I need 1 mod (experiental lv-n atomic rocket motor) 80Kn of thrust.

[vontar]

I need 1 mod (experiental lv-n atomic rocket motor)

I can edit files but I don't know how to make mods yet.

I was wondering if someone might make something I would like.

I want an Experiental lv-n atomic rocket motor.

It can be the same stock graphic, size as the orignal.

I just want to have 80kN of thrust.

I bet that would a simple edit to make.

In short, I need that type of engine with just a bit more power.

I love the standard one, but I would like a second choice for certain missions.

Anyone want to put it together and give a download link?

If I am in the wrong forum, please move to the correct one. Thanks.

[nli2work]

change this line in the LV-N config file

"maxThrust = 60" to "maxThrust = 80"

if you want a second one with 80 thrust.

copy/paste the config file in LV-N folder, keep it in the same folder, change the following lines

"name = nuclearEngine" to "name = nuclearEngine80kN"

"maxThrust = 60" to "maxThrust = 80"

[vontar]

Thanks, I will give that a try as I want to learn to mod some.

[nli2work]

all you need is notepad.

[Starwaster]

Even better is to use ModuleManager to clone the part. If you don't have MM you should get it.

Then make a file named LVN.80kN.cfg (or whatever you want to name it). The file should go in your GameData folder. (I prefer to keep things like this in GameData/MyTweaks/ which is a folder I created that I can easily back up and copy to new installs of KSP)

Edit the file you created and paste the following into it:

+PART[nuclearEngine]
{
	@name = nuclearEngine80kN
	@title = LV-N Atomic Rocket Motor (80kN)

	@MODULE[ModuleEngines]
	{
		@maxThrust = 80
	}
}

The advantage of this method is that you can easily back up and restore your tweaks folder when you update KSP. If you adopt this system you can edit any mod files by learning how to create and use Module Manager patches and even if you have to delete and reinstall the original file, your alterations remain safe and sound in your MyTweaks foldler and of course keep that backed up. (I keep mine on m Dropbox account so no matter where I am or what computer I'm on I always have access to it)

[Helix935]

scroll to the bottom of this page

you will find a nuclear motor made by Porkjet that is somewhat what you want....

go here

[vontar]

Thanks guys.

I took several tips and was able to edit the engine as I wanted.

I also made a folder in the game data and it shows up correctly in my parts

As I gave the engine more thrust I notice the line for Heat, so I increased it form 600 to 650 as well. Figure the engine should run a bit hotter.

description = Despite the big scary trefoil painted onto the side of this engine, its radioactive

exhaust, and tendency to overheat. The LV-N (80kN) Atomic Rocket Motor is mostly Experimental and

made from left over salvage parts.

Edited October 22, 2014 by vontar