KSP Interstellar Extended Support Thread

[pmborg]

2 hours ago, jhook777 said:

Now that is a nice looking space plane. Does the airforce know you took their design? lol. very cool.

Hello,

This airplane can takeoff from EVE and return Kerbin?

[enewmen]

11 hours ago, pmborg said:

Hello,

This airplane can takeoff from EVE and return Kerbin?

YES.  Take off from Kerbin, land on EVE,  THEN takeoff from EVE and land on Duna, THEN takeoff from Duna and land on the Mun, then RETURN and Land on Kerbin.  Possible refuel in orbit needed after landing on 2-3 heavy planets.  The warp-drive is often used to save on fuel for travel and reaching orbit.  A large folding radiator is also needed for a long & slow decent on heavy planets/moon (Kerbin/Eve/Laythe, etc) .

EDIT:  You didn't think I'll leave the Kerbals on Eve's surface?

Edited December 13, 2019 by enewmen

[jhook777]

Discovery Magnetic Confinement Fusion Rocket!

[pmborg]

Hello @FreeThinker

With this latest build of KSPI I am getting these errors:

[LOG 21:37:22.285] PartLoader: Compiling Part 'WarpPlugin/Parts/Engines/AluminiumEngine/LiquidMetalInjectionEngine/AluminiumLiquidMetalEngine'
[LOG 21:37:22.298] AluminiumLOX not found in resource database. Propellant Setup has failed.
[ERR 21:37:22.298] Module ModuleEnginesFX threw during OnLoad: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
  at ModuleEngines.SetupPropellant () [0x000a4] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at ModuleEngines.OnLoad (ConfigNode node) [0x000d7] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at PartModule.Load (ConfigNode node) [0x001ab] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0

[ERR 21:37:22.305] Invalid boolean value! Field hasIspThrottling, value no on object of type FNPlugin.FuelConfiguration

[LOG 21:37:22.326] PartLoader: Part 'WarpPlugin/Parts/Engines/AluminiumEngine/LiquidMetalInjectionEngine/AluminiumLiquidMetalEngine' has no database record. Creating.
[LOG 21:37:22.333] DragCubeSystem: Creating drag cubes for part 'AluminiumLiquidMetalEngine'
[LOG 21:37:22.370] PartLoader: Compiling Part 'WarpPlugin/Parts/Engines/AluminiumEngine/MonopropellantEngine/AluminiumMonopropellantEngine'
[LOG 21:37:22.386] AluminiumLOX not found in resource database. Propellant Setup has failed.
[ERR 21:37:22.387] Module ModuleEnginesFX threw during OnLoad: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
  at ModuleEngines.SetupPropellant () [0x000a4] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at ModuleEngines.OnLoad (ConfigNode node) [0x000d7] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at PartModule.Load (ConfigNode node) [0x001ab] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0

[LOG 21:37:22.409] PartLoader: Part 'WarpPlugin/Parts/Engines/AluminiumEngine/MonopropellantEngine/AluminiumMonopropellantEngine' has no database record. Creating.
[LOG 21:37:22.415] DragCubeSystem: Creating drag cubes for part 'AluminiumMonopropellantEngine'
[LOG 21:37:22.454] PartLoader: Compiling Part 'WarpPlugin/Parts/Engines/AluminiumEngine/PneumaticPowerFuelFeed/AluminiumPneumaticEngine'
[LOG 21:37:22.467] AluminiumLOX not found in resource database. Propellant Setup has failed.
[ERR 21:37:22.467] Module ModuleEnginesFX threw during OnLoad: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
  at ModuleEngines.SetupPropellant () [0x000a4] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at ModuleEngines.OnLoad (ConfigNode node) [0x000d7] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0
  at PartModule.Load (ConfigNode node) [0x001ab] in <9d71e4043e394d78a6cf9193ad011698>:0

 

I hope it helps!

Edited December 21, 2019 by pmborg

[bub10]

Can Antimatter Engines be added?

 

[FreeThinker]

@bub10 KSPIE It already has several Antimatter Reactors. The one displayed above is called a Beam Core Antimatter Engine, which can be created in KSPIE by attaching a Beam Antimatter Core Reactor with a Magnetic Nozzle.

Note, do not forget to add a lot of radiator, like this

Alternatively Install Nertea Far Future Mod which Beam Core Engine part  is augmented by KSPIE to use the same components

Edited December 24, 2019 by FreeThinker

[jhook777]

Part I of the  ISRU tutorial. More the precursor to the tutorial as a great many unexpected things happened during this mission that kinda of sidetracked away from tutorialness. Still, after all the dust settled the base is set up and I can do a proper ISRU breakdown in the next video using it. Till then (day or two) enjoy viewing my struggles

 

 

[Neoks]

Hello I was playing ksp with some mods and i have Iterstelar extended , i saw  i can have solar wind but can i process it or not? 

 

[Gargamel]

Moved to Add-on discussion

 

[zer0Kerbal]

best place to ask about KSPIe

 

[FreeThinker]

13 hours ago, Neoks said:

Hello I was playing ksp with some mods and i have Iterstelar extended , i saw  i can have solar wind but can i process it or not? 

 

Solarwind can be processed into tesource in the KSPIE ISRU Refrigerator Part

[Neoks]

thanks

[zer0Kerbal]

1 hour ago, FreeThinker said:

Solarwind can be processed into tesource in the KSPIE ISRU Refrigerator Part

I just can't resist, even if nobody else gets the pun(s)

so you're telling me there is an ice cold Korona in that there fridge?

>)

[James Kerman]

Hello @Neoks, I've merged your question and the comments following it into this dedicated thread for KSPIE support.

[Neoks]

So what is the best engine tech in ksp interstelar extended? 

[FreeThinker]

On 12/29/2019 at 8:38 PM, Neoks said:

So what is the best engine tech in ksp interstelar extended? 

well best is a relative temp but in terms of deltaV it would probably extreme fusion propulsion tech which unlocks the Kerbstein and Bussard Fusion engine, they allow you to forget about DeltaV requirements and travel to the stars many lightyears away

Edited December 31, 2019 by FreeThinker

[jhook777]

Planetary ISRU part II, nothing exploded this time! (but don't let that stop you from watching  )

 part III coming soon.

Edited December 30, 2019 by jhook777

[FreeThinker]

@jhook777 very nice one, I added the video it to the ISRU Section on the OP. Btw, how did you get this contraction to the surface of Minimus?

Edited December 31, 2019 by FreeThinker

[Neoks]

How beam power works and how create a beamed network?

[FreeThinker]

@neok

Please read https://github.com/sswelm/KSP-Interstellar-Extended/wiki/Beamed-Power

Beamed Power

Receiver Types:

Type	Tech requirement	Efficiency	Mass	Max Capacity	Bandwidth	Coverage	Relay	Special
Surface Thermal	low	low	heavy	high	Full Spectrum	Full	no	Can be used for Thermal propulsion
Solar Thermal	average	low	average	high	Microwave up to Ultraviolet	Full	partial	Suitable for Low orbit solar power collecting
Solar Photovoltaic	low	high	average	average	Infrared up to Ultraviolet	Full	no	Powered by the Sun, most efficient in near infrared
Thermal photovoltaic	average	average	heavy	high	Full spectrum	Full	no	Powered by the Sun
Rectenna	average	high	light	low	Microwave up to Ultraviolet	selected in VAB	no	most efficient in microwave and infrared
Ultraviolet photovoltaic	high	high	average	average	Soft X-Ray down to Infrared	Full	no	most efficient in extreme ultraviolet
Multiwavelength Dish	low - very high	high	heavy	average	Microwave up to Ultraviolet	selectable in Flight	partial	Also able to transmit when connected to a beam generator and relay when another dish is available
Phased Array	high	good	average	low	Microwave up to Infrared	selected in VAB	yes	Also able to transmit and relay
X-ray Photovoltaic	very high	high	heavy	average	X-Ray to Infrared	Full	no	Most efficient in Hard X-rays

 

Parts

Image

Name

Technology

Cost

Mass

Receive / Transmit Diameter

can receive thermal

can receive electric

can receive data

Receive Wavelength

Transmit Power @ 2.5m

Can Transmit Science

Can Link Up

Can Relay

Transmit wavelength

Transmit Efficiency

Receive Efficiency

Role / Special

Special

Microwave Transducer

Large Electrics

2000

4 t

10m

no

no

no

n.a.

4 GW

yes

n.a.

no

8.56 mm

maximum

n.a.

Integrated Microwave Generator

Inline Thermal Receiver Mk1

Large Electrics

2000

n.a.

maximum

Can power thermal engine  or generator

Multi Bandwidth  Dish Transceiver (Shielded)

Advanced Solar Technology

5000

6 t

5m

10 nm - 1m

yes

yes

yes

yes

n.a.

high

universal transceiver

In flight bandwidth switching

Phased Array Transiever

Advanced Solar Technology

1 t

5 m

2 GW

1 - 10 mm

1 GW

no

8.56 mm

n.a.

100%

Deployable Phased Array Transiever

Advanced Photovoltaic Materials

2.5 t

25m

5 GW

1 - 10 mm

2.5 GW

yes

8.56 mm

90%

90%

Radial Phased Array

2

35 Ghz , 94 Ghz,

Inline Thermal Electro Phased Array

2

35 Ghz , 94 Ghz,

90%

Sphere Thermal Electro Phased Array

2

35 Ghz , 94 Ghz,

90%

Radial Microwave Rectenna

5m

Diode Infrared Laser Turret

1

0.5 m

n.a.

750 nm - 1mm

no

85%

n.a.

Early IR trasnmitter  with Build in Beam generator

Integrated IR Beam generator

Radial Thermal Voltalic Receiver

2

5 m

750 nm - 1mm

no

n.a.

60%

Radial Photvaltalic Receiver

2

5m

10 nm -700 nm

60%

Radial Rectenna

2

5m

1 mm - 1 m 750 nm - 1mm 10nm - 750

no

no

Oversized Thermal Dish Receiver Aluminum

3

100m

yes

1/3 thermal power

yes 0.005%

400 nm - 1m

microwave only

DIRECT

yes

Performs better in UV visible light wavelengths

can receive in electric at 1/3 thermal power

Oversized Thermal Dish Receiver Gold

3

100m

yes

1/3 thermal power

yes 0.005%

400 nm - 1m

microwave only

DIRECT

yes

ss

Microwave Infrared Rectenna

3

10m

no

yes

750 nm - 1m

no

no

no

75%

Infrared Mirror

3

10m

700 nm - 1mm

no

no

yes

95%

Can directly relay beamed power

can only relay

UV Light Mirror

3

10m

10 nm -700 nm

no

no

yes

90%

Can directly relay beamed power

can only relay

Multi Bandwidth  Dish Transceiver (Medium)

Advanced Photovoltaic Materials

10000

8 t

10m

yes

yes with 0.005%

Configurable 10nm - 1m

yes

RELAY

yes

yes

Depends on connected beam generator

Depends on wavelength

universal transceiver

In flight bandwidth switching

Multi Bandwidth Dish Transceiver (Large)

Microwave Power Transmission

40000

32 t

20m

yes

1 mm - 1 m 750 nm - 1mm 10nm - 750

yes

RELAY

yes

yes

Depends on connected beam generator

Depends on wavelength

universal transceiver

In flight bandwidth switching

Beamed Power Absolution

Atmospheric absorption of beamed power in general follows the following graph

 

Data Transmission

Besides beamed power transmission, some of the parts used for beamed power are also suitable for data transmission. For comparison the stock transmitter are included

Name	Type	Interval	PacketSize	Transmit Cost	Standby Cost	Dish Angle	Transmit Distance	Combinable
Communotron 16	DIRECT	0.6	2	12 EC			5.0e+5	True
HG-5 High Gain Antenna	RELAY	0.35	2	18 EC	1.15 EC / s	90	5.0e+6	True
RA-2 Relay Antenna	RELAY	0.35	1	24 EC			2.0e+9	True
RA-15 Relay Antenna	RELAY	0.35	2	24 EC			1.5e+10	True
RA-100 Relay Antenna	RELAY	0.35	4	24 EC	1.1 EC / s	0.025	1.0e+11	True
Communotron DTSM1	DIRECT	0.35	2	12 EC			2.0e+9	True
Communotron HG-55	DIRECT	0.15	3	20 EC			1.5e+10	True
Communotron 88-88	DIRECT	0.1	2	20 EC			1.0e+11	True
Microwave Phased Array Transceiver	RELAY	0.1	1	25 EC	2.5 EC /s	160	1.0e+7	True
Deployable Microwave Phased Array Relay Reciever	RELAY	0.1	1	100 EC	10 EC /s	160	5.0e+7	True
Radial  Thermal Dish Receiver	DIRECT	0.1	1	50 EC	5 EC /s	0.005	1.0e+12	True
Folding Thermal Dish Receiver Gold	DIRECT	0.1	1	50 EC	5 EC /s	0.005	1.0e+12	True
Multi Bandwidth Rectenna Dish Transceiver (10m)	RELAY	0.1	1	100 EC	10 EC /s	0.005	1.0e+13	True
Multi Bandwidth Rectenna Dish Transceiver (20m)	RELAY	0.1	1	400 EC	40 EC /s	0.005	5.0e+13	True
Oversized Microwave Infrared Thermal Receiver	DIRECT	0.1	1	800 EC	80 EC /s	0.005	1.0e+14	False

 

Mk1/Mk2 Thermal Receiver

The Mk1/Mk2 Thermal Receiver is the first beamed power receiver ( it has the advantage that it is compatible with any wavelength, a property of thermal receivers). It basically operates by absorbing the beamed energy and generate thermal heat. The thermal heat can then be used directly for propulsion or energy production when connected with a thermal electric generator. The Mk1/Mk2 Thermal Receiver optimal receival is 100% from the sides and 0% from the top or bottom. This blindspot can be a major problem when ascending because during a natural gravity turn, the bottom will point directly to KSC. Therefore placing a transmitter next to the KSC is the worst location for a transmitter when ascending.  there are basically 2 methods of combatting this. Either place a beamed power transmitter a few kilometer to the west  or use a transmitter on a ship east from KSC.  Putting the transmitter westward is the easiest and has to advantage of allowing you to park a transmitter at a high hill or mountain, which benefits from low atmospheric absorption. The disadvantage is that it requires a retrograde orbit. On the other hand using a ship vessel as transmitter has the advantage is that you can place vessels in a prograde orbit, requiring less propellant. Regarding the launch, the normal gravity turn is not the ideal ascend as it would reduce the time you are in range of your transmitter. Instead use a vertical launch and turn horizontal at 35000 m.  This will ensure the thermal receiver sides are exposed as long as possible to your transmitter. Next one in space, you are advice to use a thermal receiver dish, which functions as a slave, feeding the thermal receiver for power. The big advantage of a dish is that they can receive beamed power direct from the bottom of the vessel. You can do even better if you combine it with a power pivot from infernal robotics, aiming the dish at the surface transmitter.

The following picture might clarify what kind of ascend profile you have to use.

Edited September 18, 2018 by FreeThinker

 

Edited December 31, 2019 by FreeThinker

[jhook777]

23 hours ago, FreeThinker said:

@jhook777 very nice one, I added the video it to the ISRU Section on the OP. Btw, how did you get this contraction to the surface of Minimus?

built it in situ!  landed a construction ship, dug up a bunch of stuff, surveyed the site and plopped it down

full vid on the process is the one posted on Dec 28th. It's like an hour and 45 minutes long though so maybe double tap that fast forward button.

glad you like the tutorial, i'll have the next one up soon!

[pmborg]

Hello @FreeThinker good year for you!

• In every cubic meter of seawater, for example, there are 33 grams of deuterium. As far as I know, there isn't any ISRU to do that in KSPI am I right?

I am creating some ISRUs that exists in real life but not yet in KSP or KSPI let me know if you are interested I will glad to provide you sample:

    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleResourceConverter
        ConverterName = Deuterium
        StartActionName = Start ISRU [Deuterium]
        StopActionName = Stop ISRU [Deuterium]
        AutoShutdown = true
        TemperatureModifier
        {
            key = 0 100000
            key = 750 50000
            key = 1000 10000
            key = 1250 500    
            key = 2000 50    
            key = 4000 0
        }                
        GeneratesHeat = true
        DefaultShutoffTemp = .8
        ThermalEfficiency
        {
            key = 0 0 0 0
            key = 500 0.1 0 0
            key = 1000 1.0 0 0
            key = 1250 0.1 0 0
            key = 3000 0 0 0
        }

        UseSpecialistBonus = true
        SpecialistEfficiencyFactor = 0.2
        SpecialistBonusBase = 0.05
        Specialty = Engineer
        EfficiencyBonus = 1

         INPUT_RESOURCE
         {
            ResourceName = water
            Ratio = 1000
            FlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW
           }
         INPUT_RESOURCE
         {
            ResourceName = ElectricCharge
            Ratio = 5000
         }
         OUTPUT_RESOURCE
         {
            ResourceName = Deuterium
            Ratio = 0.033
            DumpExcess = false
            FlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW
         }
    }

 

[jhook777]

@pmborgI'm pretty sure 'Ocean Extraction' works for that as long as your universal drill is submerged and pulling in 'intake liquid' which is a resource the drill itself will carry in small quantities. About enough for the ISRU to extract goods from it much like regolith processing. I know the All-in-One ISRU does ocean extraction, I'll have to check to see which dedicated units also do ocean extracion.

By submerged I mean just the end of the drill under the surface. Don't have to dunk the whole thing.

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by jhook777
edited for clarity

[FreeThinker]

@pmborg  Yes, KSPIE Seawater Extractor is very similar in functionality to Atmosphere extractor in that it converts the main medium (in this case IntakeLqd) and converts it into everything that is present in that local sea (which includes Deuterium).

The Universal Drill indeed contains an IntakeLqd pump, which  need to be partially submerged to function. Alternatively you can use Atmospheric intakes to directly convert the seawater into resources

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by FreeThinker

[pmborg]

Hello @jhook777 and @FreeThinker,

Thanks for your replies.

I will test it later on, when online again, thanks for the hints!

I am still not sure, if we are talking exattly about the same thing, i.e. Deuterium don't need to be available as direct resource, because he is part of all water in cosmos including in our little earth, in that proportion that I mentioned at least for water.