Noob Moonbase - Some Questions

[Mancko]

hey,

Sry for the bad english^^. Some questions:

1.

I want to build a moonbase, some "Houeses" are a little bit separate. So they are not docket with Tubes or similar stuff. I need more electricity so i want do build some solar panels. BUT how an I link them to the base complex? Can i do that with radial connector points and strut end points?? or do i need pipes?

2.

How can i build a flexible arm with a claw at the end? i need one at space stations and a modified one for an rover near to the base. THE CLAWW!! ;DLike this:

Thx, and fly save

Edited January 31, 2015 by Mancko

[NASAHireMe]

1. Here's a good guide to base building by Temstar

2. Flexible arms like that aren't available in stock, unless you build something crazy as an elaborate work-around (hmmmm a new project for me to try!). You may be interested in Kerbal Attachment System

[Forty21112]

Are you using any mods? As far as I know, you can't do that in stock KSP.

[Slam_Jones]

You may be interested in Kerbal Attachment System

I strongly support the use of KAS. It makes all sorts of things possible.

Also, for the claw, you might want to consider Infernal Robotics. They have a variety of hinges and rotors that can be used for stuff like this.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Slam_Jones
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[Mancko]

thank you all for the quick response.

yes i already got KAS and other mod

So ... pipes or sturts?? i will read the guide tomorrow^^

That infernal robotics looks useful. I saw something like the nasa arm in a YT Video. They used it to move havy parts at a base

[Slam_Jones]

Pipes are the most effective way that I've done. They're sturdy enough for surface bases and you can transfer Kerbals and resources through em.

[klesh]

thank you all for the quick response.

yes i already got KAS and other mod

So ... pipes or sturts?? i will read the guide tomorrow^^

That infernal robotics looks useful. I saw something like the nasa arm in a YT Video. They used it to move havy parts at a base

Infernal Robotics is just what you need for a functioning arm. Put some of the KAS magnets or claws on the end of their winch, and you can do anything!

I used to to remove spent fuel tanks that I used to land with. Pulled the engines off the sides, took them back to Kerbin in KAS boxes, and kept the tanks there for fuel storage. Another lander used KAS to full them back up with fuel at the base.

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[Mancko]

cool , yes i need that

[Sirrobert]

Radial Connecter points are fine yes. The links between that only have a limited lenght, but you can link multiple pipes tougether with ground pylons.

They'll still be docked, otherwise they can't share power, but the only visual confirmation of that would be a pipe running along the ground

[cantab]

If I remember rightly you can't connect two different ships with KAS struts. You can with KAS pipes. Not sure about the winches and connectors.

But if you haven't launched yet, it might be better to just give each building its own solar panels.

[Sirrobert]

When you connect something with a winch, you can choice between docked or not.

I agree with simply putting a few simple panels on each building, that's always a good idea