|
You guys will like this, KSP style landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 first stage on a floating landing pad... only it went slightly wrong: Video: https://vine.co/v/OjqeYWWpVWK (Make sure you have sound on) Screencap: 
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:23
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 2, 2024 01:24 |
|
|
I'm not nearly as enthusiastic about rockets exploding in real life as I am in my video games.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:25
|
|
|
That's cool. The guy in charge said the thought they didn't get any good footage at first because of the weather conditions, so I never went looking.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:26
|
|
|
They definitely kerbal'd that thing
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:27
|
|
|
Zaran posted:You guys will like this, KSP style landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 first stage on a floating landing pad... only it went slightly wrong: The way Elon put it, it sounded like it just hit the deck hard and smashed poo poo up, not TRIED LANDING AT AN ANGLE AND EXPLODED ON IMPACT
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:29
|
|
|
Met posted:If I knew anything about modding I would just pull out everything but the cockpit and airbrakes. If you go into the B9 mod directory under GameData you should be able to root around and find the .cfg files that correspond to each part. Deleting one will take the part out of your game. IIRC the B9 files have relatively descriptive and sane names, so you should be able to get rid of everything that isn't a cockpit or airbrake without too much trouble.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:29
|
|
|
Clark Nova posted:If you go into the B9 mod directory under GameData you should be able to root around and find the .cfg files that correspond to each part. Deleting one will take the part out of your game. IIRC the B9 files have relatively descriptive and sane names, so you should be able to get rid of everything that isn't a cockpit or airbrake without too much trouble. Also KSP will load faster!
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:30
|
|
|
Splode posted:SSTO spaceplanes Rude. Vetitum posted:KSP gets a shout out in the Guardian, towards the bottom of their piece on Musk tweeting the Falcon 9 pics http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/16/elon-musk-falcon-9-rapid-unscheduled-disassembly. Rarely is the phrase 'senpai noticed us' used in its real context. Maxmaps fucked around with this message at 18:36 on Jan 16, 2015 |
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:32
|
|
|
How do you launch part of a space station if both ends of it are docking clamps? The decoupler rings or what have you won't attach to the docking clamp for some reason. This is probably a dumb question but I don't know the answer anyway.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:36
|
|
|
hatesfreedom posted:How do you launch part of a space station if both ends of it are docking clamps? The decoupler rings or what have you won't attach to the docking clamp for some reason. That should be possible, it must be a bug or mod conflict. But you can stick a second docking port on the first one (the other way around, so they clamp) and use that instead of a decoupler, then add stages below it.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:37
|
|
|
haveblue posted:That should be possible, it must be a bug or mod conflict. But you can stick a second docking port on the first one (the other way around, so they clamp) and use that instead of a decoupler, then add stages below it. This will work, but you will need to disable fuel crossfeed manually so you don't drain any fuel tanks you may have put in the station core.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:38
|
|
|
hatesfreedom posted:How do you launch part of a space station if both ends of it are docking clamps? The decoupler rings or what have you won't attach to the docking clamp for some reason. Just connect it to your ship with a docking port and undock in space should work i think.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:38
|
|
|
Yup, that makes perfect sense. You guys are the best
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:39
|
|
|
You can stick anything to a docking port in the VAB and decouple it just like you decouple two docking ports. The staging UI will get a bit confused though.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:42
|
|
|
Also make sure you don't skimp on the struts otherwise your rocket will dangle around like a limp member.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 18:53
|
|
|
Vetitum posted:Also make sure you don't skimp on the struts otherwise your rocket will dangle around like a limp member. 
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 19:02
|
|
|
Spookydonut posted:How do you target the sun? You don't. You select it from the drop-down in the advanced tab in SASS.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 19:20
|
|
|
I uninstalled B9 because I realized that what little I liked about it wasn't balanced out by whatever weird poo poo it does re:aerodynamics and the massive size of it. My loadtime was like half what it was! But I had b9 RCS things on a ship apparently and after deleting them from the save, I couldn't click on any building besides the science center, and couldn't exit from it so wee time to start over. Someone posted a screenshot at some point of I guess +science/cash/rep in the debug menu, how do you bring that up? I'll fly more rockets but I'll be damned if I'm going to grind back to where I was legit.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 20:13
|
|
|
If you're making a new save, just select custom difficulty and set your starting cash/science to what you like
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 20:15
|
|
|
Maxmaps posted:Hi, I'm KSP's producer and PR manager. Indie houses are fun as hell. 
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:06
|
|
|
Synnr posted:I uninstalled B9 because I realized that what little I liked about it wasn't balanced out by whatever weird poo poo it does re:aerodynamics and the massive size of it. My loadtime was like half what it was! But I had b9 RCS things on a ship apparently and after deleting them from the save, I couldn't click on any building besides the science center, and couldn't exit from it so wee time to start over. Hold Alt for 5 seconds with the debug menu open. Or right shift on Linux.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:12
|
|
|
fart simpson posted:Station Science is a good mod. I just recently installed it.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:21
|
|
|
Synnr posted:What does it carry? Right now nothing (but a stock landing gear I needed for a contract). I'm fairly sure I can change it a bit and make it an SSTO or even add a cargo bay for payload capability. There's a lot of spare performance here. Met posted:I try to go as simple as possible with my designs. Here's my first SSTO. I use NEAR for my Aerodynamics. I used to do planes much like yours (especially SSTOs), but I've recently fallen in love with efficient planes regarding lift / drag. There's just something really cool about not needing a huge AoA to fly straight that I can't explain. Regarding B9, just go to the /GameData/B9 (probably B9? idk)/Parts and find the folders that are probably the airbrakes and the cool cockpit. The names of the folders should help. Delete everything else.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:41
|
|
|
FuSchnick posted:Mental note: Getting a 16t Zoology Lab into orbit within 140 tons (level 2 launch pad) is REALLY tight. I have entertained the possibility of launching a disposable refueler/tug before my main launch, and then trying to time my main launch so that it crosses the orbit of the tug close enough to dock even if the main launch can't quite get to orbit. It just seems like too much work, though, when 20 minutes of satellite launches will get you enough cash to upgrade the launch pad anyway.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:53
|
|
|
In my experience, sub-orbital docking usually ends in tragedy. Its cool when it works though.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 21:59
|
|
|
Nevets posted:I have entertained the possibility of launching a disposable refueler/tug before my main launch, and then trying to time my main launch so that it crosses the orbit of the tug close enough to dock even if the main launch can't quite get to orbit. It just seems like too much work, though, when 20 minutes of satellite launches will get you enough cash to upgrade the launch pad anyway. I was able to get a rocket built that barely made 4900 dV, which should make it if I have a particularly efficient gravity turn. Then I found out that making a decent aerodynamic rocket in FAR actually reduces your required dV to orbit on Kerbin pretty substantially, so I had way more than needed.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 22:21
|
|
|
FuSchnick posted:I didn't have enough lucrative contracts available to raise the cash in a reasonable amount of time, and I had some active Station Science contracts for tons of money taunting me. How much dV can you get into orbit with? I usually budget 3700-3800m/s for a 100km orbit, but I have come in under that lots of times for simple, narrow loads.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 22:27
|
|
|
Depends a lot on how well you perform your ascent, but between 3500 and 4000 should do it and leave some wiggle room.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 22:31
|
|
|
Count Roland posted:In my experience, sub-orbital docking usually ends in tragedy. I've docked at 50,000m, falling rapidly. Does it count or is it too high
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 22:36
|
|
|
In-atmosphere docking does add a certain extra challenge.
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 22:44
|
|
|
Plane that works surprisingly well. It's extremely manoeuvrable and stable. Shown here descending from ~20000m. This was one with the tail angled down. Stock aero model. 
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 23:19
|
|
|
Inacio posted:This is quite possibly my most successful plane. It owns. (Uses FAR) Reminds me a bit of the F22 
|
|
#
?
Jan 16, 2015 23:25
|
|
|
OldMold posted:Welp after 800+ hours in the game, I've finally launched a manned interplanetary mission. The KSS Overkill? KSS Kitchen sink? Nice look but I think you got a little carried away adding stuff  Make another one with all the trimmings: landers, rover, jacuzzi...Seriously though, less really is more for a lot of KSP designs.
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 00:58
|
|
|
EightBit posted:How much dV can you get into orbit with? I usually budget 3700-3800m/s for a 100km orbit, but I have come in under that lots of times for simple, narrow loads.
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 01:01
|
|
|
Zaran posted:You guys will like this, KSP style landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 first stage on a floating landing pad... only it went slightly wrong: Thanks for posting the link, that's wonderful. That SpaceX got so close on the first attempt is pretty amazing, a couple of tweaks to their MechJeb (like it left the suicide burn a tad too late) and she'll be a good un. Met posted:I'm not nearly as enthusiastic about rockets exploding in real life as I am in my video games. As long as no-one gets hurt or goes broke from it, where's the harm in enjoying a good old explosion?
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 01:04
|
|
|
Ratzap posted:Thanks for posting the link, that's wonderful. That SpaceX got so close on the first attempt is pretty amazing, a couple of tweaks to their MechJeb (like it left the suicide burn a tad too late) and she'll be a good un. It seems their MechJeb was fine, they just need to swap in the next bigger hydraulic reservoir part next time.
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 01:35
|
|
|
EightBit posted:How much dV can you get into orbit with? I usually budget 3700-3800m/s for a 100km orbit, but I have come in under that lots of times for simple, narrow loads. I'm probably not doing things extremely efficiently but I can consistently get a 3700m/s rocket into orbit with about 100m/s remaining. e: Also since someone mentioned TWR, I've found that an initial TWR of about 1.8 is ideal for launches, any lower and gravity saps away too much energy, any higher and FAR aerodynamics will do not nice things to your rocket. Control Volume fucked around with this message at 02:06 on Jan 17, 2015 |
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 02:02
|
|
|
So I'm really curious about how many parts you can have before the game really starts to lag, is it any parts that you put on the rocket or are physics-less parts ignored when it comes into affect game lag due to too many parts? Also how much of the limitations with physics modeling regarding the amount of parts you have is affected by the horsepower of your computer vs the code the game is running on currently?
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 02:03
|
|
|
Ratzap posted:The KSS Overkill? KSS Kitchen sink? Nice look but I think you got a little carried away adding stuff The life support is the big bloat - cant really do without that. If I'm carting a huge LS load might as well stuff as many science instruments as possible. The "Explore Duna/Ike" contracts require a surface science transmission, hence the lander probes and the antennae (using RemoteTech). I suppose I could cut the two batteries. Maybe some aesthetic bits like the crew tube and two adapters, but then it would look janky. The KSS Overkill is in the works:  Heading to Jool to explore all the moons. 6 crew, full suite of Station Science modules, Vacuum/Atmosphere lander. 190 tons... Palicgofueniczekt posted:What are your calculated life support margins? 200 days for the round trip, 50 days to hang around in the system, 150 days in case I need to send a refuel vessel, 100 days just in case margin. Probably too much, but I might install "Dang It", so there could be supply loss.
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 02:59
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 2, 2024 01:24 |
|
|
What is everyone using for life support on .90? I just did a fresh install plus CKAN but it doesn't have TAC, which appears to not support .90.
|
|
#
?
Jan 17, 2015 03:35
|
|
