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[Putnam]

So the new monopropellant engines have a thrust/weight of 20/0.

[Girlinhat]

So the new monopropellant engines have a thrust/weight of 20/0.

20 to 0?  You mean infinite?  Doesn't that mean if you had just an engine, it would reach the speed of light instantly?

[Putnam]

...that's an incredible idea. Someone make a massless probe core.

EDIT: and by someone I mean me.

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PART
{
name = probeCoreCubeWeightless
module = Part
author = NovaSilisko

mesh = model.mu
rescaleFactor = 1

CrewCapacity = 0

node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.2845967, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0
node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.2845967, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0

TechRequired = advUnmanned
entryCost = 6800
cost = 600
category = Pods
subcategory = 0
title = Probodobodyne Weightless QBE
manufacturer = Probodobodyne Inc.
description = QBE is a sturdy, cubic, and absolutely lightweight probe core. It also can survive higher heat loads than its counterparts. Its simplistic shape also appeals to modern art collectors. Truly, something for everyone.

attachRules = 1,0,1,1,0

mass = 0.08
dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.15
angularDrag = 1.5
crashTolerance = 30
maxTemp = 3100


PhysicsSignificance = 1

explosionPotential = 0

vesselType = Probe

MODULE
{
name = ModuleCommand
minimumCrew = 0

RESOURCE
{
name = ElectricCharge
rate = 0.02777778
}
}

RESOURCE
{
name = ElectricCharge
amount = 10
maxAmount = 10
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleReactionWheel

PitchTorque = 0.5
YawTorque = 0.5
RollTorque = 0.5

RESOURCE
{
name = ElectricCharge
rate = 0.025
}
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleSAS
}

}


[jocan2003]

I'm worried the budget system will enforce always using the most efficient designs if you want to stay in the green

Nah.  You'll have some cheap and efficient designs early on, but before long you'll be rolling with over a million funds in the bank and looking at doing some "just for fun" missions or sending up some super heavy lifters with 500k boost stages.

One of my lessons learned from my first contract game - dont build too efficient or exploit only the high ROI contracts.  Else you end up with too much cash and bored.

Play with remote tech, kethane, interstellar thingy, orbital construction/science ( MKS/OKS ), orbital science station and stuff like that, you wont float in your money as each piece of these things can reach 200-400k and you need multiple.

[MaximumZero]

...that's an incredible idea. Someone make a massless probe core.

EDIT: and by someone I mean me.

What's your findings, ser?

[Putnam]

Meh.

[MaximumZero]

Meh.

I take it there was both no instant light speed and no fuckHUEG explosions?

[Putnam]

I got up to 1500 g acceleration, but in terms of expectations that's infinitely disappointing.

[alway]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNMnDrLCW60&list=UUxzC4EngIsMrPmbm6Nxvb-A
Scott Manley did a good video explaining this stuff. But yes, they are massless.

[Aseaheru]

I was going to mention that, but thought it was done allready...

[PTTG??]

I want proper enclosed rotors so I can make this.

[Aseaheru]

Firespitter.

[alway]

I want proper enclosed rotors so I can make this.

You could do something like this: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=88632.msg5041265;topicseen#msg5041265

By modding Infernal robotics rotating parts to spin faster, you can use wings to create blades that even work with FAR's reduced atmospheres so long as you create a method for countering the torque (a counter-rotating set of blades, in my case).

[BFEL]

So yeah, tentatively labeling 64 bit as "unplayably buggy." Get in VAB, throw cockpit down...and it crashed. Do anything else and it crashed. Very crashy.

[PTTG??]

Odd, works fine for me. What are the details?