Difference between revisions of "Addon"

From Kerbal Space Program Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (Plugin-Powered Add-ons and Parts)
m (Auto: movedURLs (Review RC#6181))
Line 37: Line 37:
 
|| Adds Kethane, a multi-purpose gas that you have to detect, mine, and refine. Currently Kethane can be pumped to other vessels for which then can convert their fuel into RCS or Liquid Fuel (with a Converter).
 
|| Adds Kethane, a multi-purpose gas that you have to detect, mine, and refine. Currently Kethane can be pumped to other vessels for which then can convert their fuel into RCS or Liquid Fuel (with a Converter).
 
|| 0.2
 
|| 0.2
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
 
|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
 
|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
  
Line 44: Line 44:
 
|| Adds lazors, which can assist in existing areas including vessel control, spacecraft/debris tracking, and map navigation while implementing new features such as a tractor beam, location marking, and teleportation!
 
|| Adds lazors, which can assist in existing areas including vessel control, spacecraft/debris tracking, and map navigation while implementing new features such as a tractor beam, location marking, and teleportation!
 
|| Beta 7
 
|| Beta 7
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/9923 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/9923 Forum]
 
|| Romfarer
 
|| Romfarer
  
Line 51: Line 51:
 
|| Adds rovers and other mobile vehicles to drive around planets on! Can turn on handbrake, cruise control, and lights. Even has a rover with fold-able wheels for a compact fit on a rocket.
 
|| Adds rovers and other mobile vehicles to drive around planets on! Can turn on handbrake, cruise control, and lights. Even has a rover with fold-able wheels for a compact fit on a rocket.
 
|| 1.34
 
|| 1.34
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7854-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Carts-v1-34-Cruise-Control-Compatibility-and-More Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/7854-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Carts-v1-34-Cruise-Control-Compatibility-and-More Forum]
 
|| Tosh
 
|| Tosh
  
Line 58: Line 58:
 
|| A plugin that adds a ton of in-flight information and automated operations. With it you can autopilot, see true altitude, and countless other features. (Version 1.9.2 has a broken "land at cordinate" link and bugs, version 1.9.3 does not and stable.)
 
|| A plugin that adds a ton of in-flight information and automated operations. With it you can autopilot, see true altitude, and countless other features. (Version 1.9.2 has a broken "land at cordinate" link and bugs, version 1.9.3 does not and stable.)
 
|| 1.9.3
 
|| 1.9.3
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12384-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Anatid-Robotics-MuMech-MechJeb-Autopilot-v1-9 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/12384-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Anatid-Robotics-MuMech-MechJeb-Autopilot-v1-9 Forum]
 
|| r4m0n
 
|| r4m0n
  
Line 65: Line 65:
 
|| A plugin powerd addon that allows you to map planets and moons, see anomalies, current position and many facts.
 
|| A plugin powerd addon that allows you to map planets and moons, see anomalies, current position and many facts.
 
|| 3.3.1
 
|| 3.3.1
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/9396-0-17-ISA-MapSat-Satellite-mapping-module-and-map-generation-tool-v3-3-1 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/9396-0-17-ISA-MapSat-Satellite-mapping-module-and-map-generation-tool-v3-3-1 Forum]
 
||
 
||
 
|}
 
|}
Line 86: Line 86:
 
|| Payload pack gives you the ability to create a wide variation of different payload fairings with the a small amount of parts.
 
|| Payload pack gives you the ability to create a wide variation of different payload fairings with the a small amount of parts.
 
|| 1.01
 
|| 1.01
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
 
|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
 
|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
  
Line 93: Line 93:
 
|| This pack aims to provide parts for the upcoming deep space part of the game.
 
|| This pack aims to provide parts for the upcoming deep space part of the game.
 
|| 0.14
 
|| 0.14
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7790 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/7790 Forum]
 
|| kockaspiton
 
|| kockaspiton
  
Line 101: Line 101:
 
|| A collection that includes fuel tanks, engines, boosters, interstage/fairings and a few surprises.
 
|| A collection that includes fuel tanks, engines, boosters, interstage/fairings and a few surprises.
 
|| 0.4
 
|| 0.4
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3097 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/3097 Forum]
 
|| Slew
 
|| Slew
  
Line 108: Line 108:
 
|| Currently there is a pack of space station parts and a pack of interplanetary probes which is under development.
 
|| Currently there is a pack of space station parts and a pack of interplanetary probes which is under development.
 
|| 0.4
 
|| 0.4
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/6280 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/6280 Forum]
 
|| Pelf
 
|| Pelf
  
Line 115: Line 115:
 
|| Advanced weaponry from the Advanced Weapons Research and Development division of Cube Corp. For all your intended explosive needs.
 
|| Advanced weaponry from the Advanced Weapons Research and Development division of Cube Corp. For all your intended explosive needs.
 
|| ?
 
|| ?
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/4542 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/4542 Forum]
 
|| JellyGoggles
 
|| JellyGoggles
  
Line 122: Line 122:
 
|| Mainly Fuel, Engine and Solid Rocket Parts. 1,2 and 3 meter parts and adapters.
 
|| Mainly Fuel, Engine and Solid Rocket Parts. 1,2 and 3 meter parts and adapters.
 
|| 0.5
 
|| 0.5
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/2448 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/2448 Forum]
 
|| Winston/Kickasskyle
 
|| Winston/Kickasskyle
  
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|| NovaPunch Remix Pack
 
|| NovaPunch Remix Pack
|| Very large parts pack, merger of two of the biggest and best rocket packs for KSP; [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12237 SIDR] by NovaSilisko and Wobbly Rockets by SundayPunch.
+
|| Very large parts pack, merger of two of the biggest and best rocket packs for KSP; [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/12237 SIDR] by NovaSilisko and Wobbly Rockets by SundayPunch.
 
|| 1.2
 
|| 1.2
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3870 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/3870 Forum]
 
|| Tiberion
 
|| Tiberion
  
Line 136: Line 136:
 
|| Rugged, practical and functional components. Includes many structural parts.
 
|| Rugged, practical and functional components. Includes many structural parts.
 
|| 2.0
 
|| 2.0
|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/8402 Forum]
+
|| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/8402 Forum]
 
|| Sherbetlemons
 
|| Sherbetlemons
 
|}
 
|}

Revision as of 04:34, 20 October 2012

Addons are modifications to the game that add either new parts or systems into the game that are not included with original install. They are made by the community and can greatly enhance your playing experience.

How to Install Addons

The simplest way is to copy over the folders to the appropriate directory in your KSP directory.

Most plugins come with multiple folders, usually housing the part and plugin files.

Example

  • Tosh's Carts plugin zip file contains a folder called Carts134 (the last numbers are the version)
  • Inside of that folder are the folders "Parts", "Plugins", and "Source". There is also documentation called README_cart.txt
    • The "Parts" folder contains the actual ship-building parts you would see in the ship builder interface.
    • The "Plugins" folder contains the plugin .dll files that would support the plugin system implemented by Carts.
    • The "Source" folder is just the source code, and is only needed by modders wanting to see how Carts was made and maybe build from it (with permission, of course)
  • Since you only need what's in the "Parts" and "Plugins" folders, you can just unzip those folders to your main KSP directory. It will ask you if you want to overwrite/merge the folders and you would choose "Yes". They would then merge with your prexisting folders, putting the needed addon files in their right place.

All you have to do from there is start the game!

Uninstalling is just as simple as deleting the parts/plugins that were included with the mod. Note, any ships created with those plugins will not load next time you start your game.

Addon Releases

Plugin-Powered Add-ons and Parts

For add-ons that utilize plugins to support their core functionality.

Name Description Version Link Author
Kethane Pack Adds Kethane, a multi-purpose gas that you have to detect, mine, and refine. Currently Kethane can be pumped to other vessels for which then can convert their fuel into RCS or Liquid Fuel (with a Converter). 0.2 Forum Mechanical Mouse Industries
Romfarer Lazor System Adds lazors, which can assist in existing areas including vessel control, spacecraft/debris tracking, and map navigation while implementing new features such as a tractor beam, location marking, and teleportation! Beta 7 Forum Romfarer
Carts Adds rovers and other mobile vehicles to drive around planets on! Can turn on handbrake, cruise control, and lights. Even has a rover with fold-able wheels for a compact fit on a rocket. 1.34 Forum Tosh
MechJeb A plugin that adds a ton of in-flight information and automated operations. With it you can autopilot, see true altitude, and countless other features. (Version 1.9.2 has a broken "land at cordinate" link and bugs, version 1.9.3 does not and stable.) 1.9.3 Forum r4m0n
ISA MapSat A plugin powerd addon that allows you to map planets and moons, see anomalies, current position and many facts. 3.3.1 Forum

Standalone Parts and Part Packs

For add-ons that provide additional parts for spacecraft and spaceplane construction without utilizing plugins.

Name Description Version Link Author
Payload Pack Payload pack gives you the ability to create a wide variation of different payload fairings with the a small amount of parts. 1.01 Forum Mechanical Mouse Industries
Deep Space Mission Pack This pack aims to provide parts for the upcoming deep space part of the game. 0.14 Forum kockaspiton


Down Under Aerospace & Party Supplies A collection that includes fuel tanks, engines, boosters, interstage/fairings and a few surprises. 0.4 Forum Slew
ExPI (Extraplanetary Infrastructure Currently there is a pack of space station parts and a pack of interplanetary probes which is under development. 0.4 Forum Pelf
JellyCubes Advanced Weapons R&D Advanced weaponry from the Advanced Weapons Research and Development division of Cube Corp. For all your intended explosive needs.  ? Forum JellyGoggles
KW Rocketry Mainly Fuel, Engine and Solid Rocket Parts. 1,2 and 3 meter parts and adapters. 0.5 Forum Winston/Kickasskyle
NovaPunch Remix Pack Very large parts pack, merger of two of the biggest and best rocket packs for KSP; SIDR by NovaSilisko and Wobbly Rockets by SundayPunch. 1.2 Forum Tiberion
The Truss Pack Rugged, practical and functional components. Includes many structural parts. 2.0 Forum Sherbetlemons

Tools and Applications

For external programs that support Kerbal Space Program (e.g. Mod Managers, Orbit Calculators, etc)