Radially Attached Experimental Data Storage Container (New download link)

[Tassyr]

Is there any way to make somthing store more than one sample ? for example if one was to modify the .cfg of the kas Boxes, to store samples but have the smallone store less than the large ones.

and by that i mean turning them into storage containers so they can store samples themselves, not store the storage containers.

so far I haven't found a way. It seems hardcoded to 1 of each type (EVA data/Sample Data) of data.

[KerbMav]

You could always put more then one container on the craft, it will tell in the flow text if the same data is already stored.

[Tassyr]

You could always put more then one container on the craft, it will tell in the flow text if the same data is already stored.

It's to the point where I not only do this, but I arrange them in sets of two on a radial decoupler with parachute so I can make sure they make it down to kerbin intact. xD meaning I'll have four-to-eight sample containers per craft now. c.c

[sharpspoonful]

Sadly the .cfg edit directly in the part fries. You need to use this one; add it to the KAS "addModule.cfg" file.

/////////////// sample box /////////////

-snip-

Note: DO NOT store this again in a container. it WILL lose all data.

Aww Tassyr, you stole my thunder. Although, I changed the attachOnStatic = False to true. I figured you could place it on the ground, collect a sample then pick it back up. I was just about to test it when I saw this!

EDIT: I tested yours, Tassyr, and was unable to place it into a container. It's not showing up on the list of stowable equipment.

Edited October 22, 2013 by sharpspoonful

[Tassyr]

Aww Tassyr, you stole my thunder. Although, I changed the attachOnStatic = False to true. I figured you could place it on the ground, collect a sample then pick it back up. I was just about to test it when I saw this!

EDIT: I tested yours, Tassyr, and was unable to place it into a container. It's not showing up on the list of stowable equipment.

Odd, it works fine on my end... Lemme tinker a bit more o.O

Yeah, just tested it, works fine o.O

http://i.imgur.com/GJPMwQl.png

No idea why it'd break on your end... what other mods do you have?

Edited October 22, 2013 by Tassyr

[sharpspoonful]

Its in my SIG. I should probably slim down.

EDIT: I double checked it and it looks like I lost the last bracket when I copy/pasted. It's fixed.

Edited October 23, 2013 by sharpspoonful
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[Tassyr]

Its in my SIG. I should probably slim down.

EDIT: I double checked it and it looks like I lost the last bracket when I copy/pasted. It's fixed.

Hey, in that case I have a question. Do you have issues moving the containers around with a kerbal on EVA in zero g? I'm working to fix a glitch where Jeb plays ballerina in space whenever he's carrying one.

[CaptRobau]

Any chance of a more stock-like texture? It stands out the way it looks now.

[Talisar]

Any chance of a more stock-like texture? It stands out the way it looks now.

What did you have in mind? I grabbed the color directly from stock parts, and I ended up making the door and handles stand out because it kind of got lost, being so small and grey.

[CaptRobau]

It looks too clean. Squad parts have worn out edges and a certain color palette. The yellow handles and the grate like texture look the most un-Squad. You could convert the Squad textures to png with this: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/mbm-to-png-file-converter/. It might give some insight in what colors they use for what, common details included in the textures, etc. It's hard too exactly pinpoint what makes some a Squad part, but I hope I've given you somewhat of a clue what to look for.

[Talisar]

Texturing is definitely not my strong point, but I"ll take a stab at an improvement

[sharpspoonful]

It looks too clean. Squad parts have worn out edges and a certain color palette. The yellow handles and the grate like texture look the most un-Squad. You could convert the Squad textures to png with this: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/mbm-to-png-file-converter/. It might give some insight in what colors they use for what, common details included in the textures, etc. It's hard too exactly pinpoint what makes some a Squad part, but I hope I've given you somewhat of a clue what to look for.

But it matches the FusTek parts pretty well. No one ever said it was stockalike you know...

[acc]

good work, i will test it.

finds the way to my default mods list. i guess

[TimMartland]

It looks too clean. Squad parts have worn out edges and a certain color palette. The yellow handles and the grate like texture look the most un-Squad. You could convert the Squad textures to png with this: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/mbm-to-png-file-converter/. It might give some insight in what colors they use for what, common details included in the textures, etc. It's hard too exactly pinpoint what makes some a Squad part, but I hope I've given you somewhat of a clue what to look for.

I agree. I really like the look of this part, but I try to only use stockalike mods and this would be much better if it blended in with the stock parts and didn't stand out.

[rottielover]

Just wanted to drop a thank-you note!

[nlancaster]

Just downloaded this and it does not appear in my tech tree under "sciencetech"

[Jivaii]

Just downloaded this and it does not appear in my tech tree under "sciencetech"

Did you research it after installing? iirc, it's the second node

[nlancaster]

Which second node? Science Tech is the 3rd node on the bottom. And no node above or below that has this part in it unresearched.

[Jivaii]

Hmm, did you look in the science tech node, and see if there's a non-greyed out option in the scroll down? It's that or remove and re-install the mod.

[Murdock]

Sadly the .cfg edit directly in the part fries. You need to use this one; add it to the KAS "addModule.cfg" file.

/////////////// sample box /////////////

GRAB

{

stockPartName = TAL.Radial.Experiment.Storage.Container

evaPartPos = (0.0, 0.00, -0.15)

evaPartDir = (0,0,-1)

physicJoint = true

storable = true

storedSize = 5

attachOnPart = True

attachOnEva = False

attachOnStatic = False

attachSendMsgOnly = False

}

Note: DO NOT store this again in a container. it WILL lose all data.

If you use Module Manager (many mods already require it!), you can do this without editing cfg files for either KAS or another mod. Just create a new .cfg file and put it somewhere in your GameData directory. Then, use the built in function from KAS to add grab-ability:

@PART[TAL_Radial_Experiment_Storage_Container]
{
	MODULE
	{
		name = KASModuleGrab
		evaPartPos = (0.0, 0.00, -0.15)
		evaPartDir = (0,0,-1)
		physicJoint = true
		storable = true
		storedSize = 5
		attachOnPart = True
		attachOnEva = False
		attachOnStatic = False
		attachSendMsgOnly = False
	}
}

Check out my KAS Extension Mod for more goodies like this!

[Talisar]

Download links for the current version have been updated. Thanks go to Majiir for providing file hosting.

[Jivaii]

Still use this mod, makes it very useful to carry more then 1 copy of each science (gotta horde ALL the science)

[jimmyjack]

Ive been cheating and using this for a long while now, its a great part!

[Jivaii]

Ive been cheating and using this for a long while now, its a great part!

I wouldn't consider it cheating, since the lander I'm using them with has a science lab attached (Yes, somewhat inefficient, but screw it, it's working beautifully)

I'm going to see about writing a MM file to make it compatible with KAS's remove/attach system.

Edited May 12, 2014 by Jivaii

[BudgetHedgehog]

I'm going to see about writing a MM file to make it compatible with KAS's remove/attach system.

It's literally 4 posts above yours:

If you use Module Manager (many mods already require it!), you can do this without editing cfg files for either KAS or another mod. Just create a new .cfg file and put it somewhere in your GameData directory. Then, use the built in function from KAS to add grab-ability:

@PART[TAL_Radial_Experiment_Storage_Container]
{
	MODULE
	{
		name = KASModuleGrab
		evaPartPos = (0.0, 0.00, -0.15)
		evaPartDir = (0,0,-1)
		physicJoint = true
		storable = true
		storedSize = 5
		attachOnPart = True
		attachOnEva = False
		attachOnStatic = False
		attachSendMsgOnly = False
	}
}