How do I make EVA Science Experiment Kit work

[theMikeSwan]

I have tried using the EVA Science Experiment Kit with a pilot on the launch pad, in space, and landed. I have tried with a scientist in space and landed. Each time I get a message that EVA Science can't be done right now. 

Is there a facility that needs to be upgraded? Is there something else I'm missing? Does the kerbal have to let go of the ship first?

I know I'm not the only one that has run into this as I saw a message in Discord with the same issue but no solution. I have also seen that the experiments can be done in zero-g.

[Curveball Anders]

3 hours ago, theMikeSwan said:

Does the kerbal have to let go of the ship first?

Bingo!

That had me stumped for a while  too.

[Anonymous49]

On 1/28/2021 at 12:22 AM, theMikeSwan said:

I have tried using the EVA Science Experiment Kit with a pilot on the launch pad, in space, and landed. I have tried with a scientist in space and landed. Each time I get a message that EVA Science can't be done right now. 

Is there a facility that needs to be upgraded? Is there something else I'm missing? Does the kerbal have to let go of the ship first?

I know I'm not the only one that has run into this as I saw a message in Discord with the same issue but no solution. I have also seen that the experiments can be done in zero-g.

ez, bring the kerbal out with the kit on his cargo backpack, usually alongside the jetpack. Then, right click the kerbal when it is outside and there is a button to make an experiment, i tried that before

[Graknils]

I haven't tried it in orbit, but I know it works while EVA on the surface of a planet/moon. It's similar to setting up a remote science station except this experiment always stays with the scientist.

[Snark]

On 2/3/2021 at 11:15 AM, Graknils said:

I haven't tried it in orbit, but I know it works while EVA on the surface of a planet/moon.

It's totally doable in orbit, and in fact has a different animation than on the surface.   

But you can't be hanging onto a ladder while doing it.  You have to let go of the ship.

[Anonymous49]

i remember doing it when a kerbal was in a TUBE and brought it back inside