Icecovery Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Custom Parachute Message is a Kerbal Space Program mod that adds a perseverance style customizable parachutes, with a cool shader! Review by @Kottabos Features: Encode message to your parachute just like perseverance Customize parachute color palette Customize each and every individual section on the parachute (There are 320 sections!) Over 30 pattern presets Share custom patterns with your friend Preview parachute pattern in VAB/SPH Cool looking and more realistic translucent parachute shader Just visual change, all original RealChute functionality untouched (i.e.. you can still pick different material, set different size to the parachute via RealChute config) Customization Interface: Static image in case GIFs not loading correctly: Spoiler Shader Comparison: Say goodbye to leather-made parachute! Left: My Shader Right: Stock Diffuse Shader More Screenshots: Spoiler How to Use: Spoiler Basic: Enter action group editing mode. Open the RealChute's parachutes config menu on a parachute. Select "Encoded" as the chute model in the RealChute config menu. If "Encoded" is not an option under "Chute Model", then this parachute is not supported. After selecting the "Encoded" chute model, exit action group editing mode, right-click on the parachute part, press the "Toggle Customization Window" button. A "Customize Parachute" window should pop up, a preview model will also appear on the north wall of the VAB. Noted that this parachute does not reflect the actual size of the parachute, change that in the RealChute config menu. The "Flat Preview Model" toggle will let you choose whether use the flat preview model instead of the 3D preview model. Customize the parachute as you wish, any change will be automatically saved if the "Auto Update" toggle is On. If you encounter any performance issue (unlikely to happen unless you are running on a potato) when editing the parachute, turn off "Auto Update", and remember to click the "Update" button to save the change. UI features: Color selection: Click on a color selection button will reveal or switch to the color parameters for the corresponding color, click on the same button again will hide the color parameters. You can copy and paste the hexadecimal color value (must start with '#') to the Hex text field under RGB slider, or you can paste the full name of a color in English to that text field, which will translate the name to a hexadecimal color value. Editing modes: There are two editing modes, Standard and Bitwise. Standard mode: encode your message using the same method to encode the message on perseverance's parachute. If you switch Off the "Ring 4 is coordinate" toggle, the coordinate will become the fourth word, encoded the same way as Ring 1 - 3. You should only use the regular Latin alphabet in the Words text field, no space is allowed in each word. Each word must not exceed 8 characters long. There are also some presets for you to choose from under the preset section. Bitwise mode: set value for each individual section(bit) on the parachute. There are 4 rings, each ring with 80 strips, therefore there are in total 320 bits on the parachute. You can copy the code for the current pattern under the Pattern code section, you can also paste the code in the text field that has "Load" and "Clear" buttons beside it, and click the "Load" button to load the pattern from the code. You can share your parachute design with your friend or clone patterns between parachutes using these features. There is no global memory for custom patterns, save the pattern code on external storage media (e.g. "MyCoolChutePatterns.txt"). There some presets for this mode as well, located under the presets section. Under the "Set bit individually" section you can toggle each of the 320 bits however you wish. Select "Encoded" Chute Model! Bitwise Mode: The bottom three arrows should be in reverse order, but you get the idea, right? Changelog: Spoiler ======================================== Custom Parachute Message ======================================== A Kerbals Space Program MOD by Icecovery ======================================== Changelog ---------------------------------------- v1.0.1 - 2021/07/15 * For KSP 1.12.x * Recompile asset bundle for Unity 2019.4.18f1 * Fixed a bug where NullReferenceException might be thrown after closing the customize windows ---------------------------------------- v1.0.0 - 2021/03/03 * For KSP 1.11.x * Initial release ---------------------------------------- Dependences: RealChute Parachute System (To change parachute model, it's much better than the stock parachute system) Module Manager (Not Included) Download: SpaceDock Also available via CKAN License: Custom Parachute Message was released under MIT License Source Code: Github Edited July 15, 2021 by Icecovery Update for KSP 1.12.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlecat Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Fantastic!!! 8 minutes ago, Icecovery said: Right: My Shader Left: Stock Diffuse Shader These labels may be swapped... The new 'chute is on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecovery Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Just now, Beetlecat said: Fantastic!!! These labels may be swapped... The new 'chute is on the left. Oh you are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heheda Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 WOW is a Wonderful mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck6017 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 This is a cool idea, and I like the shader. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktosiu Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Must... not... install any more... mods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecake Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Very cool mod. Now we need a MSL or Perseverance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunes0mbre Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 So cool ! Imma try it RN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KallangoVerde Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 04/03/2021 at 00:15, Icecovery said: Custom Parachute Message é um mod Kerbal Space Program que adiciona um estilo de perseverança personalizável paraquedas, com um sombreador legal! Características: Codifique a mensagem para o seu pára-quedas, assim como a perseverança Personalize a paleta de cores do pára-quedas Personalize cada seção individual do pára-quedas (há 320 seções!) Mais de 30 predefinições de padrão Compartilhe padrões personalizados com seu amigo Visualize o padrão de paraquedas em VAB / SPH Um sombreador de pára-quedas translúcido de aparência legal e mais realista Apenas mudança visual, toda a funcionalidade RealChute original intacta (ou seja, você ainda pode escolher materiais diferentes, definir tamanhos diferentes para o paraquedas via configuração RealChute) Interface de personalização: Imagem estática caso os GIFs não carreguem corretamente: Revelar conteúdos ocultos Comparação de Shader: Diga adeus ao pára-quedas de couro! Esquerda: My Shader Right: Stock Diffuse Shader Mais capturas de tela: Revelar conteúdos ocultos Como usar: Revelar conteúdos ocultos Basic: Enter action group editing mode. Open the RealChute's parachutes config menu on a parachute. Select "Encoded" as the chute model in the RealChute config menu. If "Encoded" is not an option under "Chute Model", then this parachute is not supported. After selecting the "Encoded" chute model, exit action group editing mode, right-click on the parachute part, press the "Toggle Customization Window" button. A "Customize Parachute" window should pop up, a preview model will also appear on the north wall of the VAB. Noted that this parachute does not reflect the actual size of the parachute, change that in the RealChute config menu. The "Flat Preview Model" toggle will let you choose whether use the flat preview model instead of the 3D preview model. Customize the parachute as you wish, any change will be automatically saved if the "Auto Update" toggle is On. If you encounter any performance issue (unlikely to happen unless you are running on a potato) when editing the parachute, turn off "Auto Update", and remember to click the "Update" button to save the change. UI features: Color selection: Click on a color selection button will reveal or switch to the color parameters for the corresponding color, click on the same button again will hide the color parameters. You can copy and paste the hexadecimal color value (must start with '#') to the Hex text field under RGB slider, or you can paste the full name of a color in English to that text field, which will translate the name to a hexadecimal color value. Editing modes: There are two editing modes, Standard and Bitwise. Standard mode: encode your message using the same method to encode the message on perseverance's parachute. If you switch Off the "Ring 4 is coordinate" toggle, the coordinate will become the fourth word, encoded the same way as Ring 1 - 3. You should only use the regular Latin alphabet in the Words text field, no space is allowed in each word. Each word must not exceed 8 characters long. There are also some presets for you to choose from under the preset section. Bitwise mode: set value for each individual section(bit) on the parachute. There are 4 rings, each ring with 80 strips, therefore there are in total 320 bits on the parachute. You can copy the code for the current pattern under the Pattern code section, you can also paste the code in the text field that has "Load" and "Clear" buttons beside it, and click the "Load" button to load the pattern from the code. You can share your parachute design with your friend or clone patterns between parachutes using these features. There is no global memory for custom patterns, save the pattern code on external storage media (e.g. "MyCoolChutePatterns.txt"). There some presets for this mode as well, located under the presets section. Under the "Set bit individually" section you can toggle each of the 320 bits however you wish. Select "Encoded" Chute Model! Bitwise Mode: Changelog: Revelar conteúdos ocultos ================================================ Mensagem de pára-quedas personalizada ======= =================================== Um Kerbals Space Program MOD por Icecovery ============================================== Changelog --------- ------------------------------- v1.0.0 - 2021/03/03 * Para KSP 1.11.x * Versão inicial - --------------------------------------- Dependências: Sistema de pára-quedas RealChute (para mudar o modelo do pára-quedas, é muito melhor do que o sistema de pára- quedas padrão ) Gerenciador de Módulo (não incluído) Download: SpaceDock Também disponível via CKAN Licença: Mensagem de pára-quedas personalizada foi lançada sob licença MIT Código fonte: Github This mod is insane! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyne Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Damn, that's really interesting. Looking forwards to giving it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al2Me6 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 This is wonderful! Is there any chance for a triple parachute model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecovery Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/17/2021 at 12:23 PM, Al2Me6 said: This is wonderful! Is there any chance for a triple parachute model? I made this mod mainly to replicate Perseverance's parachute, and I have no plan of making a triple canopy version of the chute currently. You can still attach three chutes to your vessel, with the benefit they can be set to different patterns individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al2Me6 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Icecovery said: I made this mod mainly to replicate Perseverance's parachute, and I have no plan of making a triple canopy version of the chute currently. You can still attach three chutes to your vessel, with the benefit they can be set to different patterns individually. That's understandable. Thank you for making this! Makes RealChutes infinitely better to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypervelocity Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 this is lovely @Icecovery, just lovely! congratulations on the release! I will deffinitely incorporate this into my install! Thanks a million! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSS_Snag Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Is there any reverse compatibility for this mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshu Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Cool idea for a mod, and congratulations for TOTM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecovery Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 2:24 AM, Aussie Toad Stool said: Is there any reverse compatibility for this mod? It should be backward compatible to 1.8, but do make a backup before testing. On 4/2/2021 at 5:35 AM, jshu said: Cool idea for a mod, and congratulations for TOTM! Thank you! Just realized that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW-1 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Cool, so now the chute can say "Send Snacks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Great mod! Would it be possible to have actual words rather than the perseverance weirdness (from perseverance not your mod ) Edited April 29, 2021 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_1234 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Can you make an update to support the stack chutes and double chutes? Apart from planes, almost all of my craft use the double chute instead of the single chute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayel Posted February 13, 2024 Share Posted February 13, 2024 On 4/4/2023 at 7:13 PM, User_1234 said: Can you make an update to support the stack chutes and double chutes? Apart from planes, almost all of my craft use the double chute instead of the single chute. I agree with this, there should be a way for this mod to work with the stack chutes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eridan_203 Posted May 12, 2024 Share Posted May 12, 2024 Very cool mod! Thanks to the author for the work! Too bad there is no further development.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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