I haven't been able to get past the loading screen. Here is the log. I think I followed all the instructions.
As
@Abdullah Radwan suggested above, this looks like you need to hit the 'Create symbolic links' button again. Does that solve it for you?
@predattak @Pioneer I can confirm I have both hi-res surf.tree (3,945,645kb) and hi-res elev.tree (2,566,011kb) installed.
I actually hadn't made those config changes listed on the hi-res installation page. I just read that and thought 'oh that's it.' But having made the changes now everything is still appearing correctly for me. ?
This is my Mars.cfg
Code:
; === Configuration file for planet Mars ===
Name = Mars
Module = Mars
Module_Atm = MarsAtm2006
ErrorLimit = 1e-5
SamplingInterval = 138 ; interpolation sampling interval [s]
; (interpolation error ~1m)
; === Physical Parameters ===
Mass = 6.418542e+23
Size =3.390e6
;Size = 3.38992e6 ; mean radius
JCoeff = 0.001964 ; J2 coefficient for gravitational potential
; === Rotation and precession parameters ===
; ref: see www.orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?t=8185
PrecessionLAN = 4.005081124
PrecessionObliquity = 0.03224369545
PrecessionPeriod = -63346652.48
LAN = 0.6210531483
LAN_MJD = 51544.5
Obliquity = 0.4397415938
SidRotOffset = 5.469523488
SidRotPeriod = 88642.66435
;SidRotPeriod (days): 1.025956763
;SidRotPeriod (days - node to node): 1.025956748
;Precession Period (years): -173433.6824
;Obliquity (deg): 25.1953374
;Ecliptic LAN (rad): 4.588603922
;Ecliptic Obliquity (rad): 0.4663171564
;Ecliptic SidRotOffset (rad): 5.040408866
;Axis RMS Error (deg): 3.596520014e-006
;Lat/Lon RMS Error (deg): 0.000228792323
; === Atmospheric Parameters ===
AtmPressure0 = 0.61e3 ; pressure at zero altitude [Pa]
AtmDensity0 = 0.02 ; density at zero altitude [kg/m^3]
AtmGasConstant = 188.92 ; specific gas constant [J/(K kg)]
AtmGamma = 1.2941 ; specific heat ratio c_p/c_v
AtmAltLimit = 280e3 ; cutoff altitude
;AtmAltLimit = 230e3 ; cutoff altitude
;AtmColor0 = 0.65 0.52 0.40
;AtmHazeColor = 0.65 0.52 0.40
AtmColor0 = 0.42 0.35 0.27
AtmHazeColor = 0.42 0.35 0.27
AtmHazeDensity = 0.3
AtmFogParam = 1.5e-5 0.8e-5 5e3
AtmFogColor = 0.5 0.40 0.3
; === Visualisation Parameters ===
TileFormat = 2
AlbedoRGB = 0.52 0.36 0.16
MaxPatchResolution = 16 ; highest sphere patch level
;MaxPatchResolution = 14 ; highest sphere patch level
HorizonExcess = 0.035 ; prevent mountain tops beyond sphere horizon from disappearing
MinElevation = -22000
; === Surface Bases ===
; place additional bases or
; base directories in this list
BEGIN_SURFBASE
DIR Mars\Base
DIR Mars\Base\Deepstar3.0 CONTEXT Deepstar3.0
END_SURFBASE
@Face @predattak @Pioneer my instrument readings at the bases, stock low-res vs hi res with config changes =
Code:
GUSEV STOCK
PeR 7.260k
SURFACE MFD ALT -1.90km
GUSEV HI-RES
PeR 7.261k
SURFACE MFD ALT -1.89km
MARINERIS STOCK
PeR 7.689k
SURFACE MFD ALT 4.32km
MARINERIS HI-RES
PeR 7.690k
SURFACE MFD ALT 4.32km
Re: the autopilots
@lele @4throck - this is due to changed PMI and CROSS_SECTION numbers in config\spacecraft\deepstar.ini. I believe this should be more realistic, assuming running a gazillion samples on shipedit gives a more realistic number.
I meant to add a tip in the documentation not to use the autopilots for achieving an orientation, but for maintaining it (within typical time acceleration constraints). A nudge on the thrusters in the right direction and a bit of time acceleration, then activating killrot and then the autopilot should work fine. If it's too annoying you can copy the 2.1 numbers back in (CROSS_SECTION=1586.7 2119.13 530.31 / PMI=(400,400,400).
I am currently working on converting all Deepstar vessels to C++ vessels. I almost finished the main Deepstar vessel.
For the attachment and cargo operation, would you like me to implement
UCSO for that or you want the Orbiter and Spacecraft4 attachment procedures? I can do both.
If you choose UCSO, I will convert the space hab and probe to be UCSO cargoes. You might want to make the aerolander bay big enough to contain one cargo (1.5x1.5x1.5m), but it's not necessary.
Many thanks!! Let's go with UCSO but leave the payload bay dimensions for now. It will be easier for me to mesh new payloads than rework the aerolanders at this point. (happy to do payload requests).
By the way, the number of RCS thrusters on Deepstar exceeds the number spacecraft4.dll would permit. You might be able to extrapolate the positions from what I've done. Or you could leave it and no one will notice! But let me know if you need any position data.
Very nice to have this for 2016 ! Love it, specially the bases and depots.
Like a previous user, I too find the RCS underpowered, and the default autopilots (ex: prograde / retrograde) have a hard time working.
Another nitpick is that the landers have the wrong logical orientation for tail sitters.
But these are minor details that don't spoil the fun! Thanks for the update!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know it's working enough to be fun