Mod Request: EVA Helper

[Genolution]

I like doing orbital construction with KAS but I often times have difficulty arresting my velocity in relation to my target on EVA. I find myself drifting too far away to place an object before I can position and orient the part correctly. What I would like to do is to get close to my target and upon arrival hit a button that arrests my velocity in relation my target. Or optionally some kind of tether which holds me stationary near the section of the craft I want to attach parts to. A KAS dependency would certainly be ok. I turn wrenches for a living and don't have a clue if this sort of thing is feasible or how much work this would be so please pardon me if I ask for too much. Thanks for your time.

Edited May 15, 2016 by Genolution
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[Tex_NL]

There is a VERY easy solution to your problem. It might not exactly what you're looking for but the results are the same.

Always have your Kerbal bring either a Pegasus I Mobility Enhancer or a EAS-1 External Command Seat. Attach this first near your construction site and have your Kerbal mount the ladder or seat. It won't interfere with KIS/KAS functionality but your Kerbal won't drift away. This is especially useful when working with big, heavy parts that require multiple Kerbals to be present.
When done simply dismount and detach the ladder/seat for future use.

[Genolution]

@Tex_NL That's a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of that. To expand on that I wonder if it would be possible to make a ladder like part that looks like an umbilical  to give the illusion of being tethered.

[Tex_NL]

22 minutes ago, Genolution said:

@Tex_NL That's a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of that. To expand on that I wonder if it would be possible to make a ladder like part that looks like an umbilical  to give the illusion of being tethered.

You can already do that. Instead of a seat/ladder do the same with a KAS winch.

[Genolution]

When you grab the winch connector can you still attach parts at the same time?