Request for experiment result on probe control point

[Jestersage]

I want to double check regarding probe control point: In order to remote control a probe outside of CommNet using a single pilot in-orbit Vessel (assuming it will have Relay antenna), with both outside of CommNet range: 

• If the In Orbit vessel is either a Mk1-3, Mk2 Lander Can, or MEM, it can be a OKTO2?
• Otherwise, it must be a RC-001S or RC-L01?

If no one have the answer, what kind of environment should I set up for it? Does it have to be in career mode, or can the experimental environment be made in sandbox -- and if so, how?

Edited July 2, 2019 by Jestersage

[bewing]

More info needed. When you say "single pilot", do you mean that there is only one kerbal on the craft? If there is only one kerbal, then that is not enough without the RC-XXX probe cores, AFAIK.

 

[Geschosskopf]

4 hours ago, bewing said:

More info needed. When you say "single pilot", do you mean that there is only one kerbal on the craft? If there is only one kerbal, then that is not enough without the RC-XXX probe cores, AFAIK.

I believe you are correct.  1 pilot has to fly the control ship, the other flies the probes (unless you have an RC-xxx core on the mothership)

[Jestersage]

6 hours ago, bewing said:

More info needed. When you say "single pilot", do you mean that there is only one kerbal on the craft? If there is only one kerbal, then that is not enough without the RC-XXX probe cores, AFAIK.

Clarified in OP. What I meant originally is indeed one single pilot-class kerbal (ie Jeb or Val, but only one of them).

So based on your response: If both vessel A and B are outside of CommNet, with A being the Crewable vessel (with relay antenna, of course), and B being the probe:

• If A have one single pilot-class, any probe core, including OKTO2, can control B?
• If A have no pilot class Kerbalnauts, then it must be RC-series?

[bewing]

No, If A has no pilots, then you cannot control a probe. As Geschosskopf said -- one pilot is always for the probe.

Then, depending on the probe core, you may need another pilot for craft A. TWO total. AFAIK, the second "pilot" can be a scientist if you have an MPL attached to your craft.

[Jestersage]

6 minutes ago, bewing said:

No, If A has no pilots, then you cannot control a probe. As Geschosskopf said -- one pilot is always for the probe.

Then, depending on the probe core, you may need another pilot for craft A. TWO total. AFAIK, the second "pilot" can be a scientist if you have an MPL attached to your craft.

Thanks. That confirm my understanding. Or more accurately, as there are only  5 "Probe control points" (The two RC series probes; Mk1-3; Mk2 Lander Can; MEM), with the latter 3 requiring two pilot, and unless an RC probecore is used, the number of pilot needed to control a remote probe does not decrease.