Multi-throttle

[Umami]

I would like to suggest a multi-throttle system for vessels using different engine types. One throttle for each type. That would give us more options in creating our own engine clusters with good efficiency. Lots of more options.

Ex. The project I am currently working on. Engine cluster of two KR-2L and six LV-N. In this case it would be more efficient to throttle down the KR-2L and run maximum on the LV-N.

Edited May 31, 2014 by Umami

[Kasuha]

There's a mod for it, I just don't remember the name. But Scott Manley recorded a video with it where he was controlling a plane just by changing throttle for individual engines.

In your particular case, you can pull out the right-click menu of the middle engine and control it using thrust limiter. Another option is to set up action keys and turn individual engine groups on/off as needed. It's not very fine control but usually does the trick.

[Pursuedtank]

I believe this is the mod that you might want, the Davon Throttle Control systems mod.

[Umami]

I will give thrust limiter a try, but it should gradually change as you get higher/lower. The switching on and off option is a very brute way of doing that and limiter will need lots of micro managing in a stage when lots of other things is going on.

[Umami]

I believe this is the mod that you might want, the Davon Throttle Control systems mod.

Thank you for link. Will give this a try. The vessel I will test it on is a very heavy all-chemical SSTO. This will def change amount of dV left after getting into orbit. More fine tuning. Finding that sweet spot will take a lifetime.

This is how my optimizing for my vessel looks right now.

[bartekkru99]

Cant you just use thrust limiter, that is already in stock game when you right-click on an engine?

[coolitic]

Use thrust limiter?

[KvickFlygarn87]

That won't work because he is trying to actively change throttle on different engine types; doing so will end in FUNBALLS* because off CoT offsets. Still, a smoother yet solution would be to add Thrust Limiter presets to action groups!

*Fiery Unplanned Nauseating Booms And Life-threatening Loss of 'Stronauts.

Deal with it!

[Raven.]

That won't work because he is trying to actively change throttle on different engine types; doing so will end in FUNBALLS* because off CoT offsets. Still, a smoother yet solution would be to add Thrust Limiter presets to action groups!

*Fiery Unplanned Nauseating Booms And Life-threatening Loss of 'Stronauts.

Deal with it!

Either that or introduce "throttle groups" that are are tied to a "master throttle."