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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | All nodes on the TVR-1180C are | + | All nodes on the TVR-1180C are 1.25 meters (small). As with all adapters, [[liquid fuel]] will flow through it. Despite the similar name, the TVR-1180C is not a [[decoupler]]; it does not jettison anything nor does it add a stage to the rocket. It branches into 3 separate stacks, but they are unsupported and prone to bending or breaking if the weight and thrust are not properly distributed. Rockets incorporating a tri-coupler are also likely to [[Wobbling|wobble]], unless the stacks are opportunely bound together with [[EAS-4 Strut Connector]]s. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll. The tricoupler has non-standard (0.3 instead of 0.2) drag, meaning it should be placed behind the center of mass. |
Another, unconventional use of this part is as a landing 'foot' - when landing very large craft (such as bases), the stock landing legs aren't big or powerful - using the strut parts as 'legs' and the tricoupler as a 'foot', you can artificially make your own landing leg! | Another, unconventional use of this part is as a landing 'foot' - when landing very large craft (such as bases), the stock landing legs aren't big or powerful - using the strut parts as 'legs' and the tricoupler as a 'foot', you can artificially make your own landing leg! | ||
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|The Stack Tricoupler! If your stack is lacking in awesomeness, this is the tool for you! Just remember that this is not a decoupler, and won't separate stages. | |The Stack Tricoupler! If your stack is lacking in awesomeness, this is the tool for you! Just remember that this is not a decoupler, and won't separate stages. | ||
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| + | == Variants == | ||
| + | As of {{version|1.6}} this adapter has three textures that can be switched in the editor. | ||
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| + | {{multiple image | ||
| + | |align=left | ||
| + | |width=200 | ||
| + | |image1=TVR-1180C_Dark.png | ||
| + | |alt1=Dark variant | ||
| + | |image2=TVR-1180C_White.png | ||
| + | |alt2=White variant | ||
| + | |image3=TVR-1180C_Orange.png | ||
| + | |alt3=Orange variant | ||
| + | |footer=The different variants of the adapter | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{clear|left}} | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
| + | ;[[1.6]] | ||
| + | * New model and texture | ||
| + | * Added 3 variants | ||
;[[0.18]] | ;[[0.18]] | ||
* New model and texture | * New model and texture | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 27 December 2018
| TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler | ||
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| Adapter by O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises | ||
| Radial size | Small | |
| Cost | (total) | 680.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.150 t |
| Drag | 0.3 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 12 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Construction
| |
| Unlock cost | 2 100
| |
| Since version | 0.7.3 | |
| Part configuration | stackTriCoupler_v2.cfg | |
| Packed volume | None | |
The TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler is an adapter that allows for a single rocket to branch into 3 separate stacks.
Contents
Usage
All nodes on the TVR-1180C are 1.25 meters (small). As with all adapters, liquid fuel will flow through it. Despite the similar name, the TVR-1180C is not a decoupler; it does not jettison anything nor does it add a stage to the rocket. It branches into 3 separate stacks, but they are unsupported and prone to bending or breaking if the weight and thrust are not properly distributed. Rockets incorporating a tri-coupler are also likely to wobble, unless the stacks are opportunely bound together with EAS-4 Strut Connectors. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll. The tricoupler has non-standard (0.3 instead of 0.2) drag, meaning it should be placed behind the center of mass.
Another, unconventional use of this part is as a landing 'foot' - when landing very large craft (such as bases), the stock landing legs aren't big or powerful - using the strut parts as 'legs' and the tricoupler as a 'foot', you can artificially make your own landing leg!
Product description
| “ | The Stack Tricoupler! If your stack is lacking in awesomeness, this is the tool for you! Just remember that this is not a decoupler, and won't separate stages. | ” |
Variants
As of version 1.6 this adapter has three textures that can be switched in the editor.
Changes
- New model and texture
- Added 3 variants
- New model and texture
- Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.3 (part rebalancing)
- (Undocumented part of fuel flow changes) added NoCrossFeedNodeKey = bottom (keeps fuel from flowing FROM the bottom nodes to prevent stack imbalances and such)
- Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs)
- Fuel can now flow through Strut parts like the tricoupler
- (Bug fix) VAB placement bug with tricouplers and fuel tanks (and decouplers)
- Initial Release
