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[KSP 1.8.1] SCANsat [v19.1] -- Dev version [February 20, 2020]
Montag replied to DMagic's topic in KSP1 Mod Development
Thanks man. I appreciate the reply. -
[KSP 1.8.1] SCANsat [v19.1] -- Dev version [February 20, 2020]
Montag replied to DMagic's topic in KSP1 Mod Development
More general question - how do I take the dev branch build files on GitHub and make a working version of ScanSat in game? I know this a bit off topic and would appreciate it if you could even point me to some other thread or procedure to do this. -
[KSP 1.8.1] SCANsat [v19.1] -- Dev version [February 20, 2020]
Montag replied to DMagic's topic in KSP1 Mod Development
Out of ignorance, is the pick landing target on the zoom map for MechJeb working or disabled currently? I see the marker when the target coordinates are entered in Mechjeb on ScanSat, but I do not see the icon to set the landing target on ScanSat. -
This is just a quick fish to see if this is only a me thing. I have been out of pocket for awhile. I believe I am current on all my mods. Mechjeb does not appear to using the full range of inputs for yaw pitch roll change. It will initially do a max change on the input, but the indicators will then be near center. With time, it does line up with the Node when using SAS or Execute Next Node, but it is much slower than it would be if it used the full command authority. Any obvious flags before I do a deeper dive?
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How much effort is needed to update mods to 1.3?
Montag replied to Montag's topic in KSP1 Mod Development
Thanks for the responses. -
I have minimal knowledge of programming and the effort you guys put into your mods, but I am very appreciative of your work. For me and the other dependents / leeches, what is the 10 km look at what processes you have to go through to update your mod to 1.3? Did this one require significant code change?
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I think the max relative speed to dock safely is 0.3 m/s. I strongly recommend using the Docking Port Alignment Indicator mod done by NavyFish. No parts are required. It is an awesome mod that gives visual indicators for the position of all axes of movement and rotation as well as guidance for translation thrust needed to get the proper alignment. The guy is a US Navy submariner and I believe he applied docking concepts to the mod. Docking Port Alignment Indicator
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KSP's HARDEST THING (to me) : DOCKING
Montag replied to Kerbal Nerd123's topic in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials
If you are on PC, get the Docking Port Alignment Indicator mod by Navyfish. This does not require any parts. It is a very awesome visual indicator on how your orientation and speed is relative to your target. I also recommend RCS Build Aid mod. This will help in RCS thruster placement. It will show you what torque would be exerted on your craft when you translate in the different axis. Ideally, you would have zero torque when translating. Do keep in mind what your expected fuel state is. If you have sufficient RCS thrust to adequately maneuver your craft, then hit the caps lock key to get to refined controls. This also balances the RCS thrust somewhat. For final approach, I would recommend relative velocity speeds of 0.3 m/s or less. At the very last moment, you want to turn SAS off for the craft you are controlling. The stability assist may fight the "magnetic" pull of the docking ports and you may get a chatter / wobble state and they never get it done. -
Just a tip for you all... If you activate an engine with the right click menu, you can still leave a stage to activate the engine normally. A common one may be using a large engine in LKO or in suborbital flight - so just use the right click menu to start the engine, then stage when the contract conditions are met.
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The Ultimate Jool 5 Challenge - 1.0 to 1.3
Montag replied to sdj64's topic in KSP1 Challenges & Mission ideas
Is this a self imposed limitation? I do not see the max part number requirement in the rules. -
Lowest Stable Orbit for Large Space Station
Montag replied to Castille7's topic in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials
So on these other effects on different planetary bodies... If we get to the 100x warp factor altitude does that clear these effects? -
Here is what you do. Take the original complete craft file (found in the saves - VAB or SPH sub folder) and copy it over to a sandbox game (VAB or SPH sub folder). If it is station assembly, use the segment that has the desired part for the mating antenna. Add the antenna as the LAST part of the assembly. Name this craft with a unique ship name and make note of it. For the sake of time, use Hyperedit to put the full craft in space. Stage the craft down to the state it is in orbit. Now you can look in the persistant.sfs (a text file) and search for your ship name. Within the VESSEL { } section find the PART { } section information for the antenna you added. You can then copy the text for this and insert it into the VESSEL { } section in your persistant.sfs file of your main game. Grab "PART {all the part info is within the braces}" MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP YOUR PERSISTANT FILE!!! I would suggest making two backups and write protect one so you cannot accidentally overwrite it.