BobCat Ind. - Colonization, exploring and research vehicle

[Tommygun]

Could you make the Lander platform smaller in diameter by loading the DEMV into it pointing nose up and having some kind of robotic hinge joint that lowers it to normal position after landing?

[BobCat]

It is necessary to test the robot arm, but I do not think it will work well. Now I am considering various options, and many hours of test them using different modes. I think that first I will release the rover "as is" because the creation and development of the lander takes time. In any case, the rover is now almost ready for use, and good descent in stock parts.

[phoenix_ca]

Yay!

I have to ask though: Is the crew module full of Kerbals on launch? Because if it is...an empty version would be nice. Mostly so that it can easily be a nice addition to a fledgling base somewhere, rather than showering the place in Kerbals. (Though if you say "bah, I don't wanna" that's fine; it should be a simple cfg edit and duplication of the part file.)

[colmo]

Of the landers, the former is reminiscent of the Bigtrak Cuttlefish, which works well. The skycrane would require less modelling - an optional detachable drogue parachute for deceleration prior to deploying the skycrane's rockets would be nice.

[BlueSubstance]

Looks pretty cool. How long does it take until you finish?

[Lazurkri]

The first Idea would work, if it was some sort of "Drop Capsule"

Only thing is, it'd need to be angled inside the capsule so its nose upwards ( To keep from making it a massive capsule, which would mean you'd need some way of straightening it when you land so its belly down. Oh, and the wheel assembly would need to be able to retract/fold.

[BobCat]

Only thing is, it'd need to be angled inside the capsule so its nose upwards ( To keep from making it a massive capsule, which would mean you'd need some way of straightening it when you land so its belly down. Oh, and the wheel assembly would need to be able to retract/fold.

Everywhere there are pros and cons, hampered by technical limitations. Therefore, we must choose a path that will not interfere with the technical features of the game.

How long does it take until you finish?

I do not call release date, it could be tomorrow, or next month.

Of the landers, the former is reminiscent of the Bigtrak Cuttlefish, which works well. The skycrane would require less modelling - an optional detachable drogue parachute for deceleration prior to deploying the skycrane's rockets would be nice.

Yes, the first option is similar to the Cuttlefish. It good work to descent rover

[mrrpamplemousse]

I want both! but I prefer the kind of cutterfish...

[BobCat]

payload test

45 t peak load (not recomended) - speed 60 km/h (recomended 10)

27 t max load - speed 75-80 km/h (recomended 50)

12 t recomended load - speed 112 km/h (recomended 80)

[Elven_sword]

Wow, that's one hell of a payload. I don't think that a robot arm should be a priority, though.

[BobCat]

empty and test cargo

Example payload "Kethane hunter"

[mrrpamplemousse]

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/002/252/me-gusta.jpg

Me Gusta... I want it NOW!!!

[BobCat]

Variant deploy heavy cargo.

45t cargo payload (can be anything)

delivery cargo to point

deploy lander leg

undocking it...

...and say bye bye

[BobCat]

Wow, that's one hell of a payload. I don't think that a robot arm should be a priority, though.

I will not do such a robotic arm, simply because they do not know how, even if I strongly want.

[mrrpamplemousse]

I will not do such a robotic arm, simply because they do not know how, even if I strongly want.

if you gave the exact dimention of top and rear, the other people could make attachment to DEMV. (Such as a robotic arm)

[BobCat]

upd first post

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Edited September 24, 2012 by BobCat

[trbinsc]

It seems like the internal view you used is powered by the mechjeb hullcam or something, because the crew portraits in the bottom right are in the Mk1-2 pod. Is this correct? Why not do it the proper way? Other than that, this is looking awesome!

[EvilotionCR2]

Mark I looks like harvester with solar panels(i'm looking at you HarvesteR!not really).

But very good 9/10

[mrrpamplemousse]

so beautiful...

Edited September 24, 2012 by mrrpamplemousse
to big pic

[BobCat]

It seems like the internal view you used is powered by the mechjeb hullcam or something, because the crew portraits in the bottom right are in the Mk1-2 pod. Is this correct? Why not do it the proper way? Other than that, this is looking awesome!

Do you have a link to a tutorial as well, to do it? Because I do not know how to implement it as the upstream.If the opportunity arises to make the interior as it is necessary, I will update the rover

to all Thx a lot.

[trbinsc]

I don't know how, I was just wondering if it was planned. It's great to hear you are planning on doing it.

[zYnthethicz]

Just wondering, because you have written all the instructions on how to install and stuff, is there supposed to be a download link to the MARK II?

[BobCat]

Everything is ready and loaded, I expect the letter to the PM on one person.

[trbinsc]

Are you not the only one working on it? Who are you waiting on?

[BobCat]

Are you not the only one working on it? Who are you waiting on?

nothing, just mait moment))