Difference between revisions of "OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels"
From Kerbal Space Program Wiki
m (-version template usage and link directly;) |
m (Fix description of PhysicsSignificance=1; describe changes in 1.0 and 1.0.1.) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{:OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels/Box}} | {{:OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels/Box}} | ||
| − | The '''OX-STAT''' is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal [[Electricity|charge rate]] of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals. | + | The '''OX-STAT''' is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal [[Electricity|charge rate]] of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals. It has no drag due to being a [[physicsless part]]. |
| − | |||
| − | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a [[physicsless part]]. | + | On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a [[physicsless part]]. However, since it doesn't orient itself to the sun automatically, it needs to be constantly pointed to the sun by orienting the whole craft to ensure optimal energy output (which is unfeasible in practice) or multiple panels have to be placed all around the craft to ensure that at all times at least one is facing the sun. This can quickly eliminate the benefit of its very small mass. |
== Product description == | == Product description == | ||
| Line 14: | Line 12: | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
| + | ;[[1.0.1]] | ||
| + | * Cost reduced from 100 to 75; charge reduced from 0.75 to 0.35 {{mark|echu}}/s. | ||
| + | ;[[1.0]] | ||
| + | * Max temperature reduced from 3200 to 1200 K. | ||
;[[0.23.5]] | ;[[0.23.5]] | ||
| − | * "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added | + | * "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added (see ''[[physicsless part]]'') |
;[[0.18]] | ;[[0.18]] | ||
* Initial Release | * Initial Release | ||
{{Parts}} | {{Parts}} | ||
Revision as of 19:56, 17 June 2015
| OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels | ||
 | ||
| Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 75.00 
|
| Mass | (total) | 0.005 t [1] |
| Drag | 0.2 [1] | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  Electrics
| |
| Unlock cost | 1 200
| |
| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | radialFlatSolarPanel.cfg | |
| Electricity generated | 0.35 ⚡/s [2] | |
| Retractable | Yes | |
| Tracking | No | |
| Packed volume | 12 l | |
| Stacking capacity | 4 units | |
| ||
The OX-STAT is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal charge rate of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals. It has no drag due to being a physicsless part.
Usage
On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a physicsless part. However, since it doesn't orient itself to the sun automatically, it needs to be constantly pointed to the sun by orienting the whole craft to ensure optimal energy output (which is unfeasible in practice) or multiple panels have to be placed all around the craft to ensure that at all times at least one is facing the sun. This can quickly eliminate the benefit of its very small mass.
Product description
| “ | The OX-STAT solar panel is a simple panel with no sun-tracking or deployment mechanics. As a result, it is very light and cheap. | ” |
Changes
- Cost reduced from 100 to 75; charge reduced from 0.75 to 0.35 ⚡/s.
- Max temperature reduced from 3200 to 1200 K.
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added (see physicsless part)
- Initial Release
