Chaka Monkey - Closed Development Thread

[trooperMNG]

Hi, I noticed that your Orion capsule holds only 3 kerbals. How can I put the nice Bobcat Orion IVA (simple but can hold 6 kerbals) in Chaka Orion instead of the ALCOR one that is provided in this pack? Nice work BTW, one of the most interesting on KSP

[Mecripp]

Hi, I noticed that your Orion capsule holds only 3 kerbals. How can I put the nice Bobcat Orion IVA (simple but can hold 6 kerbals) in Chaka Orion instead of the ALCOR one that is provided in this pack? Nice work BTW, one of the most interesting on KSP

You can edit the cfg and if you have the AmericanPack install also open the cfg you see

PART
{
// --- general parameters ---
name = XOrionPodX
module = CommandPod
author = BobCat

// --- asset parameters ---
mesh = model.mu




MODEL
{
  model = CMES/Pod/Orion_pod/model
  scale = 1.1872, 1.1, 1.1872
}

scale = 1
rescaleFactor = 1


// --- node definitions ---
// definition format is Position X, Position Y, Position Z, Up X, Up Y, Up Z
node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -1.157, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2
node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.885, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1


// --- editor parameters ---
TechRequired = spaceExploration
entryCost = 10400
cost = 10000
category = Pods
subcategory = 0
title = CHAKA / Orion Command Pod 
manufacturer = BobCat ind. / Modified by Chaka Monkey Exploration Systems, GmbH
description = Contains Monkey Snaxx

// attachment rules: stack, srfAttach, allowStack, allowSrfAttach, allowCollision
attachRules = 1,0,1,1,0

// --- standard part parameters ---
mass = 9
dragModelType = default
dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.15
angularDrag = 2
crashTolerance = 20
maxTemp = 3400
breakingForce = 66200
breakingTorque = 66200
vesselType = Ship

// --- internal setup ---
CrewCapacity = [COLOR="#FF0000"]3[/COLOR]   // <--------  EDIT change this to 6 if you want 6 kerbals, I keep it at 3 because of life support.
MODULE
{
	name = ModuleScienceContainer

	reviewActionName = Review Data
	storeActionName = Store Experiments	
	collectActionName = Take Data

	evaOnlyStorage = True
	storageRange = 2

	allowRepeatedSubjects = True
}
MODULE
{
	name = ModuleScienceLab

	containerModuleIndex = 0	
	dataTransmissionBoost = 1.5	
	crewsRequired = 1

	canResetConnectedModules = True
	canResetNearbyModules = True
	interactionRange = 5

	RESOURCE_PROCESS
	{
		name = ElectricCharge
		amount = 10
	}
}
MODULE
{
	name = ModuleScienceExperiment	

	experimentID = crewReport

	experimentActionName = Crew Report
	resetActionName = Discard Crew Report
	reviewActionName = Review Report

	useStaging = False	
	useActionGroups = True
	hideUIwhenUnavailable = True	
	rerunnable = True

	xmitDataScalar = 1.0
}


MODULE
{
	name = ModuleDataTransmitter

	packetInterval = 0.3
	packetSize = 2

	packetResourceCost = 15.0
	requiredResource = ElectricCharge

	DeployFxModules = 0
}




INTERNAL
{
  name = [COLOR="#FF0000"]OrionPod[/COLOR]   // <-----------  EDIT this line has you can see it's what, I use
}

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleCommand
	minimumCrew = 1	
}
RESOURCE
{
	name = ElectricCharge
	amount = 600
	maxAmount = 600
}

RESOURCE
{
 name = MonoPropellant
 amount = 400
 maxAmount = 400
}

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleGenerator
	isAlwaysActive = true
	OUTPUT_RESOURCE
	{
	   name = ElectricCharge
	   rate = 2
	}	
}
MODULE
{
	name = ModuleReactionWheel

	PitchTorque = 5
	YawTorque = 5
	RollTorque = 2

	RESOURCE
	{
		name = ElectricCharge
		rate = 0.1
	}
}


MODULE
{
       name = ModuleJettison
       jettisonName = Orion_shroud
       bottomNodeName = bottom
       isFairing = True
       jettisonedObjectMass = 0.1
       jettisonForce = 2
       jettisonDirection = 0 1 0

}
	MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleSAS
	}
	MODULE
	{
		name = ModuleHeatShield
		direction = 0, -1, 0 // bottom of pod
		reflective = 0.05 // 5% of heat is ignored at correct angle
		ablative = AblativeShielding
		loss
		{ // loss is based on the shockwave temperature (also based on density)
			key = 650 0 0 0 // start ablating at 650 degrees C
			key = 1000 1280 0 0 // peak ablation at 1000 degrees C
			key = 3000 1600 0 0 // max ablation at 3000 degrees C
		}
		dissipation
		{ // dissipation is based on the part's current temperature
				key = 300 0 0 0 // begin ablating at 300 degrees C
				key = 500 23 0 0 // maximum dissipation at 500 degrees C
		}
	}
	RESOURCE
	{
		name = AblativeShielding
		amount = 4000
		maxAmount = 4000
	}
}

// ----- DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS POINT ------

}

And back in the post somewhere someone set all the RPMS to the stock one you might look at there some screenshot of it somewhere in the thread.

Edited March 30, 2015 by Mecripp2

[_Augustus_]

I noticed that you guys have an Ares V. What happened to the Ares I? (Also if you make the Ares I, adapters for making the Ares IV would be nice).

[YANFRET]

I noticed that you guys have an Ares V. What happened to the Ares I? (Also if you make the Ares I, adapters for making the Ares IV would be nice).

Actually we licensed and then adapted Bobcat's really nice Ares core to fill the role of SLS, so for all things Ares you should refer to the original Bobcat American Pack from whence it came. You won't find a IV, but I should point out that except for it's use of SSME, SLS is essentially Ares IV.

[Sampa]

YANFRET? Do you have any suggestions for launch order for building that tug?

[Budgie]

If you're talking about the Duna transfer vehicle, launch the Center tank first. It doesn't have much RCS aboard, so it's easier to dock the other sections to it.

[Mecripp]

YANFRET are you adding or changing any engines names in the next update ?

[Sampa]

If you're talking about the Duna transfer vehicle, launch the Center tank first. It doesn't have much RCS aboard, so it's easier to dock the other sections to it.

Which one is the center tank?

[Budgie]

I think the craft file is called DROP TANK? It's launched on the orange-tank MLS rocket, and has a docking port on either side.

Ill post a picture in a sec:

-- Edit --

Here is a picture of the completed DTV. The drop tank is the centre piece:

Edited April 4, 2015 by Budgie

[Sampa]

Ok, thanks!

[YANFRET]

YANFRET are you adding or changing any engines names in the next update ?

You mean the VAB names or the asset names? ( like are you worried I will break a craft?)

Which one is the center tank?

Budgie is correct as per usual That said in the next version I may balance the mass and RCS of the three pieces to make them even, making assembly more straightforward. Also the version of the MTV you guys have is way too powerful and we should tone it down a bit by shifting propellant mass to dead mass.

In other news, behind the scenes we're working on some exciting new stuff for you guys. The Orion stack gets a new stage adapter that takes the place of the SDHI fairing base which has always bugged me for not matching the prototype at all. It's coming along beautifully and also there will be a version of the fairings without the NASA logo.

Also, development of a brand new rocket is under way to replace EMLV II. That craft is not realistic because of it's engine, which behaves like a hydrocarbon system and not much like a H2 one which the tank insulation and volume suggest. The only hint I will give is that it will be previewed in the real world after April 13.

Hey Budgie nice screenshot!!

Edited April 4, 2015 by YANFRET

[Mecripp]

asset name was thinking of playing around with the FX got any you like ?

[YANFRET]

asset name was thinking of playing around with the FX got any you like ?

Cool! Asset names are finalized, I like orange with blue center highlights! ( SSME Junkie )

PS: Also we have a brand new equipment basket courtesy of Aerojet Kerbodyne. It has three sizes to fit the various upper stage configs in Chaka, and brand new bespoke textures of course

Edited April 5, 2015 by YANFRET

[Mecripp]

You both do good work.

EDIT- This looks like a monkey part

Edited April 5, 2015 by Mecripp2

[_Augustus_]

Personally, since you already have the Habitat Pack, you should do a Nautilus-X in my opinion. That would be awesome.

[SpaceLaunchSystem]

Awesome!!!

[YANFRET]

You both do good work.

EDIT- This looks like a monkey part http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/ISS-Derived_Deep_Space_Habitat_with_CPS.jpg

Hmmm I wonder where the "Exploration Habitat" concept came from...

[Budgie]

Always happy to help, Yanfret. This is by far my favourite mod, well put together in every way!

Can't wait to see what new stuff is coming down the pipeline. I hope for inflatable ground habitats, but I think there are some issues that need to be tackled before that can be done to your standards, right?

[YANFRET]

Always happy to help, Yanfret. This is by far my favourite mod, well put together in every way!

Can't wait to see what new stuff is coming down the pipeline. I hope for inflatable ground habitats, but I think there are some issues that need to be tackled before that can be done to your standards, right?

Those are in the plan for sure, and you're right they have been quite a challenge so far. This month we're focused on the 3.75 class systems, especially Orion and the EMLV II replacement.

[Budgie]

Sooooo this new rocket. Any chance its taking after the new ULA launch system? I haven't seen any renderings of it, so if this is what you're basing it on, I want to see your inspirational images and the like

[YANFRET]

Sooooo this new rocket. Any chance its taking after the new ULA launch system? I haven't seen any renderings of it, so if this is what you're basing it on, I want to see your inspirational images and the like

Yes. Until we have more info from ULA later this month, we are planning it around this conceptual drawing made by Hyperion5 over at nasaspaceflight.com

[Sampa]

One word: Cool!

[Mecripp]

Did you guys see the ksp video on ULA web page video

and main page http://www.ulalaunch.com/file-library.aspx?launchEventID=235

[YANFRET]

Using modified KW Rocketry and Aerojet Kerbodyne parts we can get pretty close to a CH4 / O2 system with the dimensions that ULA will probably be presenting.

Of course external fuel lines are not depicted here and we don't have any info on what the engine mount would look like, so it's just a guess really. Also to really launch Orion even to LEO it should probably have at least four GEM solids.

Edited April 6, 2015 by YANFRET

[Budgie]

I dunno. That rocket looks so plain. Yanfret, you've done a great job texturing and realising it in KSP. But the rocket design from ULA itself is so eh.