Decouplers

[Cuky]

Is there any mod that brings different models for stack decouplers? I would really like to have some better looking decouplers for my rockets instead of those in stock and I don't have much space in my RAM to pack larger parts mods.

[Mecripp]

Is there any mod that brings different models for stack decouplers? I would really like to have some better looking decouplers for my rockets instead of those in stock and I don't have much space in my RAM to pack larger parts mods.

You can make any part a decoupler if you wanted to cut down on parts and you look the looks of one better.

[Cuky]

if someone could instruct me in how to do it through MM config file, I would like to re-purpose TR-XL Stack Separator as a decoupler, but in the same time keep that separator in my parts list if I ever want to use it.

[smjjames]

KWrocketry, Novapunch, and Modular Rocket Systems have some decouplers. You can just remove the rest of the parts pack and pick and choose which decouplers you want.

[xrayfishx]

if someone could instruct me in how to do it through MM config file, I would like to re-purpose TR-XL Stack Separator as a decoupler, but in the same time keep that separator in my parts list if I ever want to use it.

No MM needed, you don't need to edit any stock files. Here's how to do it:

Go to \GameData\Squad\Parts\Utility\decouplerSeparatorTR-XL. Inside you'll find "decouplerSeparatorTR-XL.cfg". Copy-paste it in the same folder.

Change the copy's name to whatever you want, then open it. First, look for a line "name = stackSeparatorBig". It should be the third line. Edit the name to whatever you want (although it must be unique - no other part may have the same name. Also I think it can't contain spaces).

Now, find the "moduleDecouple" module. Remove the "isOmniDecoupler = true" line and in its place add "explosiveNodeID = top"

If you want, edit the part title, manufacturers, description and whatever else you want to edit, then save it and you're done.

If you ever want to revert to completely stock, all you need to do is to delete that cfg.

There probably is a way to do it with nothing but MM, but I think it's much easier to do it this way.

Edited June 27, 2015 by xrayfishx

[Cuky]

thanks. I'll try it later when I get home

[SAI Peregrinus]

TBH the MM way is easier, since it won't get overwritten when the game updates.

PART
{
    name = stackDecouplerBig
    module = Part
    author = NovaSilisko
    mesh = model.mu
    scale = 1
    rescaleFactor = 1
    node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.1, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 2
    node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.1, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2
    fx_gasBurst_white = 0.0, 0.0650517, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, decouple
    sound_vent_large = decouple
    TechRequired = advMetalworks
    entryCost = 9200
    cost = 900
    category = Structural
    subcategory = 0
    title = TR-XL Stack Decoupler
    manufacturer = O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises
    description = The TR-XL Stack Decoupler is the largest available from O.M.B, designed for slicing the largest of rockets in twain. 
    attachRules = 1,0,1,1,0
    mass = 0.45
    dragModelType = default
    maximum_drag = 0.2
    minimum_drag = 0.2
    angularDrag = 2
    crashTolerance = 9
    maxTemp = 2000 // = 3400
    fuelCrossFeed = False
    stageOffset = 1
    childStageOffset = 1
    bulkheadProfiles = size2
    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleDecouple
        explosiveNodeID = top
        ejectionForce = 600
    }
    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleTestSubject
        environments = 15
        useStaging = True
        useEvent = False
    }
    DRAG_CUBE
    {
        cube = Default, 0.6534213,0.7433718,1.441511, 0.6534213,0.7433771,1.441511, 5.167493,0.6727995,0.3518152, 5.167493,0.9597349,0.1906485, 0.6534213,0.7441965,1.441511, 0.6534213,0.7426699,1.441511, 0,-0.04487327,0, 2.694373,0.3011892,2.694373
    }
}

It's basically just doing the same thing in a .cfg file outside the squad directory.

[Mecripp]

To do with MM

+PART[stackSeparatorBig]
{
   @name = stackSeparatorBig2   // Or what ever you want
   @rescaleFactor = 1           // Only need this line if you want to rescale it
   @title = TR-XL Stack Separator2     // What ever you want here also
   @manufacturer = O.M.B.2 Demolition Enterprises     // This line if you want to change any of this
   @description = The TR-XL2     // This line if you want to change any of this

   @MODULE[ModuleDecouple]
   {
	%explosiveNodeID = top	   //  you can change this to top or bottom node
	-isOmniDecoupler = DELETE
	ejectionForce = 600   // if you want to change this ( @ejectionForce = ***  ) what ever you want
   }
}

[Cuky]

thanks for all your help