The Open Part Mod ~Week 5/9 Project Started

[CaptainKipard]

Post the whole config.

[Robotengineer]

here is the config.

PART
{

name = DecouplerBooster
module = Part
author = robotengineer

mesh = model.mu
scale = 1
rescaleFactor = 1

node_stack_bottom = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0
node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.3, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0



TechRequired =basicRocketry
entryCost = 1200
cost = 400
category = Structural
subcategory = 0
title = TBD Boosted Decoupler
manufacturer = T.B.D inc.
description = The TBD Boosted decoupler is a decoupler that can be used for abort operations or separating stages.

attachrules = 1,0,1,1,0


mass = 0.07
dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.1
angularDrag = 2
crashTolerance = 9
maxTemp = 3400
fuelCrossFeed = False

stageOffest = 1
childStageOffset = 1

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleDecouple
	ejectionForce = 250
		explosiveNodeID = top
}

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleEngines
	thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
	throttleLocked = True
	exhaustDamage = True
	allowShutdown = False
	ignitionThreshold = 0.1
	minThrust = 0
	maxThrust = 80
	heatProduction = 550
	fxOffset = 0,0 ,0.02
	PROPELLANT
	{
		name = SolidFuel
	ratio = 1.0
		DrawGauge = True
	}
	atmosphericCurve
	{
	key = 0 100
	key = 1 100
	}

}

RESOURCE
{
 name = SolidFuel
 amount = 12
 maxAmount = 12
}
}

[CaptainKipard]

Are you using a decent text editor? I recently learned that if you copy text using windows Notepad, that can sometimes cause parts of the cfg to not work correctly.

I can see some formatting and spelling issues but nothing else that stands out as a possible culprit. Anyway there's a few things you can fix.

1. Use the MODEL node instead of MESH.

2. attachrules <-- Mine always has the "R" capitalised.

3. TechRequired =basicRocketry <-- add a space after the "="

4. Fix your tabbing. That most likely wont change anything, it's just nice to keep things tidy.

5. Your Isp is incorrect.

Let me know how you get on.

[Robotengineer]

I'm using textedit, the basic text editor for mac, and what part of the engine module is the ISP? Ok, I fixed the attachRules and that works.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Robotengineer
update.

[CaptainKipard]

atmosphericCurve contains the Isp for various atmospheric pressures including space which is 0.

key = <atmospheric presure> <isp>

I'm pretty sure you need at least the two values for 1 and 0. It'll be 150 for both in this case.

[Robotengineer]

Now the engines aren't working, it says there is no solid fuel.

[CaptainKipard]

What did you do?

[Robotengineer]

I changed the ISP, that was it. heres the engine module.

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleEngines
	thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
	throttleLocked = True
	exhaustDamage = True
	allowShutdown = False
	ignitionThreshold = 0.1
	minThrust = 0
	maxThrust = 80
	heatProduction = 550
	fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.02
	PROPELLANT
	{
		name = SolidFuel
	ratio = 1.0
		DrawGauge = True
	}
	atmosphericCurve
	{
	key = 0 150
	key = 1 150
	}

}

[CaptainKipard]

Do you have thrustTransforms?

My mistake. It should be atmosphereCurve

Look through the tutorials.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Cpt. Kipard

[Robotengineer]

In the unity GameObject? yes.

[Justin Kerbice]

@frizzank and all winners: may I suggest another rules for this contest:

mandatory parts location inside GameData folder in order to gather all submissions in one single place (kind of KSP/GameData/openpartmod_weekX/), so it will be easier for all people who want to test and vote, then cleaning after if they want.

[CaptainKipard]

Good idea. I already have a single folder for all my submissions

@Robotengineer

Did you get it working?

[Robotengineer]

@Cpt. Kipard, sorry, its working now. Thanks for your help. Now I just need to make the texture, then it should be done. I should have checked the last page.

Edited May 17, 2014 by Robotengineer

[CaptainKipard]

Robot, I already edited my last post last night. Pay attention.

It's atmosphereCurve not atmosphericCurve.

Why aren't you reading the tutorials? It's all in there.

[Robotengineer]

Also, what do you mean by tutorials? Do you mean the compilation of modding information thread?

[CaptainKipard]

Also, what do you mean by tutorials? Do you mean the compilation of modding information thread?

Yes. Prior to this week's competition I've never done any engines, and that thread (and some googling, and looking at existing parts) helped me with everything I needed.

[StarVision]

I'm just finishing up now. I had to scrap the debris-destroying thing, just because it would often mess-up. Now it blows itself up after firing the engines, which is also removing debris, just not as much.

[Robotengineer]

I've decided not to enter this week, though during the off week I will be working on my texturing skills, they need a lot of work.

[CaptainKipard]

I've decided not to enter this week, though during the off week I will be working on my texturing skills, they need a lot of work.

If you don't force yourself to do something over the next hour then you're missing the point of this project.

[Robotengineer]

If you don't force yourself to do something over the next hour then you're missing the point of this project.

I suppose, though I don't want to submit a low quality entry. I may work on it a bit more, see what I get.

[CaptainKipard]

There are two type of people when it comes to this kind of thing:

- Those who look for reasons not to do something.

- Those who problem-solve.

It doesn't matter if what you release is crappy. Even if you lose you will get useful feedback from voters, which will then allow you to manage your time better next time. Go for it!

The competition bit is just for fun, and exposing yourself to criticism is a good thing in any area of life anyway.

Just don't react emotionally. This is meant to be fun. If you think you're bad at this then accept it and move forward.....by doing something before the time is up and posting your submission.

[Robotengineer]

Ok, I threw this together, still need to texture it but I've got till 6 PST don't I?

Edited May 18, 2014 by Robotengineer
typo

[CaptainKipard]

Yep, whatever that is in your time zone. You've got 2-3 hours left. That's more than enough time to do something like I did, including textures.

[technogeeky]

We should have other mods start sponsoring competitions for models/textures they need (but can't do themselves). In addition to the weeks when we just have interesting new ones.

[CaptainKipard]

Yes, we should, *nudge, nudge* Know what I mean? Been there done that, eh? *nudge nudge*