ColKlonk

I've been looking at this.. creating a mod that runs externally to KSP... and there does seem to be a way to do it. (only windows at the mo though) I must do some further reading and write a few test programs to check this. The mod will link up to the Unity and KSP pieces in the 'same way' as mods currently do, and if you have an extra screen, the mod GUI can sit on this while KSP runs on the other screen.

Thanks.. I've done something similar.. but am stuck at how I'd like to implement velocity control. SET m_Thrott to 1. SET m_starthgt TO 500. SET m_endhght TO 130000. SET m_pitch TO 90. SET m_heading TO 90 - 28.404. SET dumpheight TO 110000. // START LAUNCH SEQUENCE // PRINT "COUNTDOWN SEQUENCE BEGIN". FROM {local countdown is 5.} UNTIL countdown = 1 STEP {SET countdown to countdown - 1.} DO { PRINT "..." + countdown. WAIT 1. } LOCK THROTTLE TO m_Thrott . LOCK STEERING TO UP. WAIT 1. STAGE. // Rotate to correct heading // This takes about 350m CLEARSCREEN. PRINT "ROTATING TO HEADING: " + m_heading. LOCK STEERING TO HEADING(m_heading , m_pitch). // Dump egg fairing when over 110km // You can put this trigger anywhere - better earlier than late :-) WHEN SHIP:ALTITUDE > dumpheight THEN { toggle ag1. } // Pitch over point and wait a few second WAIT UNTIL SHIP:ALTITUDE > m_starthgt. LOCK STEERING TO HEADING(m_heading , 87). WAIT UNTIL SHIP:ALTITUDE > m_starthgt + 400. // This control loop continues until we exit the atmosphere at 130km // then the Orbit stabilisation loop takes over. UNTIL SHIP:ALTITUDE > end_height { IF STAGE:LQDOXYGEN < 0.1 // LqdOxy tanks on first two stages { // are enough to get us into orbit. STAGE. // Staging causes throttle to reset...!! LOCK THROTTLE TO 1. // Annoying, but lets max it anyway } SET m_pitch TO 87 * ((m_endhght - SHIP:ALTITUDE)/end_height). IF m_pitch < 0 { SET m_pitch TO 0.} LOCK STEERING TO HEADING(m_heading , m_pitch). // Put throttle control here, based on difference between // prograde and facing vectors } CLEARSCREEN. PRINT "STARTING ORBITAL MANEUVER:". LOCK THROTTLE TO 1. Thanks all. I'll have gander at the other code examples...

I'm not sure whether it me or not, but I notice that when staging.. the throttle reverts back to the 'launch' throttle setting... Is this a bee, or a feature I get around it with.. ;*********************************************************** ; EXTRA QUESTION AS THE WEBSITE IS COMBINING MY TWO POSTS :-) ;*********************************************************** I seem to be struggling a bit here.. maybe with common sense I trying as much to simplify the launch to orbit, in 'cooked' mode, but have a problem in converting a vector into a HEADING(direction, pitch). Essentially I'd like to convert the PROGRADE, RETROGRADE, FACING vectors..etc, to HEADING(direction, pitch). Maybe I'm having a dense moment, but the documentation doesn't seem to be clear about this ?? Thanks for any help Der Col

I'd expect Vessel:Airspeed = (Vessel:SURFACESPEED^2 + Vessel:VERTICALSPEED^2) ^0.5... according to the KOS definitions. where the arctan(VERTICALSPEED/SURFACESPEED) is your 'prograde' angle while lifting off.

According to this.. that speed is not right - the horizontal speed should be close to Zero from the start, relative to the SOI body (Earth), and should remain close to zero until the rocket pitches over from the vertical. The two speeds are almost identical up to a few x1000m ?

See what happens when you program it like that telescope,,, I'm curious to why the SHIP:SURFACESPEED and SHIP:VERTICALSPEED are the same here, as the documentation says different ?

What are the RSS physics settings for KSP_V104... My rockets have got much heavier in such that my payload ratios have reduced from 20:1 to 40:1 I've tried many combinations and this is the best I can do. I was grunting a 50 ton payload with a 1,000 ton LHO rocket in V1.02.. now the same thing needs a 2,500 ton LQF + LHO combination rocket. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong as I've been following the same 'formula' since V0.90. Any ideas Edt: Not to worry.. it was nothing a RD-0120 couldn't solve (forgot to install these) - got weight down to 900 tons.. back to normal

Start with the RSS 2048 textures, then only load the 4096 (or 8192) ones of the planets you're visiting, over the 2048 image files.

You probably find that in your computers BIOS/CMOS settings, you have the motherboard graphics unit enabled - You must disable this. When your PC starts up you get a quick message (before windows boots up) to press F2, Del, or some other key to get into the BIOS editor. from here you can change the CMOS settings. Look in the 'peripherals' section... here you should find all the attached hardware, and the on board GPU should be there. Once disabled, Save and Reboot and the BIOS should automatically pick up your other GPU card.

Ah.. thanks I must have missed that in my excitement... !

Just wondering is anyone else has had this 'anomaly' All other MFDs look fine... except the navball, which doesn't appear and the mask is at the wrong scale. I've gone through the files and all looks the same as KSP1.02 which is working fine..

Not a religious bash.. but 'experienced' fact.. On the religious school idea and Christian (or other religions) schools as they call it. With the education system going through the floor we looked at alternative schooling methods. A religious group came around with a seminar and discussed their methods of schooling. Key features were 'self paced' and religious education. They also told us it was more advanced than normal schooling. A few key questions later.. we found this not to be the case - People can lie through their teeth. Short story.. we didn't like the idea of religious brainwashing, and paying vast sums with no end result. We sent our kids to a normal public junior school... strict discipline, 'pressurised' education rate.. etc - the best results were obtained. There were a few spats here and there, but all sorted out like adults.. a learning experience for the kids. Based of junior school results both kids got scholarships into a pricey private high school. And boy!! this school is strict.. nearly militaristic with discipline.. but also fair - As parents we love it Both have done well in adapting to 'normality' and academics. NOW... My brother's family went the Religious 'home/private' schooling route ( I went nuts when I heard this)... Their kids are so far behind essential skills subjects.. maths, sciences.. etc.., that they're only now putting them into a normal high school. It's probably all but too late with 1.5 years to go. One might say some kids are cleverer than others.. and I'll say no to that. It's the environment that you put them in that effects their learning ability. If there is no stimulation.. there's no learning.... that is not to say they cannot do it (anyone can).. but they'll be a few years behind and that gap grows larger by the year.

You're too kind, sire ! Here are pics of the station in all it's glory....

Made a moon orbiter station that will buzz (excuse the 'pun') around the moon. It'll take about 4000+ Delta-V from Earth Orbit to achieve this so with mix-n-match, Viola..!! I have 110 tons of metal, gas and a few organics. The trick.. is now the launch vehicle. I really need a bigger VAB !! It can barely lift off the pad - those russian SRBs save the day. The last stage ..will we make it ?? And.....we make it... with 104ms DV to spare.. not bad. Now have a full orbiter for moon testing It was touch and go for a moment edt: looks like images are not getting though !! Edt2: Used the tablet... browsers gone for a loop!

There are 6 billion people in the world.. and you cannot avoid them I'm afraid. Going to a public/private school and interacting with people teaches you to make proper sensible judgements in life - If you are lacking in this experience it'll come back and bite you later. If you feel 'bored and unchallenged', talk to your parents about jumping a grade where the work would be more challenging. Also be more appreciative that your parents care for you education and future, and send you to a private school - it costs an 'arm and a leg'.. Here you're getting the best of both worlds. Public schools can be badddd. Be lucky we aren't related.. my youngest has tried this sort of thing a few times and the 'rocket' that Mom and I have sent him has got progressively bigger - He's finally grown up this year. :D

I think Harry has nailed it... There are a lot of these 'annoying' little things you eventually get to know. From a pod use your visual reference to check the navball, if it doesn't look right, select 'control from here' on the pod. If you have no visual references, and it's doing the odd thing.. as Harry says 'control from here'. In a way, this programs you to go through a 'checklist'.. which is good.

Annoying.... I nowdays, from experience, always place the system OS on a small disk and my important stuff on a 'less used' large second disk, plus two other backup media types Reminds me to start backing up now.. thanks

You're connecting your Calculator to Eywa Now stop smoking that stuff..

Hmmm! ... I'm not happy with that institution (but that's just me - I can be very critical ) Remember, You do not have to have a degree or diploma for a piloting career - it's all about experience, hours and networking. It's most likely you'll never use your degree/diploma as a pilot... so this school is offering you extra 'non-usable' courses. Also no institution can guarantee you employment or placement.. that story is absolute rubbish. Having an alternative qualification is definitely a good idea, but I think one must take things one step at a time. All money an effort into getting to CPL level - from whoever can offer the best approved/certified training, at the best price. Focus only on the required PPL and CPL courses. Once you get to CPL, you will have plenty of time for alternative studies as well as ATPL. It's advisable to do your ATPL subjects just prior to reaching the required hours, so that you'll be current. Having a frozen ATPL is all well and good.. but it'll take you another 3-5 years to get to min ATPL hours - things can change. Example: For my eldest kid, we worked on all our alternatives.. 1) No use joning Air Force - It's gone all racist and the aircraft that are left, barely fly (a blessing in disguise) 2) No good applying to national airline .. same story 3) We could have gone overseas UK/EU but the cost would have been a lot more. 4) So we visited all local flying schools (the standards are still high) and had a chat... asked for all their prices, information and looked at their aircraft The day he finished Grade12, he had his first lesson at a small aerodrome.. 8 months later had his PPL (should have been 6 months -> aircraft maintenance problems) Moved to international airport to start his CPL.. 15 months to get his CPL, 210 hours, 5 aircraft ratings, Instrument/Night/100hrs PIC..etc - This all at half the cost of those institutions. 13 months after that (Now) - he's on 1000 hours, 7 aircraft ratings... and at no extra cost. He went to work (no pay) as a 'rat' at a very busy drome, refueling.. pushing aircraft around - and got a break. He now preparing for ATPL.. and larger aircraft. So you see... it can be done, but you must get out there and speak to people.. they will help you. Ask to see the Chief Flying Officer (CFO).

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You probably find NASA short on change at the moment, will sieze any opportunity to grab more (heard that before many years ago ) most likely wanted too much $$$ for their 'walk-on' part, forcing the producer to work around the legalities of too accurate a production to the original items.

With RSS rockets I'm getting a ratio of approx 20:1.. for about a 300Km orbit, which I think is normal for RL if I'm not mistaken.

I find a tapered fuselage (pic below), works well in keeping the front pointed in the right direction, and eliminates the need for wings That 'bulbous' fairing up top is going to be problematic wrt to drag... try streamline it with the rest of the rocket. Also the more thrust you push.. the faster the ship destabilises. Slow down the ascent as necessary - there's no rush to get there

Those were the days when men were men.. and real men worked with Powerrrr Tools...

Try driving down the road.. then reaching for the handbrake (park brake), which is between the seats - is cold hard plastic, is now warm and furry:confused: My wife's cat which disliked cars, always climbed behind the driver seat and slept there, when I parked the car in the driveway. I drove off not seeing the cat, and it.. panic-stricken, climbed onto of the handbrake and 'froze' there. Nearly had an accident. Cat was female, name.. Pedro