My first docking!!!

[ot0_m0t0]

So I lunched a space station equipped with a gigantic claw arm that extends and attempted to 'dock' onto the station with the help of the arm.

Couple of stations I had to iterate (10 to be exact) untill I found one that can fly, sustain orbit, and not turn into a freak-rotator once the arm is moved out of central position.

Next was the orbital randevous which took a good 3 hours to get, but this forum helped alot.

Then came the dissapointment of the day (night) when my claw littelary chew the approaching craft in half (perhaps you can see some debries around).

Luckally, what was left was a capsule, some thrusters and a RCS tank =P.

That went back into the claw, much more gentle this time and sufficient contact was achieved.

Back on station, stabilizing thrusters are engaged and arm operation started with no problems what so ever. Docking position achieved, fresh food and clean underwear for all crew!

Edit: jeah the robotics parts are modified for more bending, or extending of parts because originaly it took 9 or more hinges and that would lag the game too much.

[koberko]

Damn you otO_moto! You always do some crazy things! :D Tip for next time; make a video

[Nibb31]

That\'s not a docking, it\'s a berthing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacecraft_docking_and_berthing_mechanisms

But it\'s way cool

[Joshua21B]

Holy Kerbal S*&%, it\'s the Space Kraken!

[Zephram Kerman]

Holy Kerbal S*&%, it\'s the Space Kraken!

Mechanical Space Kraken, FTW! 8)

Nicely done, ot0_m0t0!

Cool space station, well done with the rendezvous, and what a lucky break!