[WIP][1.1.3] Large Structural/Station Components [Image Heavy]

[udk_lethal_d0se]

Updated original post.

- Users can now get a 3D preview of selected parts.

[Initar]

Reminds me of an Ore Factory from the X Series.

Had the same thought!

Can't wait to see what else you got up your sleeve.

[waffleface]

So the asteroid mining operation finally has crew quarters docked to it.

Is that one of the asteroid mods, or a tiny moon?

[Initar]

Is that one of the asteroid mods, or a tiny moon?

I think it's this mod: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/33713-20-Asteroids-!!!!

[waffleface]

Sweet, thanks.

[Scotius]

Awesome preview. Wish more modders would use it.

[udk_lethal_d0se]

Awesome preview. Wish more modders would use it.

I'm uploading them all at the moment. So more previews are coming.

Plus, I like the SketchFab Portfolio Plan better than my previous; so there's another reason for me to do it.

[MmPMSFmM]

The attachment points on "Lean" are buggy...

Anyway, I had 2 Ideas:

1. A combination of the Lobby and the Foyer. Being on 1 side, the window and on the other, the ladders with hatch.

2. Crossroads with just 4 attachment points.

Edit: Back at the release thread

In this case, it will use ElectricCharge, Water & IntakeAir(Atmosphere) to generate Oxygen.

Ehm... Intake air can only be generated from atmospheres with Oxygen in them. And, since you need water, there's a leaf on the generator and it generates oxygen, it would only make sense if it required carbon-dioxide, right?

Edit 2: Could you confirm:

HM = Habitat Module.

OF = Orbital Factory.

CO = COrridor.

SH = ?

PG = Power Generator.

BP = Battery Pack

OB = ?

ST = ? Tank

IT = ?

Edited June 15, 2013 by MmPMSFmM
's in plural is Dutch -.-

[Whirligig Girl]

You deserve to be in the Dev team.

[udk_lethal_d0se]

The attachment points on "Lean" are buggy...

Anyway, I had 2 Ideas:

1. A combination of the Lobby and the Foyer. Being on 1 side, the window and on the other, the ladders with hatch.

2. Crossroads with just 4 attachment points.

Edit: Back at the release thread Ehm... Intake air can only be generated from atmospheres with Oxygen in them. And, since you need water, there's a leaf on the generator and it generates oxygen, it would only make sense if it required carbon-dioxide, right?

Edit 2: Could you confirm:

HM = Habitat Module.

OF = Orbital Factory.

CO = COrridor.

SH = ?

PG = Power Generator.

BP = Battery Pack

OB = ?

ST = ? Tank

IT = ?

SH - Structural Hub

OB - Observation Bay

IT - Ingenious Tab

As for the question about IntakeAir/Atmosphere, in this case it contains carbon dioxide; a key component in photosynthesis.

[Rassa Farlander]

These parts look great! Downloading as we type Anyway youd be interested in producing some big girders, strut adapters, and more variety of cubic octagonal strut type parts? For station solar arrays, etc Thanks for the hard work man!

-This was also posted in the main thread -

[MmPMSFmM]

SH - Structural Hub

OB - Observation Bay

IT - Ingenious Tab

Ah, and what's the S in ST?

As for the question about IntakeAir/Atmosphere, in this case it contains carbon dioxide; a key component in photosynthesis.

So you say kerbals exhale IntakeAir? But of course! That's obvious! Why didn't I think of that?

Edit:

- Generator Heatsinks

What's a generator heatsink?

Edited June 16, 2013 by MmPMSFmM

[Initar]

What's a generator heatsink?

"In electronic systems, a heat sink is a passive heat exchanger component that cools a device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air."

Wikipedia is you friend.

[udk_lethal_d0se]

Ah, and what's the S in ST?

So you say kerbals exhale IntakeAir? But of course! That's obvious! Why didn't I think of that?

Edit:

What's a generator heatsink?

ST = Spherical Tank.

As for the debate/argument regarding the Hydroponics module...

I'm just not going to argue, or lose sleep over it. The hydroponics module is self explanatory, growing plants/food in water with nutrients and not soil.

I regard to IntakeAir, it is air from the atmosphere; I'm pretty sure our own atmosphere contains traces of Carbon Dioxide. When it eventually comes to the manufacture of Oxygen, air is sucked in from atmosphere, cleaned, pressurized, etc; so I can effectively use IntakeAir for this instead of inventing a new resource.

One last point, a Co2 Scrubber would be used to absorb Co2 and treat exhaled air. So I really don't see why you have to get everything justified, is is after-all a game.

Some points of interest for you:

Wikipedia - Hydroponics

Wikipedia - Oxygen Manufacturing Plant

Wikipedia - Carbon Dioxide Scrubber

[waffleface]

Turns out Kerbin captured a passing asteroid as a rogue moon in in accentric polar orbit, and KerbinX are currently setting up mining operations without our knowing. A manned mission will soon rendezvous with this operation to gauge their intentions.

An unmanned probe made some visual images shortly before an unanticipated lifetime event closure.

Further diplomatic events are pending a future docking mission to this station.

[brobel]

that is a cool asteroid base

[Gryphorim]

quick question, are we going to see monopropellant and kethane versions of the round fuel tanks? if not could someone provide retextures for the existing round tanks? I honestly have no idea or talent for how to do that. Also, I resized the old model tank to act as a 1.25m based tank, 1/8th mass. Could I get the orange and green tank textures shown on post #122?

[brobel]

Right, I thought I'd give you all a sneaky peek at some of the Storage tank variants that will be available with the Factory plugin.

We have the following from top-right, clockwise with stats:

- Karbun Tank [Dry: 5, Full: 37, Capacity: 51200, Type: Gas]

- Oxygen Tank [Dry: 5, Full: 37, Capacity: 51200, Type: Gas]

- Water Tank [Dry: 5, Full: 37, Capacity: 6400, Type: Liquid]

- Atmosphere Tank [Dry: 5, Full: 37, Capacity: 51200, Type: Gas]

Why an Atmosphere Tank I hear you say? Well, you're going to have give those Hydroponic Modules a supply of atmosphere somehow.

those are going to be for his plugin he is making

[loppnessmonsta]

reminds me, i liked the multiple pipes better than the single one for the round tank. still a beautiful part, but i thought it gave it a more beefy/industrial feeling. just thought i'd mention it because of the whole factory plugin thing you're planning.

[jfx]

Awesome Mod

Once the physics model gets reworked I'll definitely build a space Knu ranch like in X.

[udk_lethal_d0se]

reminds me, i liked the multiple pipes better than the single one for the round tank. still a beautiful part, but i thought it gave it a more beefy/industrial feeling. just thought i'd mention it because of the whole factory plugin thing you're planning.

Some of the models will be getting a little more love when it comes to textures and meshes. It's been a little slow lately with part updates, but I'm working on a plugin.

Starting easy, by using hydroponics to grow food.

[brobel]

Some of the models will be getting a little more love when it comes to textures and meshes. It's been a little slow lately with part updates, but I'm working on a plugin.

Starting easy, by using hydroponics to grow food.

awhdhahdhwahsdhhwashd Sweet ill preorder 50000000000

i love plugins thay add so much to the game.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[udk_lethal_d0se]

Progress Update:

I think it's about time that I gave a Progress Report on my Factory Plugin.

Currently, I have the Hydroponics Module working as intended;

- It produces 6 Units of Vegetables every Kerbal Hour (3600 Seconds) and has the capacity to Store enough for 7 Kerbal Days (21600 Seconds).

- It consumes ElectricCharge at a rate of 15 units per Minute.

- It consumes Atmosphere (my defined Resource) at a rate of 15 units per Minute.

- It consumes Water (my defined Resource) at a rate of 7.5 units per Minute.

- It consumes Nutrients (described below) at a rate of 7.5 units per Minute.

Nutrients will be specific to each Module, they cannot be "topped-up"; once depleted the Module ceases to operate and you will need to replace it.

I'm still testing things, and working out how to use the save/load confignodes. I'll keep you all posted.

For your imaginations though... here's a quick insight to my plans; Hydroponics > Buffer/Storage > Cannery > Supply Container > Mess Halls (Maybe)

[comham]

Possibly rename that resource Plant Nutrients or Fertiliser, as it might be possible to misread it initially as nutrients, as in kerbal food.

[OopsThatNotWork]

Progress Update:

I think it's about time that I gave a Progress Report on my Factory Plugin.

Currently, I have the Hydroponics Module working as intended;

- It produces 6 Units of Vegetables every Kerbal Hour (3600 Seconds) and has the capacity to Store enough for 7 Kerbal Days (21600 Seconds).

- It consumes ElectricCharge at a rate of 15 units per Minute.

- It consumes Atmosphere (my defined Resource) at a rate of 15 units per Minute.

- It consumes Water (my defined Resource) at a rate of 7.5 units per Minute.

- It consumes Nutrients (described below) at a rate of 7.5 units per Minute.

Nutrients will be specific to each Module, they cannot be "topped-up"; once depleted the Module ceases to operate and you will need to replace it.

I'm still testing things, and working out how to use the save/load confignodes. I'll keep you all posted.

For your imaginations though... here's a quick insight to my plans; Hydroponics > Buffer/Storage > Cannery > Supply Container > Mess Halls (Maybe)

What rate do Kerbals consume vegetables at? Concerned how often Im going to have to send re-supply vessels to each facility. I plan to have one on every celestial body so thats why im asking.

EDIT: love all the stuff released so far