Tropis mk20 - Performance simplified

[Spartwo]

Craft Download

Subassemblies Download
Basic stats

Mass- 1.7

Parts- 31

Crew- 2

max speed(1g)- 36m/s

Price tag- 37'500

Dimensions- W:2 L:4.6 H:1.7

Features

-High impact chassis, cases of destruction not seen.

-75 degree light FOV.

-Modular augmentation system.

-Automated control point.

Notable activities

-Climbed the KSC mountains and returned.

-Circumnavigated Eeloo without player input.

-Circumnavigated Gilly,Mun,Minmus,and Pol.

-Drove to Kerbins north pole.

-Regularly clears runway of debris.

-Performs every role in Kethane mining operations.

-Survives regular orbital drops to easter eggs.

-Drove out of a moving aircraft and landed safely.

-Drove into a munar crater.

-Broke 64m/s before bursting it's tyres.

-Balanced on it's roll-legs for several days.

-Came first in the under 22m/s category in KSC speed championships(while in 'safe' mode)

 

Version history

Spoiler

Mk1 Wheels added to game, Litho type ionic rover decommisioned

Mk2(pretend this one never happened) Power type changed to panel.

Mk3 Number of wheels reduced to 4.

Mk4 Layout changed.

Mk5 Long standing layout made,Ion engine added.

Mk6 Wheel type changed,wheel base lowered and lengthened.

Mk7 Reinforced roof,probe control,RTGs upped to run Ion engine.

Mk8 Improved aesthetics,self righting system.

Mk9 Improved lighting,reinforced chassis.

Mk10 Restructuring to lower part count,RTG number reduced,Ion engine removed.

Mk11 Thanks to .23 the legs were messed up,science was added,and the righting system was no longer needed.

Mk12 Science equipment removed,minor tweaks.

Mk13 Atmospheric downforce part added(spoilers).

Mk14 Spoilers found not to work using flaps,action groups redone,trailer hitch put on flatbed,part count reduced,high speed mode

Mk15 Increases to structural integrity, slight adjustments.

Mk16 0.25 compatibility, part count reduced, cleaner aesthetics.

Mk17 .90 compatibility, modules improved 

Mk18 1.0 compatibility, reduction in power production, slight tweaks to chassis

Mk19 1.1 attempted patch, cockpit replaced with custom, wheelbase widened, improvements and reduction in modules

Mk20 1.1 Rebuild, boosted crew count, massive weight loss, Speed increase, Power production decrease, rebuild of modules

 

Continuing thanks to Rareden for his mk11 interpretation

 

Edited April 16, 2017 by Spartwo

[The14th]

Hi,

I like the rover, but there seems to a be a little numbering inconsistency. I've previously downloaded the Tropis (probably from the rover mega-thread) which I thought was the Mk10 - but the .craft file is identical to the Mk13 link on this page - although if you open the craft file (downloaded from here as "Tropis mkxiii.craft") in notepad, it lists the name as MkX, not MkXIII!

So... which do I have?

I get it... this is a clever ploy to confuse the enemy isn't it!

[Spartwo]

The name in the SPH hasn't changed in some time primarily due to laziness.But after mk10 the changes became very minor(no more restructuring,part count only varied by a factor of 5) but each to a great effect.So essentially the craft is different but the name is the same.

[The14th]

Cool, thanks for clearing it up.

[Spartwo]

>Moved to OP<

 

Edited July 4, 2016 by Spartwo

[Spartwo]

Still mk14 but there are 2 new modules, fuel and towing. No new versions until .24 most likely.

[Jeb Cubed]

that is awesome. I wonder what the first version looked like, have we had rover wheels for a year?

[Spartwo]

that is awesome. I wonder what the first version looked like, have we had rover wheels for a year?

Scroll through the code, I rummaged up any screenshots I could find.

EDIT: Just for you.

Tropis mkI

Edited May 26, 2014 by Spartwo

[Levelord]

I'm surprised more people aren't looking at this, this rover is highly impressive. I love the modular design!

[RocketscientistV]

1500mm, Hmm, I stand taller than this and kerbals helmets just reach the top of the wheels*. You are the master of compact rovers.

*At least when I checked.

[Mars Mullo]

This Rover and carry craft idea is super cool.

I love your work.

My Roves make 150km/hr on the mun .... how fast does this 4 wheel version go?

I'm interested because I found more wheels to be better.. like your original version.

I worked mine while playing career mode so had to unlock the bigger wheels.. and they are awesome...

[Spartwo]

Mars Mullo said:

This Rover and carry craft idea is super cool.

I love your work.

My Roves make 150km/hr on the mun .... how fast does this 4 wheel version go?

I'm interested because I found more wheels to be better.. like your original version.

I worked mine while playing career mode so had to unlock the bigger wheels.. and they are awesome...

On the Mun? Lots of inclines and declines(steep declines) keep the max speed above 30m/s, especially when diving into craters.

RocketscientistV said:

1500mm, Hmm, I stand taller than this and kerbals helmets just reach the top of the wheels*. You are the master of compact rovers.

*At least when I checked.

That's about right, measurements were taken with the panels and rounded off to the nearest 1/4 metre. Thank you(even though I've built much...much smaller)

EDIT: Just checking.

 

Edited July 4, 2016 by Spartwo

[Ghostshark27]

This little dude is just too cool! I've been looking for a vehicle design that I could use for logistics around the KSC and elsewhere on Kerbin, but this little guy looks like I could have a standardized rover for all environments. He might just have a recurring role in my storyline game, once I can get all my mods to actually play nice.

[Spartwo]

 

Mk16 is here and all subassemblies are fixed.

Edited July 4, 2016 by Spartwo

[Spartwo]

Edited December 3, 2014 by Spartwo

[inigma]

does your download come with the subassembly attachments or are those separate?

[Spartwo]

does your download come with the subassembly attachments or are those separate?

Separate, just above the album. I made it a bit clearer just now.

[Spartwo]

 

Due to there being an interest I'm working on an update come 1.0 and a purely military outfit and rover variant is in the works.

Edited July 4, 2016 by Spartwo

[Ghostshark27]

Good to see you haven't given up on this little guy. I've used this for a number of projects from base maintenance to reconnaissance and search & recovery. Fast and reliable. Speaking of, you should check out this challenge, the Tropis could probably make a pretty good showing, especially if you can rig up a little rocket assist pack for it.

[Climberfx]

I love the render/post 2nd screen on 1st post!

[Khobai]

this little guy looks like I could have a standardized rover for all environments.

Its great for a utility rover. Love all the attachments.

But it failed my stunt driving. Whenever I tried to do a hard turn at maximum speed the front wheel ripped off.

I moved the front wheels to a different attachment point and added 2 more wheels. That made it much more rugged for stunts.

[Umlüx]

nice rover!

remembers me of my Ferret Type Multifunctional Rover

[Spartwo]

Updated all round into a single .zip folder.

 

The attachments are updated but haven't done new images.

Edited July 4, 2016 by Spartwo

[problemecium]

It's a HypeTrain~!

[Ogcorp Squirrel]

Tropis needs a new update, thanks 1.0.5