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Mechjeb Docking in Low G?


Zosma Procyon

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Can Mechjeb handle docking maneuvers on or very near the surface of the lower gravity worlds, like Minmus, Dres, Pol, Bop, or Gilly? I'm interested in building a tall multi segment vertical tower on one of those. The base would be a massive heavy ore loaded thing to provide a steady anchor to build on.

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I highly doubt it, but it might if the vessel can be flown using only RCS.   But I'm pretty sure the MJ docking module was written for zero g environments, and may not like the fact there is constant acceleration in one direction.   It might not even engage because the target is landed.   I dunno, but it's worth trying. 

You might have more success if you use something like the Docking Alignment indicator mod.  Set your vessel to Radial Out, with the docking port on the bottom, and fly it like a Kerbal on EVA.  Use the indicator to get you right over the target and slowly descend. 

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You could try the Translatron Keep Vert mode with SmartASS in Surf Up. It can act as a hover hold.  Use the Speed control in Translatron to raise your altitude and set it to zero and it will hold your altitude. Make sure Kill H/S is unchecked and use RCS to move around and it should be pretty easy to dock. I use it all the time to taxi landers around bases.

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