • English English
  • your translation here

HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!


Installation Directions

Use CurseForge/OverWolf App (currently does not install dependencies)

CurseForge/OverWolf App

or CKAN

Dependencies

Supports

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How to get support

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Credits and Special Thanks

Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License provenance)

Current (1) - zer0Kerbal

Forum: Thread - Source: GitHub
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All bundled mods are distributed under their own licenses
All art assets (textures, models, animations, sounds) are distributed under their own licenses

Original (0) - Author: @Orvidius @NecroBones

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Elephant Engine Version
KSP version License
AVC .version files Pages

Version 0.2.99.0-adoption - <Adoption>

17 Dec 2021
Release for Kerbal Space Program [KSP 1.12.x]

DO A CLEAN INSTALL:
DELETE EXISTING INSTALLATION THEN RE-INSTALL

Download from CurseForge

Adoption by @zer0Kerbal

  • update pass
  • automation pass
  • organizational structure pass

 

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Localization

  • Create
  • Localization/
    • <en-us.cfg>
    • [readme.md] v2.1.1.0
    • [quickstart] v1.0.1.0
  • updates #12 - Localization - Master
  • closes #13 - Localization - English (United States)] <en-us.cfg>

Documentation

  • change Changelog.cfg --> changelog.md
  • update release version

Status

  • Issues
    • closes #3 - Repo
    • closes #4 - Adoption
    • closes #5 - Social
    • closes #6 - Release
    • closes #7 - PreRelease
    • closes #8 - Legal MumboJumbo
    • closes #9 - Update documentation
    • closes #10 - Release
    • closes #11 - Social
  • Pull Requests
    • #29 - 0.2.9.9 adoption
    • #30 - Update and rename ElephantEngine-README.txt to readme.md - contributed by zer0Kerbal

 


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  • Changelog Summary for more details of changes : See ChangeLog
  • Discussions and news on this mod : See Discussions or KSP Forums
  • Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues
  • GitHub Pages : See Pages

Localization

  • English English
  • your translation here

HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!

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How to get support

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6 hours ago, urturino said:

Great idea, but why is it more heavier of a Mammoth?

 

I mean, if it's heavier, why should I use this instead of limiting the mammoth's thrust to 75% and using that with an higher TWR?

@urturino excellent observation and point. +1 :rep:

https://github.com/zer0Kerbal/ElephantEngine/issues/41

Elephant vs stock engines

Spoiler
name thrust (0/1) isp weight size gimbal GRS MultiMode Alt
Stock ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
48-7S "Spark" 20 320/265 0.13 6.25m 10% no no
LV-T30 "Reliant" 240 310/265 1.25 1.25m - - no 7
LV-T45 "Swivel" 215 320/250 1.5 1.25m - no 6
S3 KS-25 "Vector" 1000 315/295 4.0 1.25m - - no 3
RE-L10 "Poodle" 250 350/90 1.75 2.50m 30% no 8
RE-I5 "Skipper" 650 320/280 3.0 1.25m - no 10
RE-M3 "Mainsail" 1500 310/285 6.0 2.50m - no 12
KR-2L+ "Rhino" 2000 240/245 9.0 3.75m - no 12
S3 KS-25x4 "Mammoth 4000 315/295 15.0 3.75m - no 12
Making History ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
Kerbodyne KE-1 "Mastodon" 1350 305/290 5.0 1.875m 20% no 8
LV-T91 "Cheetah" 1000 355/150 1.0 1.875m 20% no 5
LV-TX87 "Bobcat" 400 310/290 2.0 1.875m 15% no 8
RE-I2 "Skiff" 300 315/295 1.6 2.50m 20% no 3
RE-J10 "Wolfhound" 375 380/70 3.3 2.50m - no 8
RK-7 "Kodiak" 260 300/285 1.25 1.875m - - no 5
Elephant Engine ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
S3 KS-25x3 "Elephant" 3000 315/295 11.6255[^1] 1.25m 10.5° 8% Yes[^2] 9
  • excluded engines like

    • LFB KR-1x2 "Twin-Boar" because over 25% is fuel tank and contents
    • RV-1 "Cub" because is radial attached or vernier or non-traditonal like aerospike
  • Mass Calculation:

    • Part I: (4 x 3) * (( 0.9375 + 1)/2) = 11.625.
    • Note: Averaged the ratio of 15:16 with 16:16 (or 1:1) for a nicer feeling number.
    • Explanation of math
      • 4 = Mass of Vector
      • 3 = Number of Vectors
      • 0.9375 = Mass of the Mammoth (15) / Mass of Four Vectors (16)

[^1]: this is already changed internally for next release
[^2]: the "Elephant" engines multimode is purely gfx/sfx and does not affect game mechanics

 

CC BY-SA 4.0

 

 

what about gimbaling? Currently  is 10.5°  |  8% GRS. Maybe make it more like 1.5° at 8%?

 

and why multiple smaller engines instead of one big one?

Elon Kermin says it best [here]

 

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3 hours ago, zer0Kerbal said:

@urturino excellent observation and point. +1 :rep:

https://github.com/zer0Kerbal/ElephantEngine/issues/41

Elephant vs stock engines

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name thrust (0/1) isp weight size gimbal GRS MultiMode Alt
Stock ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
48-7S "Spark" 20 320/265 0.13 6.25m 10% no no
LV-T30 "Reliant" 240 310/265 1.25 1.25m - - no 7
LV-T45 "Swivel" 215 320/250 1.5 1.25m - no 6
S3 KS-25 "Vector" 1000 315/295 4.0 1.25m - - no 3
RE-L10 "Poodle" 250 350/90 1.75 2.50m 30% no 8
RE-I5 "Skipper" 650 320/280 3.0 1.25m - no 10
RE-M3 "Mainsail" 1500 310/285 6.0 2.50m - no 12
KR-2L+ "Rhino" 2000 240/245 9.0 3.75m - no 12
S3 KS-25x4 "Mammoth 4000 315/295 15.0 3.75m - no 12
Making History ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
Kerbodyne KE-1 "Mastodon" 1350 305/290 5.0 1.875m 20% no 8
LV-T91 "Cheetah" 1000 355/150 1.0 1.875m 20% no 5
LV-TX87 "Bobcat" 400 310/290 2.0 1.875m 15% no 8
RE-I2 "Skiff" 300 315/295 1.6 2.50m 20% no 3
RE-J10 "Wolfhound" 375 380/70 3.3 2.50m - no 8
RK-7 "Kodiak" 260 300/285 1.25 1.875m - - no 5
Elephant Engine ----- -------- ----- ---- ---- --- ------- --
S3 KS-25x3 "Elephant" 3000 315/295 11.6255[^1] 1.25m 10.5° 8% Yes[^2] 9
  • excluded engines like

    • LFB KR-1x2 "Twin-Boar" because over 25% is fuel tank and contents
    • RV-1 "Cub" because is radial attached or vernier or non-traditonal like aerospike
  • Mass Calculation:

    • Part I: (4 x 3) * (( 0.9375 + 1)/2) = 11.625.
    • Note: Averaged the ratio of 15:16 with 16:16 (or 1:1) for a nicer feeling number.
    • Explanation of math
      • 4 = Mass of Vector
      • 3 = Number of Vectors
      • 0.9375 = Mass of the Mammoth (15) / Mass of Four Vectors (16)

[^1]: this is already changed internally for next release
[^2]: the "Elephant" engines multimode is purely gfx/sfx and does not affect game mechanics

 

CC BY-SA 4.0

 

 

what about gimbaling? Currently  is 10.5°  |  8% GRS. Maybe make it more like 1.5° at 8%?

 

and why multiple smaller engines instead of one big one?

Elon Kermin says it best [here]

 

Yeah, 1,5° of gimbal is probably enough. 3 Vector with an engine plate are a bit wobbly due the high gimbal; Having an engine of similar power, but more stable would be perfect.

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Elephant Engine Version
KSP version License
AVC .version files Pages

Version 0.2.99.1-prerelease - <Thank you @urturino> edition

14 Sep 2022
Release for Kerbal Space Program 1.12.3

DO A CLEAN INSTALL:
DELETE EXISTING INSTALLATION THEN RE-INSTALL

Download from CurseForge

Changes

 

Spoiler

Adjust

  • <NBengineElephant.cfg>
    • add header
    • thank you to @urturino for these suggestions.
      • [mass] to 11.6255 from 18.5
      • [ModuleGimbal] to 1.5 from 10.5
    • closes #41 - Adjust [NBengineElephant.cfg]

Status 0.2.99.1

  • Issues
    • closes #34 - Elephant Engine (NBEE) 0.2.99.1-prerelease <Thank you urturino>
    • closes #35 - 0.2.99.1 Verify Legal Mumbo Jumbo
    • closes #36 - 0.2.99.1 Update Documentation
    • closes #37 - 0.2.99.1 Update Social Media

 

 


See More

  • Changelog Summary for more details of changes : See ChangeLog
  • Discussions and news on this mod : See Discussions or KSP Forums
  • Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues
  • GitHub Pages : See Pages

Localization

  • English English
  • Machine Translation (needs human proofing)
    • Deutsch German (Deutsch) <de.cfg>
    • Español Spanish (Español) <es-es.cfg>
    • Français French (Français) <fr-fr.cfg>
    • Italiano Italian (Italiano) <it-it.cfg>
    • 日本語 Japanese(日本語) <ja.cfg>
    • Português Brasil Brazilian Portuguese (Português Brasil)<pt-br.cfg>
    • Русский Russian (Русский) <ru.cfg>
    • 한국어 [Korean (한국어) <ko.cfg>
    • Dutch Dutch (Nederlands) <nl-nl.cfg>
    • Norsk Norwegian (Norsk) <no-no.cfg>
    • Polski Polish (Polski) <pl.cfg>
    • Svenska Swedish (Svenska) <sw-sw.cfg>
  • your translation here

HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!

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10 hours ago, zer0Kerbal said:

Elephant Engine Version
KSP version License
AVC .version files Pages

Version 0.2.99.1-prerelease - <Thank you @urturino> edition

14 Sep 2022
Release for Kerbal Space Program 1.12.3

DO A CLEAN INSTALL:
DELETE EXISTING INSTALLATION THEN RE-INSTALL

Download from CurseForge

Changes

 

  Reveal hidden contents

Adjust

  • <NBengineElephant.cfg>
    • add header
    • thank you to @urturino for these suggestions.
      • [mass] to 11.6255 from 18.5
      • [ModuleGimbal] to 1.5 from 10.5
    • closes #41 - Adjust [NBengineElephant.cfg]

Status 0.2.99.1

  • Issues
    • closes #34 - Elephant Engine (NBEE) 0.2.99.1-prerelease <Thank you urturino>
    • closes #35 - 0.2.99.1 Verify Legal Mumbo Jumbo
    • closes #36 - 0.2.99.1 Update Documentation
    • closes #37 - 0.2.99.1 Update Social Media

 

 


See More

  • Changelog Summary for more details of changes : See ChangeLog
  • Discussions and news on this mod : See Discussions or KSP Forums
  • Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues
  • GitHub Pages : See Pages

Localization

  • English English
  • Machine Translation (needs human proofing)
    • Deutsch German (Deutsch) <de.cfg>
    • Español Spanish (Español) <es-es.cfg>
    • Français French (Français) <fr-fr.cfg>
    • Italiano Italian (Italiano) <it-it.cfg>
    • 日本語 Japanese(日本語) <ja.cfg>
    • Português Brasil Brazilian Portuguese (Português Brasil)<pt-br.cfg>
    • Русский Russian (Русский) <ru.cfg>
    • 한국어 [Korean (한국어) <ko.cfg>
    • Dutch Dutch (Nederlands) <nl-nl.cfg>
    • Norsk Norwegian (Norsk) <no-no.cfg>
    • Polski Polish (Polski) <pl.cfg>
    • Svenska Swedish (Svenska) <sw-sw.cfg>
  • your translation here

HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!

*red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support*

How to get support

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How to support this and other great mods by zer0Kerbal

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Thank you.

 

I notice an incompatibility with Restock; It can't load the Vector texture, probably because Restock replace them.

https://imgur.com/a/G2ABjLc

 

KSP.log say:

Quote

[ERR 21:04:47.248] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.248] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_NRM' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_NRM' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.248] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_GLOW' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_GLOW' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_NRM' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_NRM' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_GLOW' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_GLOW' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_NRM' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_NRM' to replace with

[ERR 21:04:47.249] PartCompiler: Cannot replace texture 'SSME_GLOW' as cannot find texture 'Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_GLOW' to replace with
 

Several lines before that there is:

Quote

[LOG 21:03:07.693] [Restock] Removing Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME.dds
[LOG 21:03:07.693] [Restock] Removing Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME.mu
[LOG 21:03:07.693] [Restock] Removing Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_GLOW.dds
[LOG 21:03:07.693] [Restock] Removing Squad/Parts/Engine/liquidEngineSSME/SSME_NRM.dds

Removing Restock it loads the texture without problem.

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1 hour ago, urturino said:

Thank you.

YVMW

1 hour ago, urturino said:

I notice an incompatibility with Restock; It can't load the Vector texture, probably because Restock replace them.

thank you @urturino! +1 :rep:

GitHub Issue: [Compatibility] Add ReStock

 

this also will be in the next (pre)release:

GitHub Issue: [Correct bulkheadProfiles]

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