BobCat Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) The main direction of the company, is wheeled equipment for studying and colonization of planets Kerbol system.---Development thread---Development team -Bobcat-CrashnBurnDEMV Mk 1 version 1.0 ReleaseDuna Exploration Manned Vehicle (DEMV) - Heavy vehicles (6wd ATV) , for research, study of planets and their moons.This may be used to transport mining operations in low gravityCrew - 5weight - 4,5 taverage payload - 9 t (1G)max payload -15-18 t (1G)Change log-----------1.01-add MuMech fixed camera in interior-----------1.0-realeseDISCLAIMER: This mod needs KSP v0.16, cart plugin 1,34+plugin Cart is used with permissionTo install just unzip to KSP/ folder. cart.dll plugin goes to KSP/Plugins/, DEMV part goes to KSP/Parts/. If you wish to develop something similar feel free to use KSP/Sources/Cart/ source code as a reference. No permission is required; just mention an original author and distribute your derivative work under BY-SA license.Special thanks to Tosh for the support cart plugin------------------issuenot work context menuproblem whit collision (maybe)solutionPlugin cartComand (Bigtrak KSP), is not compatible with the plugin Cart, track to the folder Plugins were present only cart.dll but not CartCommand.dll------------------DEMV Mark 2 complex "Pretorian"The Mark II, a second generation rover from Bobcat Ind., has more stability, and greater capabilities due to it's modular design. We at Bobcat Ind. intend to develop several different payload packages for this very adaptable space truck.Cart 1.34 and mechjeb 1.9.3 required and included. (mechjeb is used for the cameras and the empty pod with crew capability)Please leave us comments on improvements or new payloads you would like to see.Crew - 2weight - 5 taverage payload - 12 t (1G)max payload -27 t (1G)max speed - 80 km/hChange log------------1.02-Fixed maximum speed-Fixed suspension-Fixed force fixing cargo module-Added horizontal attachment point for 1m units-Fixed some minor bugs-----------1.0-RealeseDISCLAIMER: This mod needs KSP v0.17, cart plugin 1,34+plugin Cart is used with permissionplugin Fixed Camera used with GPL licensed To install just unzip to KSP/ folder. cart.dll plugin goes to KSP/Plugins/, DEMVMark2 part goes to KSP/Parts/. If you wish to develop something similar feel free to use KSP/Sources/Cart/ source code as a reference. No permission is required; just mention an original author and distribute your derivative work under BY-SA license.Special thanks to Tosh for the support cart pluginissue-glass is not transparent must wait an updated carts plug-in from Tosh-----------------------------Center massBecause of the modular design, the payload you move the center of gravity of the rover. There is gentle and a little experience with ground tests to pick the load at which the center of mass is shifted slightly. Mass shell the pods must be equal to the mass of the payload, to the rover was able to take off vertically.When you walk on the surface of the center of mass of the planet is not so important.it's important - Follow the shift of the center of mass at equipping your roverDEMV Mark 4 "RAT" Pack realese Small and lightweight rover for exploring planet. 2 kerbals on aboard.Crew - 2weight - 4taverage payload - not testedmax payload - not testedmax speed - 130km\h (1G)Including - Rover DEMV Mark 4 "RAT" - cargo pack------ Energy module. RTG and Batteries------ Liquid fuel tank------ Kethane Tank (wait Kethane mod new realese)- Mark 4 "ION" ion engine- Mark 4 Liquid fuel engine------------------------DEMV D.R.O.P. realese unmanned De-orbit and Re-entry Operations Platform, for the safe delivery of cargo to the surface of planets. Based on BobCat ind. standart cargo conteiner form factor 4*2mCrew - unmannedweight - not testedaverage payload - 5tmax payload - not testedmax speed - not usedIncluding- D.R.O.P. platform------- D.R.O.P. unmanned decent control unit------- Parachute system------- Heavy RCS and RCS tankincluding in Mark 4 packAll BobCat ind product License Edited August 22, 2013 by BobCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cby Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Oh my God, Oh my God!So beautiful!!!and epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard` Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Awesome mod! You know that you can upload the extra images you have to the mod page on kerbalnet too - it's on the edit mod page just under the cover image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygun Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thank you for this mod Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibula Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Looks really well done i will do some testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togfox Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Wow. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atimed Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Munar trucking here we go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cby Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Err, it doesn't workWhen I get it, It simply clips through the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyjsst Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hopefully when Interiors are added, we could really ride the rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfStreak Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great job on this man. I have not driven it yet but it is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks. Now i have an alternative to Bigtrak or the normal cart rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygun Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 My file doesn't seem to want to un-zip.Anyone else getting an error while unzipping it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard` Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 My file doesn't seem to want to un-zip.Anyone else getting an error while unzipping it?Can't say I have, try unzipping it again or download the file again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Pilot395 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 My file doesn't seem to want to un-zip.Anyone else getting an error while unzipping it?You using a Mac? Archive Utility cannot take the awesomeness of this, so it won't un-zip properly.Try using the UnArchiver from the Mac App Store, it's free, and it can unzip tons of other formats Archive Utility cannot unzip.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaborn111 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Err, it doesn't workWhen I get it, It simply clips through the groundsame problem. tried kerbin, mun and minmus. all the same, clips to the height of the roof and is not usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobCat Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Err, it doesn't workWhen I get it, It simply clips through the groundsame problem. tried kerbin, mun and minmus. all the same, clips to the height of the roof and is not usable. hard to say what the problem is. I have never happened, and the Mun and the Minimus, I sat down with no problems with any capsule.You could not record video when the time falls through, maybe it will help me diagnose this bug?1 sec agoabout 50 tons and 1200 thrust - wheels and suspension kept properly, will not fail. Edited September 13, 2012 by BobCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobCat Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) issuenot work context menuproblem whit collision (maybe) - Maybe because I was not able to repeat at this bug, but maybe the reason the exact samesolutionPlugin cartComand (Bigtrak KSP), is not compatible with the plugin Cart, track to the folder Plugins were present only cart.dll but not CartCommand.dll Edited September 13, 2012 by BobCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauermajn1 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I love this but since landing large wheeled objects isn't something i can do easily, would you mind constructing a lander stage for the DEMV to make it easier on the less talented like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elven_sword Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Mauer, try the Bigtrak Cuttlefish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbinsc Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Wow, this thing is great! I can't wait to use it in it's natural habitat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCardinal Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 same problem. tried kerbin, mun and minmus. all the same, clips to the height of the roof and is not usable.That is probably caused by the KSP main settings. Tab graphics - Scatter density. If that is set too low it can cause this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elven_sword Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Some suggestions for the future:Make the DEMV a pod.Skycrane lander.Package a stock launcher in the zip.Kerbal model in the driver's seat.Shovel/forklift/light attachments.Basically I want this to become a more realistic Bigtrak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPFlyer Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Can't say I have, try unzipping it again or download the file again?I just tried to download it 4 times, always came back with invalid ZIP file - UNTIL I tried to extract it with WinRAR.Result - the file is *NOT* a ZIP file. It is either a .RAR or a .7z, mislabeled as a ZIP by the uploader. This does need to be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoar Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Corrected and fixed by the Kerbalnet team, try again please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead_poisoning Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 This is an awesome mod from what I've experienced and is something I've been waiting for for a long time. I've noticed a couple of issues, however; this mod is not fully compatible with MechJeb. You can't launch an unmanned, MechJeb-controlled ship carrying the DEMV---it requires a crew member aboard. I'm also noticing that I have no portraits of the Kerbals inside, so once one of them boards, they can't go EVA again and are basically stuck in the DEMV. The cruise control is a fantastic feature that was and is critically needed in the BigTrak. The physics and the suspension system also make the DEMV delightfully "small-boulder-proof"--it doesn't hit a pebble and go soaring end over end across the Munar surface, like the BigTrak tends to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobCat Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 I love this but since landing large wheeled objects isn't something i can do easily, would you mind constructing a lander stage for the DEMV to make it easier on the less talented like me. I plan on it, but not in the first place. I also am not a master of landing on the surface, but in standard parts are easily assembled lander, like the pictures in the first post.Some suggestions for the future:Make the DEMV a pod.Skycrane lander.Package a stock launcher in the zip.Kerbal model in the driver's seat.Shovel/forklift/light attachments. Plan for future changes I presented later. But I can say that some things on your list there will be mandatory.I'm also noticing that I have no portraits of the Kerbals inside, so once one of them boards, they can't go EVA again and are basically stuck in the DEMV.Portet highly buggy with multiple command modules, so I did not add them. All management crew worked through the context menu hatchThe cruise control is a fantastic feature that was and is critically needed in the BigTrak. The physics and the suspension system also make the DEMV delightfully "small-boulder-proof"--it doesn't hit a pebble and go soaring end over end across the Munar surface, like the BigTrak tends to do. This plugin "cart" features, not mine.))) I just used the opportunity to be closer to reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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