[Collection][0.15-0.16] PowerTech v0.2.6

[Kreuzung]

Why is this thread still about 0.2.3 not 0.2.5?

[tofuturkey]

When I try to un-zip the file it keeps telling me that it requires a password... ???

[Kreuzung]

Weird. What programs are you using?

I use Windows explorer for .zip and 7z for everything else, and both files at the top of the page work, as well as anything else I downloaded from Alchemist. Maybe try leaving password empty or use another program.

[Blinkin]

I\'m using Universal Extractor, no problems here.

[sproginator]

Great add-on, Got a question, is there anyway for me to make it so that, when i deploy some solar panels in orbit, and they are still attached to my craft, they can recharge my fuel?

[Alchemist]

Take these from DynaSat thread (they are based on PowerTech plugin). There\'s version of config files that lets them to recharge a battery for an ion engine.

[sproginator]

Take these from DynaSat thread (they are based on PowerTech plugin). There\'s version of config files that lets them to recharge a battery for an ion engine.

I dont want them to recharge a battery though, i meant like, if i attach it to a fuel tank, when deployed and aimed at the sun, it recharges that tanks fuel

[Alchemist]

I dont want them to recharge a battery though, i meant like, if i attach it to a fuel tank, when deployed and aimed at the sun, it recharges that tanks fuel

There\'s also an ion engine that uses the battery as fuel source

[sproginator]

There\'s also an ion engine that uses the battery as fuel source

I don\'t think you quite get me, I want it to refill FUEL tanks for the stock engines aswel, not through a battery

[jloosh]

is there a way that i can change it so it stays connected to everything at the rear in stead of just jettisoning it off?

Like build a space station below it, when you jettision it everything stays attached to the bottom, but it opens up like it should and becomes its own craft?

[cardgame]

I believe you can do that by attaching a DynaSat adapter on the bottom of the stack of items you want to keep together. Theoretically - I haven\'t done it myself.

[jloosh]

I believe you can do that by attaching a DynaSat adapter on the bottom of the stack of items you want to keep together. Theoretically - I haven\'t done it myself.

where do I find one of those?

[cardgame]

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=11622.0;topicseen

[drippygoo]

Love this add-on.

One thing though, are the solar panels supposed to be animated?

They aren\'t moving for me.

[Alchemist]

Did you install the config files in PluginData folder? Animations are read from them.

[drippygoo]

In the PluginData folder,I have 3 files

PowerSat.cfg

SoyuzSolarPanel.cfg

Z02PowerTechSolarPanel.cfg

Even when I add the panels on in the VAB they are extended

[Alchemist]

Check the debug console (alt+F2). Are there any messages?

[drippygoo]

do i check that with one in orbit? or can i from the ground?

here is a screenshot of what it looks like on my ship during take off

http://i.imgur.com/agQkf.jpg

when it gets in orbit, i deploy it, and it moves around to point the way it should, but the panels dont open..

im sure im doing something wrong but havent fiurged it out yet

[drippygoo]

**update**

in orbit and deployed, it spun around and pointed at kerbin, but no wing deployment, they stayed the same.

screenshot with console open

http://i.imgur.com/dTFa8.png

*edit*

playing around some making sure files in the right spot.

i didnt realize in the PluginData folder, the powertech FOLDER had to be the 3 cfg files.

working like a charm now..way cool! ;D

[Trustme2]

Powersat is still working in 0.16!

I enlarged the powersat 2.5x to let it fit with the new parts.

In the CFG:

// --- asset parameters ---
mesh = PowerSat.dae
scale = 1.0
texture = PowerSat.png
specPower = 0.5
rimFalloff = 3
alphaCutoff = 0
rescaleFactor = 2.5

[Capt'n Skunky]

If this mod is 0.16 compatible, please add [0.16] to the thread title.

Thanks!

Cheers!

Capt\'n Skunky

KSP Community Manager

[semininja]

I\'ve found a bit of a bug in the 0.16-compatible version; the PowerSat module points itself at the planet, but the stuff attached to it stays locked to its orientation relative to 'absolute space', which causes severe breakage when using custom-built satellites based on a PowerSat module. Did something change from 0.15 to 0.16 that affected that, or was there a change in the code that broke that, or what happened?

[Alchemist]

I\'ve found a bit of a bug in the 0.16-compatible version; the PowerSat module points itself at the planet, but the stuff attached to it stays locked to its orientation relative to 'absolute space', which causes severe breakage when using custom-built satellites based on a PowerSat module. Did something change from 0.15 to 0.16 that affected that, or was there a change in the code that broke that, or what happened?

How did they broke that? Or maybe that\'s because of new unity version?

The fact there appeared one new function for vessel rotation most likely means that the devs have faced this bug, too.

Working on the fix. Still some visual glitches when turning too fast in this this mode (blame Unity, I can\'t do anything when it performs this strange), but seems to be OK.

[Olsson]

Will the Soyuz Solar Panels work with the new ZoxyGene version essentially? I mean will it be able to create zoxygene with the panels or are they just for looks.

[SkyHook]

Will the Soyuz Solar Panels work with the new ZoxyGene version essentially? I mean will it be able to create zoxygene with the panels or are they just for looks.

Check the thread 'Solar Panel recharging tutorial' For instructions on how to make solar panels work. It is for PowerTech based panels.