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mojoey · 04-25-2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

Just put 70 tonnes into a polar orbit, I think statswise it's complete. (Velcro's autopilot doesn't like anything but polar orbits it seems...is there a good autopilot module out there? My piloting skills for any vehicle leave a lot to be desired

)

try Lua, or the UAP

**Donamy** · 04-25-2012, 02:28 AM

I second the UAP.

ED_4 · 04-25-2012, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

Just put 70 tonnes into a polar orbit, I think statswise it's complete. (Velcro's autopilot doesn't like anything but polar orbits it seems...is there a good autopilot module out there? My piloting skills for any vehicle leave a lot to be desired

)

For rockets, you should check out the code to the Delta IV rockets autopilot. I'm sure it may be of help to you.

NovaSilisko · 04-25-2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donamy

I second the UAP.

UAP is working great until the rocket stages...since I'm using Velcro it's really awkward to handle staging.

boogabooga · 04-25-2012, 03:06 AM

The velcro autopilot is sensitive to your start heading. Try to rotate it (IIRC) about 180 degrees from launch heading.

Ark · 04-25-2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

UAP is working great until the rocket stages...since I'm using Velcro it's really awkward to handle staging.

If you have Velcro, why bother with UAP?

If you're having difficulty with Velcro's autopilot, modify the heading in the scenario editor so the heading is 180 degrees opposite of your target heading and the target heading in the scenario file for the Velcro stages. That way, the launch autopilot only modifies the pitch. It's just like a Soyuz, where the rocket is pointed where you want to go so you don't have to mess with a roll program.

NovaSilisko · 04-25-2012, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ark

If you have Velcro, why bother with UAP?

If you're having difficulty with Velcro's autopilot, modify the heading in the scenario editor so the heading is 180 degrees opposite of your target heading and the target heading in the scenario file for the Velcro stages. That way, the launch autopilot only modifies the pitch. It's just like a Soyuz, where the rocket is pointed where you want to go so you don't have to mess with a roll program.

Ahhh, thanks.

Edit: Of course, the "randomly fly off at a random speed" bug is still occurring...

Edit2: Okay, this is REALLY getting on my nerves

This was happening with the XR fleet, too...

Edit3: seems to be the 111105 beta...

**IronRain** · 04-25-2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

Ahhh, thanks.

Edit: Of course, the "randomly fly off at a random speed" bug is still occurring...

Edit2: Okay, this is REALLY getting on my nerves

{image}

This was happening with the XR fleet, too...

Edit3: seems to be the 111105 beta...

Do you have atmospheric winds turned on? Look for it in the parameters tap and turn it off

many add-ons don't like it

NovaSilisko · 04-25-2012, 05:10 AM

Well, I've worked out the problem. It was the 111105 beta. Now, I can fly my rockets with impunity!

To celebrate, here's the basic model climbing to orbit:

**IronRain** · 04-25-2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

Well, I've worked out the problem. It was the 111105 beta. Now, I can fly my rockets with impunity!

To celebrate, here's the basic model climbing to orbit:

{image}

Awesome! Could you still try my solution or is that not possible?

NovaSilisko · 04-25-2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronRain

Awesome! Could you still try my solution or is that not possible?

Well, I reverted back to the base orbiter version and D3D9 client, so probably not, unless wind is a feature only in the beta.

---------- Post added at 01:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:14 AM ----------

Pipcard · 04-25-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

{image}

What is the LV called? I see a patch with something on it.

edit: I think it says "Everest"

n122vu · 04-25-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipcard

What is the LV called? I see a patch with something on it.

edit: I think it says "Everest"

I concur. Looks like an image of the mountain as well.

Looks good, btw. Glad you got the autopilot issue sorted out.

Pablo49 · 04-25-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaSilisko

Well, I reverted back to the base orbiter version and D3D9 client, so probably not, unless wind is a feature only in the beta

Wind is only in the beta.

NovaSilisko · 04-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo49

Wind is only in the beta.

...derp

04-25-2012, 03:19 AM	#4297
NovaSilisko The Siliskoiest of Siliskos	Quote: Originally Posted by Ark If you have Velcro, why bother with UAP? If you're having difficulty with Velcro's autopilot, modify the heading in the scenario editor so the heading is 180 degrees opposite of your target heading and the target heading in the scenario file for the Velcro stages. That way, the launch autopilot only modifies the pitch. It's just like a Soyuz, where the rocket is pointed where you want to go so you don't have to mess with a roll program. Ahhh, thanks. Edit: Of course, the "randomly fly off at a random speed" bug is still occurring... Edit2: Okay, this is REALLY getting on my nerves This was happening with the XR fleet, too... Edit3: seems to be the 111105 beta... Last edited by NovaSilisko; 04-25-2012 at 03:51 AM.

04-25-2012, 05:00 AM	#4298
IronRain Orbinaut	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko Ahhh, thanks. Edit: Of course, the "randomly fly off at a random speed" bug is still occurring... Edit2: Okay, this is REALLY getting on my nerves {image} This was happening with the XR fleet, too... Edit3: seems to be the 111105 beta... Do you have atmospheric winds turned on? Look for it in the parameters tap and turn it off many add-ons don't like it Last edited by IronRain; 04-25-2012 at 05:04 AM.

04-25-2012, 06:56 AM	#4301
NovaSilisko The Siliskoiest of Siliskos	Quote: Originally Posted by IronRain Awesome! Could you still try my solution or is that not possible? Well, I reverted back to the base orbiter version and D3D9 client, so probably not, unless wind is a feature only in the beta. ---------- Post added at 01:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:14 AM ---------- Last edited by NovaSilisko; 04-25-2012 at 07:01 AM.

04-25-2012, 02:20 PM	#4302
Pipcard ♪ Miku fan ♪	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko {image} What is the LV called? I see a patch with something on it. edit: I think it says "Everest" Last edited by Pipcard; 04-25-2012 at 02:44 PM.

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04-25-2012, 02:12 AM	#4291
mojoey k*256^2+2083	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko Just put 70 tonnes into a polar orbit, I think statswise it's complete. (Velcro's autopilot doesn't like anything but polar orbits it seems...is there a good autopilot module out there? My piloting skills for any vehicle leave a lot to be desired ) try Lua, or the UAP

04-25-2012, 02:28 AM	#4292
Donamy Beta Tester	I second the UAP.

04-25-2012, 02:52 AM	#4293
ED_4 Whovian/Star Trekker/Pinoy	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko Just put 70 tonnes into a polar orbit, I think statswise it's complete. (Velcro's autopilot doesn't like anything but polar orbits it seems...is there a good autopilot module out there? My piloting skills for any vehicle leave a lot to be desired ) For rockets, you should check out the code to the Delta IV rockets autopilot. I'm sure it may be of help to you.

04-25-2012, 03:03 AM	#4294
NovaSilisko The Siliskoiest of Siliskos	Quote: Originally Posted by Donamy I second the UAP. UAP is working great until the rocket stages...since I'm using Velcro it's really awkward to handle staging.

04-25-2012, 03:06 AM	#4295
boogabooga Orbinaut	The velcro autopilot is sensitive to your start heading. Try to rotate it (IIRC) about 180 degrees from launch heading.

04-25-2012, 03:08 AM	#4296
Ark Orbinaut	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko UAP is working great until the rocket stages...since I'm using Velcro it's really awkward to handle staging. If you have Velcro, why bother with UAP? If you're having difficulty with Velcro's autopilot, modify the heading in the scenario editor so the heading is 180 degrees opposite of your target heading and the target heading in the scenario file for the Velcro stages. That way, the launch autopilot only modifies the pitch. It's just like a Soyuz, where the rocket is pointed where you want to go so you don't have to mess with a roll program.

04-25-2012, 05:10 AM	#4299
NovaSilisko The Siliskoiest of Siliskos	Well, I've worked out the problem. It was the 111105 beta. Now, I can fly my rockets with impunity! To celebrate, here's the basic model climbing to orbit:

04-25-2012, 05:12 AM	#4300
IronRain Orbinaut	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko Well, I've worked out the problem. It was the 111105 beta. Now, I can fly my rockets with impunity! To celebrate, here's the basic model climbing to orbit: {image} Awesome! Could you still try my solution or is that not possible?

04-25-2012, 03:20 PM	#4303
n122vu Addon Developer	Quote: Originally Posted by Pipcard What is the LV called? I see a patch with something on it. edit: I think it says "Everest" I concur. Looks like an image of the mountain as well. Looks good, btw. Glad you got the autopilot issue sorted out.

04-25-2012, 07:13 PM	#4304
Pablo49 Orbinaut	Quote: Originally Posted by NovaSilisko Well, I reverted back to the base orbiter version and D3D9 client, so probably not, unless wind is a feature only in the beta Wind is only in the beta.

04-25-2012, 07:21 PM	#4305
NovaSilisko The Siliskoiest of Siliskos	Quote: Originally Posted by Pablo49 Wind is only in the beta. ...derp