[WIP] Apollo-like crew module (Updated download 17.2.2014)

[DasBananenbrot]

No problem real life is always more important, especially if your gf had to go to ER O.o

By the way it is funny that you "anglified" my nick ,I guess most people aren't even sure what it means

Edited December 16, 2013 by DasBananenbrot

[Razorcane]

Orian, you probably would have been better off using the World Space Saturn V.

[Ledenko]

Alright, so I've uploaded the updated version with reworked textures and fixed parachute animation. Is probably not balanced with the current science system, for now I've put it with the mk1-2 module (and I hope it's working because I don't have a save in career to check), but I'm open to suggestions.

Link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27552313/kp0110_a2.zip

[DasBananenbrot]

yaaay too bad I have to sleep now; work :/ I hope 0.23 won't break it as it is just a capsule because 0.23 will probably already out when I be home tomorrow

Edit: Nope, will test it now, sleep must wait 20 minutes more

Edited December 16, 2013 by DasBananenbrot

[DasBananenbrot]

By the way the half-meter version of the Apollo-style LES from this pack http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/37138-Wolf-Aerospace-Perfectrons-L-E-S-Packfits quite nicely (not totally flush but certainly nice enough, unfortunately my game crashed and now is no time for a scrrenshot anymore) I guess this is a good alternative. I think you don't need to make one for yourself (unless you really want to) Just link it for everyone who uses your mod. PDCWolf probably would like that extra PR too *wink*

[Ledenko]

Thanks, I'll test and see how it works! Since I have a model ready, it's not much of a problem to make a version that's completely flush with the model.

Technical stuff: Both modules use one 1024x1024 texture (plus one normal map for the main module), I *think* I configured it to reference the texture and load it into memory only once, but I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?

[DasBananenbrot]

Thanks, I'll test and see how it works! Since I have a model ready, it's not much of a problem to make a version that's completely flush with the model.

Technical stuff: Both modules use one 1024x1024 texture (plus one normal map for the main module), I *think* I configured it to reference the texture and load it into memory only once, but I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?

Well if you got a model ready then it is no problem *wink*

[DasBananenbrot]

By the way could you revise the node under the capsule maybe? Because I want to use the 2.5 mdecoupler from DRE as the capsule isn't so much wider than 2.5m and this decoupler is made to fit flush with heatshields so it fits nicely under your round underside of the capsule but the bottom node seems to be bit inside the capsule so I can't attach the decoupler without it to be inside the capsule bottom too (will post a Screenshot soon so you can see what I mean)

[Ledenko]

You've just reminded me I wanted to put in an automatic shroud because you're right, it only works well visually with the stock large decoupler. I'll see if I can solve it that way

[DasBananenbrot]

Well that would certainly be nice For everyone who wants to use RPM with it . As currently the Mk 1-2 pod internal is used, the config for RPM is fairly easy

When he or someone else gets done with IVA, I can do set the IVA with MFD's or someone else can. If they do the modeling of the IVA I can do the prop set ups if they like. Just PM when the IVA gets done or what not.

The Mk1-2 internal will work with the config. Its universal to what ever part is using the IVA, if it uses

INTERNAL

{

name = PodCockpit

}

Docking port would need a code like this in that part, just change Example Name to part name:

@PART[Example Name]
{
	MODULE 
	{
	name = JSIExternalCameraSelector
	cameraContainer = dockingNode
	cameraIDPrefix = DockingPortCam
	}
}

I forgot that pod comes with docking port, it doesn't look like typical KSP kind.

Edited December 18, 2013 by DasBananenbrot

[DasBananenbrot]

Made an MM file for RealChute myself. Was actually quite easy. Will test it now, may need some more tweaking. If it is working should I post it?

[schoff123]

Made an MM file for RealChute myself. Was actually quite easy. Will test it now, may need some more tweaking. If it is working should I post it?

Please do! i love RealChute, it would be nice to have both this mod and that one

[DasBananenbrot]

Please do! i love RealChute, it would be nice to have both this mod and that one

Will upload it tomorrow I promise but if RL comes into the way I am sorry . But I want to test it before I give it to anyone although it is "just" a MM file

Edited December 19, 2013 by DasBananenbrot

[DasBananenbrot]

By the way Ledenko when you finished the capsule shroud and the LES you consider putting this on release forum as it is basically released then? Well no IVA, but I guess that will take some more time

[kiwiak]

I hope capsule will have HUD-navball, like this one that bobcat currently develops

[DisarmingBaton5]

I hope capsule will have HUD-navball, like this one that bobcat currently develops

I believe a navball is included with RPM.

[Mihara]

I believe a navball is included with RPM.

I think what he meant is a transparent-HUD navball. Which is not included in the example prop -- to make it you would need to create your own prop, in which the shaders are up in a specific way, ("KSP/Alpha/Unlit transparent" is the key trick to making a transparent display) and mess around with color configuration options and maybe texture colors, which is what BobCat did.

[aeTIos]

I hope capsule will have HUD-navball, like this one that bobcat currently develops

-awesomeimagesnip-

Wow, wow, wow. That looks pretty darn slick.

[Ledenko]

Banana, by all means post those configs

I haven't even begun the concept stage of IVA, so glass cockpit is a yes, specifics are a hurr durr

[kiwiak]

I think what he meant is a transparent-HUD navball. Which is not included in the example prop -- to make it you would need to create your own prop, in which the shaders are up in a specific way, ("KSP/Alpha/Unlit transparent" is the key trick to making a transparent display) and mess around with color configuration options and maybe texture colors, which is what BobCat did.

I dont really know much about modding... if model of capsule is released, it is posible to copy such prop into your own capsule, or you need source? Bobcat never releases source

Edited December 20, 2013 by kiwiak

[scorchdestroya]

I dont really know much about modding... if model of capsule is released, it is posible to copy such prop into your own capsule, or you need source? Bobcat never releases source

Where did you get the Neptune panel props form?

[Mihara]

I dont really know much about modding... if model of capsule is released, it is posible to copy such prop into your own capsule, or you need source? Bobcat never releases source

Props are easy to reuse, that is essentially what I'm doing with RPM's MFD in the first place -- initially it was made for ALCOR too. I didn't need model source to do it it.

[Ledenko]

Small update:

I've added an automatic shroud and moved the bottom node to the actual bottom of the module, so it doesn't clip into parts below it.

Download link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27552313/kp0110_a3.zip

[DasBananenbrot]

Yay, too bad I don't have time to play

[Ledenko]

It's ok, I don't like the way it looks so I'm remaking the fairing anyway