Probe core cannot stage, SAS will not engage

[tjsnh]

I have this issue frequently when using an existing stock squad model (such as a nose cone) as the model for a custom probe core part.
When launching, the vessel cannot stage (spacebar does nothing, but engines can be started by clicking on them manually), and SAS will not turn on.
Anyone else run into this? CFG below.

PART
{
    name = testconecore
    module = Part
    rescaleFactor = 1
    CrewCapacity = 0
    node_stack_bottom01 = 0.0, -0.625, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 1
    node_attach = 0, 0, -0.313, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0
    CenterOfDisplacement = 0.0, -0.2, 0.0
    TechRequired = unavailable
    entryCost = 6200
    cost = 320
    category = none
//    category = Pods
    subcategory = 0
    title = Test Warhead
    manufacturer = TEST
    description = Less drag due to pointy shape, a larger version suitable for medium radius boosters.
    attachRules = 1,1,1,1,0
    stackSymmetry = 2
    mass = 1
    dragModelType = default
    maximum_drag = 0.1
    minimum_drag = 0.1
    angularDrag = .25
    crashTolerance = 10
    maxTemp = 12000
    fuelCrossFeed = True
    bulkheadProfiles = size1
    thermalMassModifier = 6.0
    emissiveConstant = 0.95
    vesselType = Probe
    MODEL
    {
        model = Squad/Parts/Aero/cones/ConeA
    }
    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleAnimateHeat
        ThermalAnim = Cone_Heat
    }
MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleCommand
        minimumCrew = 0
        RESOURCE
        {
            name = ElectricCharge
            rate = 0.01
        }
    }
    RESOURCE
    {
        name = ElectricCharge
        amount = 200
        maxAmount = 200
    }
    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleReactionWheel
        PitchTorque = 1.5
        YawTorque = 1.5
        RollTorque = 1.5
        RESOURCE
        {
            name = ElectricCharge
            rate = 0.05
        }
    }
    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleAblator
        ablativeResource = Ablator
        lossExp = -7500
        lossConst = 0.1
        pyrolysisLossFactor = 6000
        reentryConductivity = 0.01
        ablationTempThresh = 500
    }

    RESOURCE
    {
        name = Ablator
        amount = 100
        maxAmount = 100
    }
MODULE
{
    name = ModuleDataTransmitter
    packetInterval = 0.6
    packetSize = 1
    packetResourceCost = 10.0
    requiredResource = ElectricCharge
}

    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleSAS
        SASServiceLevel = 3
    }
}

 

 

[Deimos Rast]

@tjsnhA late response I know, but I rewrote your config using the stock ConeA.cfg with your modules and values. The result? It works fine, both staging and enabling SAS. Below is my config, with highlighted differences (the main difference being that you removed poor Porkjet from the credits). Honestly, I can't see anything anything would make a difference - I even double checked your values against stock modules (heatshield, communotron, etc). If you're having this problem a lot, maybe something else is at work. Dunno mate, sorry.

My config, nice and pretty, use as you see fit.

Cheers.
 

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PART
{
//------------------------------------------------
	name = pointyNoseConeA_TEST
	module = Part
	author = Porkjet; Deimos Rast		//-----------------added
//------------------------------------------------
	MODEL
	{
		model = Squad/Parts/Aero/cones/ConeA
	}

	rescaleFactor = 1
//------------------------------------------------
	node_stack_bottom01 = 0.0, -0.625, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 1
	node_attach = 0, 0, -0.313, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0

	attachRules = 1,1,1,1,0
	stackSymmetry = 2
//------------------------------------------------
	TechRequired = start //--------------------------------------------Different
	entryCost = 0 //--------------------------------------------Different
	cost = 320
	category = Aero  //--------------------------------------------Different
	subcategory = 0
//------------------------------------------------
	title = Advanced Nose Cone - Type A (TEST)
	manufacturer = Goliath National Products
	description = Less drag due to pointy shape.
//------------------------------------------------
	mass = 0.075
	CenterOfDisplacement = 0.0, -0.2, 0.0
//------------------------------------------------
	dragModelType = default
	maximum_drag = 0.1
	minimum_drag = 0.1
	angularDrag = .25
//------------------------------------------------
	crashTolerance = 10
//------------------------------------------------
	maxTemp = 12000
	thermalMassModifier = 6.0
	emissiveConstant = 0.95
//------------------------------------------------
	fuelCrossFeed = true
	bulkheadProfiles = size1
//------------------------------------------------


//----------COMMAND------------------------------------//
	vesselType = Probe
	CrewCapacity = 0

MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleCommand
        minimumCrew = 0
        RESOURCE
        {
            name = ElectricCharge
            rate = 0.01
        }
    }


//--------------CONTROL------------------------------------//
MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleReactionWheel
        PitchTorque = 1.5
        YawTorque = 1.5
        RollTorque = 1.5
        RESOURCE
        {
            name = ElectricCharge
            rate = 0.05
        }
    }

MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleSAS
        SASServiceLevel = 3
    }


//----------------COMMUNICATIONS---------------------------//
MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleDataTransmitter
		packetInterval = 0.6
		packetSize = 1
		packetResourceCost = 10.0
		requiredResource = ElectricCharge
		DeployFxModules = 0		//--------------------------------------------Different
	}



//-----------------ANIMATION---------------------//
MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleAnimateHeat
		ThermalAnim = Cone_Heat
	}


//---------------ABLATOR--------------------------//
MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleAblator
		ablativeResource = Ablator
		lossExp = -7500
		lossConst = 0.1
		pyrolysisLossFactor = 6000
		reentryConductivity = 0.01
		ablationTempThresh = 500
	}



//------------------RESOURCES----------------------//
RESOURCE
    {
        name = ElectricCharge
        amount = 200
        maxAmount = 200
    }

RESOURCE
    {
        name = Ablator
        amount = 100
        maxAmount = 100
    }

//-------------------------------------------------DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE-------------------------------//
}