[1.12.x] RetractableLiftingSurface Module released

[linuxgurugamer]

This is a small module which allows you to have a folding wing or other retractable lifting surface.  It allows for an integrated control surface (only one at this time).

Additionally, the integrated control surface is eased in once the wing is deployed, so that it doesn't kick in instantly

It's available here:  https://github.com/linuxgurugamer/RetractableLiftingSurface/releases

License: MIT

The following mods use this:

• Kerbonov Kn-2 Cockpit Module: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/60380-*
• REKT Escape Pod Mod: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/150837-*
• CONTARES 1.8.1 with addons for Tantares and TantaresLV: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/122102-*
• SXT Continued: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/151129-*
• Tunda Exploration: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/166915-*/
• KNES: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/164035-173-knes-13/

Instructions for use:

 

Add the following module to the cfg file ( which replaces the ModuleLiftingSurface):

    MODULE
    {
        name = RetractableLiftingSurface
        retracted = 1     // this value comes from the animation  If you find that you are getting
                        // lift when retracted, and no lift when extended, set this to 0
        retractedDeflectionLiftCoeff = 0
        extendedDeflectionLiftCoeff = 1.37 // 4.83m^
        useInternalDragModel = True

        // If no control surface as part of this lifting surface, then no need for
        // following two lines
        retractedCtlSfcDeflectionLiftCoeff = 0
        extendedCtlSfcDeflectionLiftCoeff = 1.25
    }

 

Edited August 21, 2019 by linuxgurugamer

[Joco223]

So you can make wings on planes that can move with your mod?

[White Owl]

Sounds fantastic! Have you tried it with FAR?

[blu3wolf]

So... swing wings? I would love to see something with automatic wing sweep in KSP. Takeoffs with 14 degrees sweep, mach 2 with 57 degrees sweep...

[White Owl]

Or wings that fold up to fit inside a fairing, then deploy for reentry. Or retractable canards for better subsonic handling of a big delta wing. Or wings that rotate into a "shuttlecock" configuration for reentry.

Lotsa possibilities. 

[Pappystein]

Um,   Paraglider for the Gemini Space Capsule anyone?       How about Inflatable wings?

 

Awesome Modlett Concept @linuxgurugamer  

 

[linuxgurugamer]

  On 8/8/2016 at 6:47 AM, Joco223 said:

So you can make wings on planes that can move with your mod?

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That's the idea.  It was written to support SXT, but should be flexible enough for a lot more

  On 8/8/2016 at 9:58 AM, White Owl said:

Or wings that fold up to fit inside a fairing, then deploy for reentry. Or retractable canards for better subsonic handling of a big delta wing. Or wings that rotate into a "shuttlecock" configuration for reentry.

Lotsa possibilities. 

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Yup.  Now all you modelers, get to work :-)

[fourfa]

I want wet wings that fold for storage in a Mk3 cargo bay, plz

[linuxgurugamer]

Wet wings, as in wings with tanks?

Edited August 8, 2016 by linuxgurugamer

[Beetlecat]

  On 8/8/2016 at 4:53 PM, linuxgurugamer said:

That's the idea.  It was written to support SXT, but should be flexible enough for a lot more

Yup.  Now all you modelers, get to work :-)

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Oh! This works for those little fold-up wings currently already in SXT? Perfecto!

[linuxgurugamer]

  On 8/8/2016 at 7:56 PM, Beetlecat said:

Oh! This works for those little fold-up wings currently already in SXT? Perfecto!

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It will, once we release SXT Redux

[Beetlecat]

  On 8/8/2016 at 8:27 PM, linuxgurugamer said:

It will, once we release SXT Redux

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Now I'm paying attention! ;D

[BT Industries]

Yay!!!

Now someone can make something along the line of this and/or this

 

Edited August 9, 2016 by BT Industries

[fourfa]

  On 8/8/2016 at 5:11 PM, linuxgurugamer said:

Wet wings, as in wings with tanks?

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Yes, exactly

[linuxgurugamer]

  On 8/9/2016 at 4:25 AM, fourfa said:

Yes, exactly

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That can be done to any wing out there, it's merely a matter of writing the config.

I would suggest, however, that the cost should be equal to the sum of the wing and an equivalent tank, to account for the extra cost in developing and building a hollow, strong wing

[Joco223]

Will you be able to attach a stock wing to a hinge (Infernal Robotics) and it gives lift according to the angle it is rotated?

[linuxgurugamer]

That should be taken care of by stock.  Regardless, this mod wouldn't have anything to do with that.

[stryker2279]

are there any mods currently using this plugin?

 

[linuxgurugamer]

  On 8/13/2016 at 4:29 PM, stryker2279 said:

are there any mods currently using this plugin?

 

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Not yet, but there will be shortly

[hraban]

Hello @linuxgurugamer

could you please explain what requirements a part needs to function as a lifting body with your plugin?

If I want to equip a Paraglider therefore, this requires a collider for the game internal calculation?

Edited August 15, 2016 by hraban

[linuxgurugamer]

Same thing that a regular part needs to be a lifting body.  The only thing this does is to change the amount of lift depending on how much it is deployed.

[hraban]

Hello @linuxgurugamer,

thank you for the nice plugin, it works well and is a must have for me and the mod Contares.

Here a picture of deployed Paraglider for the Kerbalized ESA IXV

 

[CobaltWolf]

  On 8/29/2016 at 5:20 PM, hraban said:

Hello @linuxgurugamer,

thank you for the nice plugin, it works well and is a must have for me and the mod Contares.

Here a picture of deployed Paraglider for the Kerbalized ESA IXV

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No way! I think I know what mini expansion BDB needs now...

[linuxgurugamer]

  On 8/29/2016 at 5:20 PM, hraban said:

Hello @linuxgurugamer,

thank you for the nice plugin, it works well and is a must have for me and the mod Contares.

Here a picture of deployed Paraglider for the Kerbalized ESA IXV

 

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Looks great.  when will you release a version for 1.1.3? (on CKAN)?

Edited August 29, 2016 by linuxgurugamer

[hraban]

  On 8/29/2016 at 5:27 PM, linuxgurugamer said:

Looks great.  when will you release a version for 1.1.3? (on CKAN)?

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Contares next update comes in two or three weeks but i will offer a beta download tomorrow. Including the 3rd Beta of Dassault-Hermes.