Trying to make a solar Panel.

[Caithloki]

Okay, I have been trying to implement this panel as a solar panel for a few days now, I have attempted to look into all the tutorials on how to implement it. No matter what I do I cannot make this solar panel, work as a solar panel. The problem I believe is the suncatcher but there is nothing I can find that lays out the rules or steps to create a sun catcher. Currently the best assumption I had was to take a panel and name it suncatcher. That did not work, here is pictures of the part, unity and the cfg file. Please help.

PART

{

name = StackSolar

module = Part

author = Caithloki

mesh = model.mu

scale = 1

rescaleFactor = 1

PhysicsSignificance = 1

node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.1287344, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0

node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.1287344, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 0

node_attach = 0.0, -0.1287344, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 0

TechRequired = precisionEngineering

entryCost = 5800

cost = 750

category = Utility

subcategory = 0

title = Stack Solar Panel 1.25m

manufacturer = ORC

description = The stack solar panel is used for crafts coming in hard to the atmo, this allows it to

avoid major heat damage.

attachRules = 1,1,1,1,0

mass = 0.0175

dragModelType = default

maximum_drag = 0.2

minimum_drag = 0.2

angularDrag = 1

crashTolerance = 8

maxTemp = 1200 // = 3200

bulkheadProfiles = srf

thermalMassModifier = 2.0

emissiveConstant = 0.95

heatConductivity = 0.04 // 1/3 the default

MODULE

{

name = ModuleAnimateGeneric

sunTracking = false

animationName = Open

raycastTransformName = suncatcher

pivotName = suncatcher

resourceName = ElectricCharge

chargeRate = 1.64

retractable = true

startEventGUIName = Open

endEventGUIName = Close

actionGUIName = Toggle Panel

powerCurve

{

key = 206000000000 0 0 0

key = 13599840256 1 0 0

key = 68773560320 0.5 0 0

key = 0 10 0 0

}

}

I hope someone can point me either to a tutorial with more indepth info on solar panel creation or through the forum. Thanks in advance. If anymore info is needed please ask and I will supply it.

[Diazo]

The issue is that nowhere in your part.cfg file do you tell KSP it is a solar panel.

You need to add the MODULE ModuleDeployableSolarPanel to make KSP understand this part is supposed to generate electricity. Check out one of the stock solar panels, it should show you what variables are needed.

I believe the ModuleDeployableSolarPanel includes the animation code as well so you do not need the ModuleAnimateGeneric at all, but confirm that yourself in testing.

D.

[Caithloki]

Thanks for helping with that, It is now working on one side, is there a certain way to make both sides collect electric charge?

[MrHappyFace]

Here's a relevant thread on that: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/135480-Help-with-dual-side-Solar-Panel-(Blender-Unity)?p=2220924#post2220924

[Caithloki]

Okay that might assist me, I will try it out later, I assume with using the ModuleCurvedSolarPanel from Near Future Solar, I will need to state it as a dependency for the mod?

[Jim123]

can someone help me i'm trying to make a solar panel as well and that forum is down so i need help