[1.0.2] NovaPunch 2.09. - May 6th - 1.0 Compatibility Update

[Tiberion]

I am prepping 2.02 right now, the new engines and SAS updates for the new reaction wheels, hopefully sometime this evening.

Craft files should mostly work, though the ASAS pieces are going away, so you might need to leave the 2.01 ASAS pieces in until you can remove them from crafts and such.

[frizzank]

The new part height is different than the old ones. I made the heights of the engines more sensible numbers like 2.5m instead of 2.456217863m. Also the tops of all the engines I made so far should be at 0.0.

You will simply have to detach the engine and re-attach them in the VAB to fix the weird gap, and anything attached to the bottom of them.

[Tiberion]

Yep, that too; I was just doing that on the included craft files, heh.

[frizzank]

Hopefully less struts will be needed as well with the new ASAS.

[SBaL]

Why are you taking the ASAS' out? Wouldn't it be more sensible to convert them into the new SAS type, so that there's more than just the 1.5m stock SAS thingy to choose from.

The old SAS modules could be converted into reaction wheel modues, making larger crafts easier to turn without RCS.

Is at least what I've done here on this end.

Anyways. Keep up the great work guys.

[sidfu]

hopely someone puts out how to add the new sas function to existing command pods. i tried putting the code fromt he stocks .cfg file into other command moduels from mods but didnt work. it would only show up in description but not use the new asas

[Tiberion]

The NP pods will have SAS in them, and all of the flat 'old sas' modules will have both SAS and reaction wheels in them. Reaction Wheels are toggleable, so if you don't want the powerdrain/extra torque you can turn it off.

You would only need an SAS-only module in a few cases where you arent using one of the pod or command pieces that has one built in (like a probe body) - we might look into solutions for that later.

[Toyotawolf]

Huzzah!! Yours was the first mod i ever downloaded and i can't wait to start using it again You just made some happy space born Kerbals

[Tiberion]

Okay guys.. the spaceport is not working (can't login, so I can't upload the new version)

So we'll have to go with Mediafire for now: http://www./?gbaybdv4v6q6561

Let's consider this a test version of NovaPunch 2.02

Here's the changelog:

Changelog for 2.02:

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Updated engine models for several of the NP engines. Some texture tweaks for those not swapped yet. (You will need to load up old craft files and re-attach the engines properly before launching)

Added SAS computer modules and reaction wheels as appropriate to all Command Pods and Unmanned control units.

Added a new winglet to fit the Bearcat 5x engine as Saturn style stabilizers. Use incremental rotations to align it properly. It will also work on any other attachable surface)

Converted previous SAS modules into a combo SAS Computer/Reaction Wheel module - available for all diameter sizes. (Note you can disable the reaction wheel if you do not want added torque)

Tweaked some SRB balance numbers (thanks to Qerbal for the input)

Removed the old "ASAS" parts from the folder - If you used them on a craft file you'll need to remove them and resave before deleting the NP_ASAS* folders inside of GameData/NovaPunch2/Parts/SAS/

Test it out, find the broken things I missed, tell me how things are working now.

Some notes:

The new SAS is pretty amazing, the oscillation is vastly reduced. Unfortunately, its not 100% gone. On large rockets (typically consisting of 5m parts) and engine gimbals enabled, the SAS will still have a bit of back and forth input when holding course. Having spoken with a dev about it, this is actually the fault of the same thing which has plagued the large parts in the past; the mathematical errors which occur when the Mass of Unity parts goes past a certain threshold. So the same thing which makes tanks dance on their engines or just snap off affects the SAS trying to figure out the velocity of the rocket to correct it.

Using proper strutting will certainly keep the oscillations from breaking the rocket, and if you can fly the 1st stage without SAS or without Gimbals, you shouldn't have any trouble afterwards. And on the whole SAS control is really awesome now. Let me know your experiences.

Also try out the Odin RCS performance. It has been plagued with some RCS imbalance issues causing it to drift when translating - there should be some fixes for that in place in KSP now. Just enable FINE CONTROL MODE when using RCS to translate/dock and you should see a big difference.

[Toyotawolf]

Love the new look of the engines Tiberion and gang, keep up the good works

[maackey]

I haven't tried NovaPunch for a long while (because of excess parts I'd never use), this is looking really good.

It seems that all the decouplers are incredibly heavy compared to the stock ones. KW has this problem too. Any plans on making them a bit lighter?

[0x7be]

I was just about to ask if author would update NP for new 0.21 SAS/Reaction wheels mechanics

But he did it faster than I punch my keyboard

Great job!

[magnemoe]

Just tested this in 0.21, first rocket was an 5 meter with four 3.5 meters boosters, lifted 100 ton to LKO with no wobble so I'm very happy. Needed very few struts to, normally I would need clost to 100 for an so heavy load.

[hellion13]

wow man, i leave town for a day and look what happens this has been downloaded, but i have to wait to test it;.;

[mwlue]

COngratz on the 2.02 release!!!! but mediafire is dxxx slow here in hong kong....

[Tiberion]

Okay uploading the new version to Spaceport now. I went ahead and tweaked the decoupler mass values before uploading, but that's the only change. I am labeling that file 2.02b and will update the mediafire mirror soon too. I'll also upload a small file with the updated configs so you guys won't need to re-download the whole mod package.

[simmy2109]

Thanks for keeping this running. It seems that KW Rocketry may be dead now. They're thread has been closed for over a month, and there seem to be problems with it in 0.21. I am going to miss those KW engines... I always like NP better anyways though!

Edited July 25, 2013 by simmy2109

[hellion13]

this sucks kinda, ive had five minutes to even look at the parts today (busy busy) gonna rectify that situation right now

[Toyotawolf]

Okay uploading the new version to Spaceport now. I went ahead and tweaked the decoupler mass values before uploading, but that's the only change. I am labeling that file 2.02b and will update the mediafire mirror soon too. I'll also upload a small file with the updated configs so you guys won't need to re-download the whole mod package.

The spaceport description lists it as for 0.20.2 I think it goofed on ya, smack it around.

[Tiberion]

Okay, updated file is available on Spaceport and Mediafire as of now. If you downloaded it previously and want the lower-mass decouplers then here's a patch file: http://www./?j2inbacxlbo5tzi

[Santi]

Great job!

Finally I can build a nice replica of the Saturn V http://puu.sh/3LueL

[frizzank]

Please report any bugs you find and we will strive to fix them as soon as possible.

[hellion13]

this sucks kinda, ive had five minutes to even look at the parts today (busy busy) gonna rectify that situation right now

edit: situation rectified, new engines look amazing, and idk if its the new sas or what, but just a slapped together wannabe saturn V made it to orbit and the Mun and back with little to no strutting(8 holding the bearcat 5x on to the tank)

[ArkaelDren]

Why are you still using separate folders for parts that are simply re-sized? 1m, 2m and so on, and not simply adding them in the cfg files, to save on the total parts pack size?

[mushroomman]

I'm actually amazed at how not-wobbly these rockets are. Even if I did go a little overboard on the strutting

Edit - is there any way to make fearing decoupling a little less messy?

Edited July 26, 2013 by mushroomman