"Sunshine" movie style Deployable Light Globe (updated 25/10/2013)

[alexustas]

please, post some screenshot of the part. and look in Debug monitor.

and you may try restart game with this cfg (w/o KAS and part welding) just to be sure:

PART

{
name = Deployable_Light-01
module = Part
author = Alex

mesh = model.mu
scale = 4
rescaleFactor = 1

// --- node definitions ---
Up Y, Up Z, size

node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.12, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0

node_attach = 0.0, -0.082, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0

// --- editor parameters ---
cost = 100
category = Utility
subcategory = 0
title = Deployable Light Globe
manufacturer = Alex Space Equipment & Technology
description = Usefull for big stations or bases. Battery included. Warranty - 1 year.

// attachment rules: stack, srfAttach, allowStack, allowSrfAttach, allowCollision

attachRules = 1,1,0,1,1

// --- standard part parameters ---
mass = 0.1
dragModelType = default
minimum_Drag = 0.01
maximum_Drag = 0.01
angularDrag = 0.01
crashTolerance = 20
maxTemp = 1600

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleCommand
	minimumCrew = 0

	RESOURCE
	{
		name = ElectricCharge
		rate = 0.00001
	}
}


MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleLight
		lightName = Point light
		useAnimationDim = true
		lightBrightenSpeed = .5
		lightDimSpeed = 0.2
		resourceAmount = 0.002
		animationName = DeployableLight-10
		useResources = true
	}


RESOURCE

{
 name = ElectricCharge
 amount = 100
 maxAmount = 100
}

}

[alexustas]

new update (01.3) is now available for download.

[Majiir]

Hi there,

Nice looking mod! This saves us from building unwieldy lighting mounts. However, I want to bring a few issues to your attention:

• Addons posted to the KSP network must be accompanied by a license. See my license selection guide for help.
  
• This mod violates the KAS license. You are allowed to distribute parts using KASModuleGrab, but use of KASModuleWinch is restricted. Additionally, your part references a KAS model, which is forbidden by the license. This isn't a takedown notice (KospY is the owner of KAS) but you should be aware that the forum moderators often enforce licenses proactively, and your mod could be removed. I advise you contact KospY, show him your part and ask if you can have permission to distribute it.

Cheers,

Majiir

[Mekan1k]

I seem to be unable to place it on a surface....

Also, I found a mistake in the CFG:

This

MODEL

{

model=DeployableLight-01/model

position = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0

scale = 0.6, 0.6, 0.6

rotation = 0, 0, 0

}

Needs to be

MODEL

{

model=Light/DeployableLight-01/model

position = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0

scale = 0.6, 0.6, 0.6

rotation = 0, 0, 0

}

[Helix935]

why is it that the light function won't turn on

[alexustas]

Hi there,

Nice looking mod! This saves us from building unwieldy lighting mounts. However, I want to bring a few issues to your attention:

• Addons posted to the KSP network must be accompanied by a license. See my license selection guide for help.
  
• This mod violates the KAS license. You are allowed to distribute parts using KASModuleGrab, but use of KASModuleWinch is restricted. Additionally, your part references a KAS model, which is forbidden by the license. This isn't a takedown notice (KospY is the owner of KAS) but you should be aware that the forum moderators often enforce licenses proactively, and your mod could be removed. I advise you contact KospY, show him your part and ask if you can have permission to distribute it.

Cheers,

Majiir

I have send request to Kospy, and I expect an answer from him

It's maybe better to remove link until Kospy's did not answer?

I seem to be unable to place it on a surface....

Yes, "attach" command is disabled for surface attaching. because in this case parts are not saved. It's only "drop" action working properly

...

Needs to be

MODEL

{

model=Light/DeployableLight-01/model

position = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0

scale = 0.6, 0.6, 0.6

rotation = 0, 0, 0

}

in update 01.3 it's fixed

[Free Trader Beowulf]

Hi - latest version seems to be working fine for me, thanks!

[mrrpamplemousse]

you have a great global desing, do you know? (great logo and such)

[alexustas]

Thanks to all!

but i have to revert last modifications of my device due to licensing issues.

The winch model and module must be removed.

[mrrpamplemousse]

Sad, That's was a cool thing, what do you plan to "fix" that?

[alexustas]

Sad, That's was a cool thing, what do you plan to "fix" that?

Yes. I think it's more logical, when the wire is attached to the lamp and not on the wall

Mr. KospY (the author of KAS mod) wrote:

...

Anyway, I strongly advise you to use the port module instead of the winch module for connecting your light. Port module are pretty simple to set

...

...

Moreover, I'm sure that it will more easy to fit a port in your deployable light design.

...

I'm going to remove a Winch and bring back Connector port, like in the previous version of my 'Light Globe'. And 'Winch' part must be mounted somewhere on the Vessel.

Or, maybe, too use a pipe connection instead of the winch and cable...

[Mihara]

Or, maybe, too use a pipe connection instead of the winch and cable...

Pipe will be better. Otherwise, there is a higher chance the light will fall through the ground and be destroyed.

Also, I think you should enable 'attach to ground' and 'attach to static' on the light, that will also make it less likely to break.

[alexustas]

Also, I think you should enable 'attach to ground' and 'attach to static' on the light, that will also make it less likely to break.

But in this case part are not saved and disappear after re-loading (( only 'drop' work correctly, at least in my tests on Kerbin

And it's not only the problem of my device, stock parts, like solar panels and batteries, also disappear

[alexustas]

you have a great global desing, do you know? (great logo and such)

No. You're the first one who told me about it.

thank you:)

[alexustas]

The licensing issues have been settled, thanks to KospY's quick reaction and Mihara's help, now I can continue working. A new version, compliant with KAS license terms and using 'KASModulePort' instead of a winch model, will be uploaded very soon.

[Mzxs]

yay glade it all worked out, and ya they dont save when you attach them to the ground i just tried

[Mzxs]

and yes pipe will be better, and it would be nice if you add the pipe connector to both sides?

Edited October 6, 2013 by Mzxs

[Mekan1k]

I hope to see the updated part soon.... I need this for a landing zone.

[alexustas]

new update (01.4) is now available for download.

[HoY]

link to vanguard plugin is pasted in incorrectly in post 1

[alexustas]

oops! fixed.

thanks!

[Mihara]

That was a long drive.

[alexustas]

Mihara

Thank you!

Please, post your screenshots and comments here . I really want to see it in action

[Kreuzung]

It started to spin from itself, I didn't do anything at all other than deploying it. Kinda funny.

[alexustas]

Kreuzung

in the water? but how?

Edited October 9, 2013 by alexustas