[0.23.5] HoloTape - lightweight holographic measuring tape! [v0.1.0 - 2014.06.21]

[RoverDude]

So I was fiddling with my new MKS base when I realized I needed an easy way to measure distance between ship parts. A quick tour of Blender and Unity later, the HoloTape was born!

Lightweight. KAS Attachable. Just toggle it and you get a nice, bright measuring stick to use for all of your measuring goodness. Large bars are 1M, medium are .5M, with tick marks for each 10cm.

You can pick it up as HoloTape_*.zip in the USI Dropbox (Link in my sig!)

[Bigred2989]

I could see something like this used for running lights in space.

[VaporTrail]

How about attached to a docking port as a range/alignment aid in a HUD-like display?

Neat, simple, straightforward implementation, I like. I might not use it, as it's a pretty niche item... but for being a niche item it looks extremely well done.

[Helix935]

HOLY CRAP finally a ruler but my question is does it work in the VAB?

[BudgetHedgehog]

Haha, no word of a lie, I was after something like this not 5 hours ago..

[RoverDude]

HOLY CRAP finally a ruler but my question is does it work in the VAB?

Not at the moment, but no reason why it couldn't, would just need to add a plugin to support kicking off the animation.

[Azimech]

What is the maximum size? I often build stuff that's larger than 150 meters.

[Kartoffelkuchen]

Lol nice idea. I will give it a try:)

[RoverDude]

What is the maximum size? I often build stuff that's larger than 150 meters.

10m at the moment. No reason why that could not be made larger.

[Caboose211]

so does it work in the vab yet?

[Helix935]

so does it work in the vab yet?

yes it does

[Arron Rift]

Honestly, it seems like the primary use for this would be with the extender-tubes. Have you considered just building this device into the tubes?

[RoverDude]

Wow... this one sure got necro'd!

Actually it will be tossed in a misc parts pack I am working on

[Commander Zoom]

I'm glad it did! I missed it the first time, and it looks nifty.

[LitaAlto]

What is the maximum size? I often build stuff that's larger than 150 meters.

Another vote for larger maximum size--I'm very curious just how big my space station really is.

[Starstrider42]

Anybody know if this has issues with 0.25?

[RoverDude]

Anybody know if this has issues with 0.25?

No issues

/10char

[Entropius]

I don't see this mod as being available for download anywhere. Am I just blind and overlooking where it is?

[RoverDude]

It probably got lost in the shuffle of all of my other bits and pieces - might be on DropBox, if not I'll have to resurrect it

[loler43214]

Will there be Standard measurement by the foot or yard.

[rabidninjawombat]

Will there be Standard measurement by the foot or yard.

I was kinda hoping for by the furlong

[Sampa]

Not at the moment, but no reason why it couldn't, would just need to add a plugin to support kicking off the animation.

Why not integrate this with firespitter as well as kas?

[RoverDude]

Probably a reason, but you're replying to a completely ancient comment

[BrutalRIP]

It probably got lost in the shuffle of all of my other bits and pieces - might be on DropBox, if not I'll have to resurrect it

It does not appear to be on dropbox looks like you need to "resurrect it"

[MoeKitsune]

Alright, how did I not hear about this?