Target Center of Mass

[Zosma Procyon]

The "Target Center of Mass" function is broken. Instead of aiming for the COM of an asteroid, it points off to the side.

I'm using Mechjeb, but not for Targeting the Center of Mass since it does not have that function. And when I say off to the side, I mean WAY off to the side. Like 60+ degrees off on two axis, and not even pointing at the asteroid.

Is it possible this is a problem with that asteroid?

Edited December 23, 2015 by Zosma Procyon

[Stargate525]

You're going to have to give us more information than that. What mods are you using? And are you certain? The CoM of asteroids aren't necessarily their physical center. A lot of them are lopsided.

[Zosma Procyon]

I'm using Mechjeb, but not for Targeting the Center of Mass since it does not have that function. And when I say off to the side, I mean WAY off to the side. Like 60+ degrees off on two axis, and not even pointing at the asteroid.

[Superfluous J]

How far off to the side?

The COM of an asteroid is not necessarily at its volumetric center. Sometimes it's very obviously off to the side. I've always believed this was by design. At the very least, it's been like this since the very first asteroid I ever caught.

Edited December 23, 2015 by 5thHorseman

[Superfluous J]

13 minutes ago, Zosma Procyon said:

I'm using Mechjeb, but not for Targeting the Center of Mass since it does not have that function. And when I say off to the side, I mean WAY off to the side. Like 60+ degrees off on two axis, and not even pointing at the asteroid.

Ah. That's weird. I'd like to see an image showing it.

To get any traction with Squad, you'll need to recreate it in a wholly stock game. That, a screenshot, and your log files would make a nice bug report on the tracker.

[Zosma Procyon]

I'm going to try with a different asteroid. And anyway, it takes an hour to get into position. My last attempt ended in a crash.