[1.2.1] Taurus HCV - 3.75 m CSM System [v1.5.3 - July 1, 2014]

[ebigunso]

I made an unofficial CTT patch for this mod which, among other things, moves the pod to Heavy Command Modules. Click here to get it.

Sweet! You're a hero XD

[Jivaii]

Was the bug with USI-LS fixed? Or was that found to be on USI-LS' side?

The bug where the capsule engines would auto activate on launch.

[DaPatman]

Was the bug with USI-LS fixed? Or was that found to be on USI-LS' side?

The bug where the capsule engines would auto activate on launch.

From a few pages back:

It's reported already, and I remember RoverDude acknowledging it ages ago, but he seems kinda busy with MKS right now. It's definitely triggered by USI's presence. BDAnimation etc unrelated.

EDIT:

So, I made a silly experiment. I'm too lazy/sleepy/something to actually properly code, but I did peek into sources, and noticed ModuleLifeSupport inherits from BaseConverter. I'm too lazy/sleepy/something to actually check, I just assumed that the stock ModuleResourceConverter also inherits from it. So, after checking that removing the file "fixes" the bug, I did this, removed USI-LS completely, and sure enough, bug's back.

So, good news everyone! It's a stock bug!

[Kuansenhama]

The Large Hitchiker/3 Kerbal lab modules are not appearing in my game. Is there a support mod or something that I need? Help please.

Other than that, great work on this mod.

Edited July 7, 2015 by Kuansenhama

[Xyster]

I made an unofficial CTT patch for this mod which, among other things, moves the pod to Heavy Command Modules. Click here to get it.

How is this installed? Do I drop this into the CommunityTechTree/Tree folder?

Thanks

Edit: Figured it out by looking @ the manual for CTT.

Edited July 7, 2015 by Xyster

[Boomerang]

The OP mentions an alternate config to remove the LES from the Taurus capsule, but I'm not seeing it anywhere in the unzipped folder. I don't mind manually removing the relevant bits of the cfg (it's what I've always done) but if this alt config removes the visual aspects of the LES from the capsule, I'd very much like to know where it's hiding.

[T.A.P.O.R.]

This is one of my must have mods.

It looks great and helps reduce the part count on my old beast of a compute.

What I'd really like to see some time in the future would be a version of the CSM which had a 2.5m docking port.

I'd try it myself, but it'll take me 100 years to skill up.

[MarcAlain]

This is one of my must have mods.

It looks great and helps reduce the part count on my old beast of a compute.

What I'd really like to see some time in the future would be a version of the CSM which had a 2.5m docking port.

I'd try it myself, but it'll take me 100 years to skill up.

NEAR Future has a 3.75m - 2.5m capsule that holds 6.

[Badsector]

I'm trying those settings for the science lab, for me seems better balanced vs stock

MODULE
{
    name = ModuleScienceLab

    containerModuleIndex = 0
    dataStorage = 1500    
    dataTransmissionBoost = 1.75    
    crewsRequired = 1
    canResetConnectedModules = True
    canResetNearbyModules = True
    interactionRange = 5
    SurfaceBonus = .15
    ContextBonus = .35
    homeworldMultiplier = .15

    RESOURCE_PROCESS
    {
        name = ElectricCharge
        amount = 12.5
    }
}

MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleScienceConverter
        scientistBonus = 0.3    //Bonus per scientist star - need at least one! So 0.25x - 2.5x 
        researchTime = 7        //Larger = slower.  Exponential!
        scienceMultiplier = 5    //How much science does data turn into?
        scienceCap = 1500        //How much science can we store before having to transmit?        
        powerRequirement = 6    //EC/Sec to research
        ConverterName = Research
        StartActionName = Start Research
        StopActionName = Stop Research
    }

SpeedUp enought the research without breaking the gameplay

Thanks again for this great mod

Regards

Luca

[Boomerang]

Been slow in here, but I'd like to reiterate my previous request. If there's a model for the HCV that doesn't feature the LES engines at all, I'd love to get a hold of it. The way I used to disable the engine module but leave the animation module now induces a bug with the part. So if I don't want the LES, I've got to delete all relevant bits of the cfg and be left with a pod that always has the engine flaps deployed.

[bsquiklehausen]

Been slow in here, but I'd like to reiterate my previous request. If there's a model for the HCV that doesn't feature the LES engines at all, I'd love to get a hold of it. The way I used to disable the engine module but leave the animation module now induces a bug with the part. So if I don't want the LES, I've got to delete all relevant bits of the cfg and be left with a pod that always has the engine flaps deployed.

We have no plans to make an additional model without the LES at this time.

[Boomerang]

We have no plans to make an additional model without the LES at this time.

Thanks for the response!

[_Augustus_]

We have no plans to make an additional model without the LES at this time.

I want one without the engines for my DEM. I also have an odd bug where if I hit "control from here" on the taurus pod then the engines activate.

[Boots]

I'm not sure if this has been reported yet, but on return from EVA I cannot grab [f] or board [g] the Taurus capsule when near the hatch.

I don't even get the contextual menu/prompt to press said buttons.

[davidy12]

Just curious, are you going to update for 1.1?

[bsquiklehausen]

Yes - we plan on an update for at least 1.1, hopefully featuring new content and some fixes/changes, and potentially a small patch for 1.0.5 depending on how much content we can finish and polish. We aim to add a few more parts to complete the full 3.75m set, then go back and find places where we can combine part models/textures and do a total conversion where we clean up everything and convert to .dds textures to reduce the RAM overhead.

[davidy12]

Parts like...?

[bsquiklehausen]

Parts like...?

ISRU converter, an adapter for 2.5m parts, some structural parts, and maybe some extra heavy landing legs. Don't expect any of this though - that's what I want to see eventually, but both jnrobinson and I have been busy, so you may not see all of those soon (or ever).

[Badsector]

I want add 2 mm_patch for who is interested

Add Workshop ability at science lab

MM_Workshop.cfg

@PART[TaurusScienceBay]:FOR[Workshop]:NEEDS[!KolonyTools]
{
    MODULE
  {
    name = OseModuleWorkshop
    ConversionRate = 1.0 // How much of a parts mass needs to be processed until it is done
    ProductivityFactor = 0.1 // How much units of the resource a processed per second
    UpkeepResource = ElectricCharge // This resource will be consumed 1 per second during processing
    InputResource = MaterialKits // This resource will be used to process the items
    MinimumCrew = 2 // Amount of Kerbals needed for the Workshop to work
    MaxPartVolume = 3000.0
    Animate = false
  }

    RESOURCE
    {
        name = MaterialKits
        amount = 300
        maxAmount = 300
        isTweakable = true
    }
}

@PART[TaurusScienceBay]:FOR[Workshop]:NEEDS[KolonyTools]
{
    MODULE
  {
    name = OseModuleWorkshop
    ConversionRate = 1.0 // How much of a parts mass needs to be processed until it is done
    ProductivityFactor = 0.3 // How much units of the resource a processed per second
    UpkeepResource = ElectricCharge // This resource will be consumed 1 per second during processing
    InputResource = RocketParts // This resource will be used to process the items
    MinimumCrew = 2 // Amount of Kerbals needed for the Workshop to work
    MaxPartVolume = 3000.0
    Animate = false
  }
    RESOURCE
    {
        name = RocketParts
        amount = 300
        maxAmount = 300
        isTweakable = true
    }
}

KIS storage for science lab bays

@PART[TaurusScienceBay]:FOR[KIS]
{
    !MODULE[ModuleAnimateGeneric,bayDoors] {}

    MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleKISInventory
        maxVolume = 5000
        externalAccess = true
        internalAccess = true
        slotsX = 12
        slotsY = 8
        slotSize = 50
        itemIconResolution = 128
        selfIconResolution = 128
        openSndPath = KIS/Sounds/containerOpen
        closeSndPath = KIS/Sounds/containerClose
        defaultMoveSndPath = KIS/Sounds/itemMove
    }
}

Other balancing for the science lab can be improve science storage and reduce researchtime, improve research time with stock feelings

MODULE
{
    name = ModuleScienceLab

    containerModuleIndex = 0
    dataStorage = 1500    
    dataTransmissionBoost = 1.75    
    crewsRequired = 1
    canResetConnectedModules = True
    canResetNearbyModules = True
    interactionRange = 5
    SurfaceBonus = .15
    ContextBonus = .35
    homeworldMultiplier = .15

    RESOURCE_PROCESS
    {
        name = ElectricCharge
        amount = 12.5
    }
}

MODULE
    {
        name = ModuleScienceConverter
        scientistBonus = 0.3    //Bonus per scientist star - need at least one! So 0.25x - 2.5x 
        researchTime = 7        //Larger = slower.  Exponential!
        scienceMultiplier = 5    //How much science does data turn into?
        scienceCap = 1500        //How much science can we store before having to transmit?        
        powerRequirement = 6    //EC/Sec to research
        ConverterName = Research
        StartActionName = Start Research
        StopActionName = Stop Research
    }

Regards

Luca

[davidy12]

Looks good on 1.0.5 guys

[davidy12]

On second thought, maybe not. I think it's Baha. But everytime I use the capsule it makes on side of it go black then when I try to leave, it either freezes or it crashes. And I have 64bit hack on my game and I checked the amount of memory I was using when I forcibly tried to make it crash. And it's almost nothing

[bsquiklehausen]

On second thought, maybe not. I think it's Baha. But everytime I use the capsule it makes on side of it go black then when I try to leave, it either freezes or it crashes. And I have 64bit hack on my game and I checked the amount of memory I was using when I forcibly tried to make it crash. And it's almost nothing

We'll look into it! Thanks for the report.

[davidy12]

Okay, it may not be because of that (Baha, Interstellar Fuel Switch problems), I'll try an replicate it and see if it'll happen again. Though everything appears to be working model and physics wise.

[HafCoJoe]

As a heads up I am planning on adding WindowShine support for Taurus.

EDIT: Compatibility pack is now complete! See the OP under Mod Support to have a peek for yourself.

Edited November 12, 2015 by Avera9eJoe

[Inverurie Jones]

In which node on the CTT is the command module currently hiding?