Difference between revisions of "TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler"
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| − | The TVR-1180C is a [[Coupler]], but not a [[Decoupler]], meaning that 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]]. | + | The TVR-1180C is a [[Coupler]], but not a [[Decoupler]], meaning that 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]]. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
''see also: [[Version History]]'' | ''see also: [[Version History]]'' | ||
| + | ;v0.16 | ||
| + | * Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.3 (part rebalancing) | ||
| + | ;v0.15 | ||
| + | * (Undocumented part of fuel flow changes) added NoCrossFeedNodeKey = bottom (keeps fuel from flowing FROM the bottom nodes to prevent stack imbalances and such) | ||
;v0.8.5 | ;v0.8.5 | ||
* Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs) | * Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs) | ||
Revision as of 02:42, 25 July 2012
The TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler is a unique module that allows for a single rocket to branch into 3 separate stacks. Note that Liquid Fuel flows through couplers as of the latest update.
Usage
The TVR-1180C is a Coupler, but not a Decoupler, meaning that 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. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll.
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. — O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises |
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Changes
see also: Version History
- v0.16
- Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.3 (part rebalancing)
- v0.15
- (Undocumented part of fuel flow changes) added NoCrossFeedNodeKey = bottom (keeps fuel from flowing FROM the bottom nodes to prevent stack imbalances and such)
- v0.8.5
- Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs)
- v0.8.1
- Fuel can now flow through Strut parts like the tricoupler
- v0.8
- (Bug fix) VAB placement bug with tricouplers and fuel tanks (and decouplers)
- v0.7.3
- Initial Release
