Difference between revisions of "Mk1 Command Pod"

	Mk1 Command Pod
	Command pod by ; Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc;
Radial size	Small, Tiny
(dry)	588.00
(dry)	0.706 t
Drag	0.15-0.2
Max. Temp.	2200 K
Impact Tolerance	14 m/s
Research	Start
Unlock cost	0
Since version	0.7.3
Part configuration	mk1Pod_v2.cfg;
(required)	1
SAS level	× None
Torque	5 kN·m
0.048	⚡
	s·kN·m
Experiment	Crew Report
Collectable	No
Rerunnable	Yes
Resettable	Yes
Electricity required	None
Antenna type	Internal
Antenna rating	5 km
Lift generated	0.35
Packed volume	None
Inventory Slots	1 slots
Volume limit	50 l
Monopropellant	10
Electric capacity	50 ⚡

Latest revision as of 22:53, 16 July 2021

The Mk1 Command Pod is a command module capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission.

Usage

Interior View of the Mk1 Command Pod since 1.5

Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the torque power of most other manned command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. It can also be used for shuttles and landers due to its small size.

The Mk1 Command Pod features a tiny radial size node on top, typically used for attaching a Mk16 Parachute, and a small radial size node on the bottom. The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during IVA. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.

The Mk1 Command Pod is also the first command module available in the career mode.

Product description

“

Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.

— Kerlinton Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

”

Trivia

The model for the Mk1 Command Pod was replaced in version 0.16. There is a memorial to the original located at the Kerbal Space Center^[1], and another at the Island Airfield.
Prior to version 1.5, the bottom side had a hump (which was also ablative), which did not bode well for many parts attached to the bottom. The TD-12 Decoupler worked particularly well hiding the hump. There was a good side: the hump looked nice when attaching "tiny" parts to the bottom, and it appeared similar to a heat shield.

Real-world comparison

The Mk1 Command Pod was inspired by the Mercury capsule.

Variants

As of version 1.5 this command pod has three textures that can be switched in the editor.

The different variants of the command pod

Gallery

The model prior to 1.5
Interior View of the Mk1 Pod prior to 1.5
The original model from versions before 0.16. Back then it could hold three kerbals. It used to have the name:"Mk1 Pod"
The memorial for the pre 0.16 model outside of KSC.

Changes

1.5

New model and texture
Added 3 variants
New IVA

1.2

IVA improved

0.23

Added Monopropellant

0.18

Added ElectricCharge

0.16

Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
New part model.

0.8.5

Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules

0.8.2

(Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached

0.7.3

Initial release

References

↑ http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod

[1] ttp://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod

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-The '''Command Pod Mk1''' houses the Kerbal crew during their mission. It is required to build any kind of rocket.
+{{:Mk1 Command Pod/Box}}
+The '''Mk1 Command Pod''' is a [[command module]] capable of housing a single [[Kerbal]] during a mission.
 == Usage ==
+[[File:Mk1CommandPod_IVA.png|left|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Command Pod since 1.5]]
+Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the torque power of most other manned command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. It can also be used for shuttles and landers due to its small size.
-Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the aim of the game is to get your crew into space and land them safely again back on the surface of [[Kearth]].
+The Mk1 Command Pod features a tiny [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for attaching a [[Mk16 Parachute]], and a small radial size node on the bottom.
+The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during [[IVA]]. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.
-== Config File ==
-This is the default config file for the Command Pod Mk1
- <nowiki>// this is a sample config file, for determining a good file format for defining part parameters
-// comment line - ignored by cfg parser
-// empty lines, or lines without a '=' sign are also ignored
-// all other lines are split at the '=' sign, and the left operand is used to know what parameter we are setting
-// diferent parameters require data in different formats (see docs), and each module has it's own parameters (again, see docs)
-// each assignment must be in a single line. Lines without assignments will be ignored. (You CAN turn on word wrap, though)
-// each keyword here relates to an existing variable in the assigned module. If the keyword isn't found, it is ignored.
-// conversely, if a keyword is left unassigned (as in not in the file), it will be initialized with it's default value
-// This is done automatically, so any public variable defined in the loaded module can be accessed this way (provided it's value can be parsed)
-// --- general parameters ---
-name = mk1pod
-module = CommandPod
-author = Mrbrownce
-// --- asset parameters ---
-mesh = mk1pod.DAE
-scale = 0.1
-texture = mk1podtexture.png
-specPower = 0.1
-rimFalloff = 3
-alphaCutoff = 0.0
-// --- node definitions ---
-// definition format is Position X, Position Y, Position Z, Up X, Up Y, Up Z
-node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -3.02662, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1
-node_stack_top = 0.0, 3.93121, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0
-// --- editor parameters ---
-cost = 1600
-category = 1
-subcategory = 0
-title = Command Pod Mk1
-//manufacturer = Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.
-description = Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than it's predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.
-// attachment rules: stack, srfAttach, allowStack, allowSrfAttach, allowCollision
-attachRules = 1,0,1,0,0
-// --- standard part parameters ---
-mass = 1
-dragModelType = default
-maximum_drag = 0.2
-minimum_drag = 0.15
-angularDrag = 2
-crashTolerance = 14
-maxTemp = 3400
-// --- pod/rcs parameters ---
-rotPower = 5
-linPower = 10
-// --- generic engine parameters ---
-maxThrust = 100
-minThrust = 100
-heatProduction = 800
-fuelConsumption = 8
-internalFuel = 0
-// --- more engine parameters ---
-thrustVectoringCapable = False
-gymbalRange = 0
-differentialThrustCapable = False
-differentialThrustRange = 0
-// --- fuel tank parameters ---
+The Mk1 Command Pod is also the first command module available in the [[Career|career mode]].
-fuel = 500
+== Product description ==
-dryMass = 0.4
+{{Quote|Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.|manufacturer=Kerlinton Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.}}
-fuelMass = 0.008
-// --- winglet parameters ---
+== Trivia ==
+* The model for the Mk1 Command Pod was replaced in {{Version|0.16}}. There is a memorial to the original located at the [[Kerbal Space Center]]<ref>http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod</ref>, and another at the [[Island Airfield]].
+* Prior to {{Version|1.5}}, the bottom side had a hump (which was also [[w:Atmospheric_entry#Ablative|ablative]]), which did not bode well for many parts attached to the bottom. The [[TD-12 Decoupler]] worked particularly well hiding the hump. There was a good side: the hump looked nice when attaching "tiny" parts to the bottom, and it appeared similar to a heat shield.
-deflectionLiftCoeff = 0.1
+=== Real-world comparison ===
+The Mk1 Command Pod was inspired by the [[w:Project Mercury|Mercury capsule]].
+== Variants ==
+As of {{version|1.5}} this command pod has three textures that can be switched in the editor.
-// --- tweakables (coming soon...) ---
+{{multiple image
+|align=left
+|width=200
+|image1=Mk1CommandPod_Dark.png
+|alt1=Dark variant
+|image2=Mk1CommandPod_White.png
+|alt2=White variant
+|image3=Mk1CommandPod_Gray.png
+|alt3=Gray-White variant
+|footer=The different variants of the command pod
+}}
+{{clear|left}}
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+Command Pod Mk1.png|The model prior to 1.5
+Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod prior to 1.5
+Command_Pod_Mk1.jpg|The original model from versions before 0.16. Back then it could hold three kerbals. It used to have the name:"Mk1 Pod"
+CommandPodMk1Memorial.png|The memorial for the pre 0.16 model outside of KSC.
+</gallery>
+== Changes ==
+;[[1.5]]
+* New model and texture
+* Added 3 variants
+* New IVA
+;[[1.2]]
+* IVA improved
+;[[0.23]]
+* Added Monopropellant
+;[[0.18]]
+* Added ElectricCharge
+;[[0.16]]
+* Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
+* New part model.
+;[[0.8.5]]
+* Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules
+;[[0.8.2]]
+* (Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached
+;[[0.7.3]]
+* Initial release
+== References ==
+<references/>
-// ----- DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS POINT ------
+{{Parts}}
-</nowiki>
+{{Demo parts}}
-{{Template:Parts}}
+[[Category:Command modules]]

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