Module

Modules define what specific parts can do. They are generally calls to C-coded or hard-coded functions that define what functionality these parts have in-game. If you are a new part designer, modder, engineer, or someone else who makes parts, please check the STOCK modules list before designing a new module. Each additional module increases the CPU workload and reduces FPS and Physics. All 0.90 stock modules are now included.

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names define the module in use and are a general indication of what the module subtype does. Specific variables are associated with each [module].[name]. For example, the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Sr. has the MODULE.name ModuleDockingNode and its' associates variables are [referenceAttachNode] and [nodeType]. Some [MODULE]s share variables with other modules, which can make deciphering their purpose difficult.

STOCK MODULES

explanation	code examples
CModuleFuelLine No known arguments or variables at this time. This module is used by fuelLine, presumably to specify that it is fuel Transfer enabled. More research is clearly called for. This module is new in 0.90.	MODULE { name = CModuleFuelLine }
CModuleLinkedMesh This module is new in 0.90 and is used by fuelLine and strutConnector, presumably to created the variable length connectors between two parts (and add end caps on both sides). variable example definition lineObjName obj_line obj_strut specifies whether there is a flag displayed on the exterior surface of the object. targetAnchorName obj_targetAnchor Unknown anchorCapName obj_AnchorCap name of the part on the source part that this part attaches from targetCapName obj_targetCap name of the part on the target part to which this mesh attaches	MODULE { name = CModuleLinkedMesh lineObjName = obj_line targetAnchorName = obj_targetAnchor anchorCapName = obj_anchorCap targetCapName = obj_targetCap }
CModuleStrut This module is new in 0.90 and is used by strutConnector, presumably to indicate that it is a structural support part. variable example definition linearStrength 100 150 the push/pull strength of the strut angularStrength 100 150 the sheering strength of the strut	MODULE { name = CModuleStrut linearStrength = 150 angularStrength = 150 }
FlagDecal Parts with this module have a place for a flag on their sides. You don't have to turn it on, but this is how it gets there. variable example definition textureQuadName flagTransform specifies whether there is a flag displayed on the exterior surface of the object.	MODULE { name = FlagDecal textureQuadName = flagTransform }
FXModuleAnimateThrottle Animation for engines and engine bells showing them as they fire up and operate, based on the amount of throttle applied. See ion Engines for a good example. variable example definition animationName colorAnimation specifies the animation to be used depondOnEngineState True False specifies whether the animation is dependent on the throttle responseSpeed 0.5 specifies the rate at which the animation reacts to the change in engine state	MODULE { name = FXModuleAnimateThrottle animationName = colorAnimation dependOnEngineState = True responseSpeed = 0.5 }
FXModuleConstrainPosition I don't know what this does. variable example definition matchRotation true false unknown matchPosition true false unknown CONSTRAINFX {} unknown targetName Steering steering unknown moversName wheelCollider steering unknown	MODULE { name = FXModuleConstrainPosition matchRotation = true matchPosition = false CONSTRAINFX { targetName = steering moversName = lateral } }
FXModuleLookAtConstraint I don't know what this does either. variable example definition CONSTRAINLOOKFX {} targetName susp2-1 No idea rotatorsName susp2-2 No idea	MODULE { name = FXModuleLookAtConstraint CONSTRAINLOOKFX { targetName = susp2-1 rotatorsName = susp2-2 } CONSTRAINLOOKFX { targetName = susp2-2 rotatorsName = susp2-1 } CONSTRAINLOOKFX { targetName = susp1-2 rotatorsName = susp1-1 } CONSTRAINLOOKFX { targetName = susp1-1 rotatorsName = susp1-2 } }
KerbalSeat This module makes the part have an EXTERIOR seat. variable example definition seatPivotName seatPivot Unknown ejectDirection 0, 1, 0.2 specifies the direction from which your Kerbal will exit the vehicle. Try to line up with a hatch!	MODULE { name = KerbalSeat seatPivotName = seatPivot ejectDirection = 0, 1, 0.2 }
LaunchClamp This module enables the part to hold a vessel in suspension on the launch pad. variable example definition trf_towerPivot_name obj_girdercap specifies the model used for the pivot point trf_towerStretch_name obj_girder specifies the model for the ground to pivot girder trf_anchor_name obj_ground specifies the model for the ground mount point trf_animationRoot_name launchclamp specifies the base animation anim_decouple_name launchclamp specifies the animation for the release of the clamp	MODULE { name = LaunchClamp trf_towerPivot_name = obj_girdercap trf_towerStretch_name = obj_girder trf_anchor_name = obj_ground trf_animationRoot_name = launchclamp anim_decouple_name = launchclamp }
ModuleAlternator Specifies that this part produced a resource, based on the percentage of thrust produced by the engine. variable example RESOURCE variable example definition name ElectricCharge name of the resource produced rate 1.0 rate at which the resource is produced at 100% thrust, expressed in units/second	MODULE { name = ModuleAlternator RESOURCE { name = ElectricCharge rate = 5.0 } }
ModuleAnchoredDecoupler This module specifies that the part is attached (anchored) to another part, and will decouple from yet a third part, forcing the third part away from it. variable example definition anchorName anchor specifies the name of the anchored part ejectionForce 450 dV applied to part upon separation explosiveNodeID srf top specifies the location of the explosion.	MODULE { name = ModuleAnchoredDecoupler anchorName = anchor ejectionForce = 450 explosiveNodeID = srf }
ModuleAnimateGeneric Generic Animations will be applied to parts with this module. This module is slowly replacing other animation modules as progression is made towards the release version of KSP. variable example definition animationName Deploy CrewCabinLight dish dockingring dockingporthull specifies the name of the animation to be used isOneShot false specifies whether the animation can occur only once startEventGUIName Flavor text to describe turning the animation to its 'On' State endEventGUIName Flavor text to describe turning the animation to its 'Off' State actionGUIName Flavor text to describe switching the animation between it's 'on' and 'off' states allowManualControl true false specifies whether the part can be manually animated	MODULE { name = ModuleAnimateGeneric animationName = dish isOneShot = false startEventGUIName = Extend endEventGUIName = Retract actionGUIName = Toggle Antenna }
ModuleAnimateHeat This module specifies that heating animation will be applied to this part. variable example definition ThermalAnim HeatAnimationEmissiveLiquidEngine3 HeatAnimationEmissiveTurbofan HeatAnimationEmissiveJet overheat animation for applying heat to an object	MODULE { name = ModuleAnimateHeat ThermalAnim = HeatAnimatioEmissiveLiquidEngine3 }
ModuleAsteroid Because it has no procedures or calls, is new in [0.90] and only appears on a part that you must hack to have available, it is impossible to say for certain what this module does, but it has something to do with being an asteroid. no procedures or calls	MODULE { name = ModuleAsteroid }
ModuleCommand Applies Command to vessels variable example definition minimumCrew 0 1 2 Specifies the minimum number of crew needed to operate this module. RESOURCE name ElectricCharge This is the name of that resource rate 15.0 and the rate in units/second of resource consumed If this Module requires a resource	MODULE { name = ModuleCommand minimumCrew = 1 }
ModuleControlSurface This module gives the part the ability to respond to inputs, generally used for aerodynamic parts to expose more or less effective surface to lift and braking forces in atmospheres. variable example definition dragCoeff * 0.5 this value overrides the maximum_drag value deflectionLiftCoeff * 0.7 specifies the Coefficient of lift for the part ctrlSurfaceRange * 20 specifies the degrees of operation for the part ctrlSurfaceArea * 0.95 specifies how much of the part affects lift	MODULE { name = ModuleControlSurface dragCoeff = 0.5 deflectionLiftCoeff = 0.7 ctrlSurfaceRange = 20 ctrlSurfaceArea = 0.95 }
ModuleDataTransmitter This module specifies that the part acts as a transmitter of data, typically an antenna of some sort, for broadcasting science data back to the KSC. variable example definition packetInterval 0.18 0.4 0.3 Mits per second packetSize 2 Mits per packet packetResourceCost 20 10 12.5 Resource per packet requiredResource ElectricCharge Required resource (usually ElectricCharge) DeployFxModules 0 Deployment ProgressFxModules 1 Animations that play while transmitting	MODULE { name = ModuleDataTransmitter packetInterval = 0.18 packetSize = 2 packetResourceCost = 20.0 requiredResource = ElectricCharge DeployFxModules = 0 }
ModuleDecouple ModuleDecouple is a slightly upgraded version of ModuleAnchoredDecoupler, and may replace it in the future. Allows for decouplers that separate from both parts to which it is attached. variable sample definition isOmniDecoupler true false Specifies whether this decoupler separates on both ends or not. Defaults to false. ejectionForce 100 specifies the DeltaV with which the part separates explosiveNodeID top srf for non-OmniDecouplers, specifics the Node of separation	MODULE { name = ModuleDecouple ejectionForce = 250 explosiveNodeID = srf }
ModuleDeployableSolarPanel Solar panels cannot deploy without this module. May be possible to use for other modules which unfold. Optionally specifies whether the part will automatically turn to face the sun. This is one place where you can say how a part breaks. variable example definition animationName solarpanels solarpanels2 solarpanels4 altsolarpanelbase bigsolarpanel unknown for sure. Assumed to refer to an animation describing part transformation from its closed state to its open state. known parameters are: sunTracking true false Assumed to indicate whether the animation will turn the panel towards the sun. raycastTransformName suncatcher optional. unknown. pivotName suncatcher optional. unknown. isBreakable true false Indicates whether the part will break on high-dynamic stress. resourceName ElectricCharge The resource provided by this module. Any resource may be used, including resources not defined. chargeRate 10 Amount of resource provided per second at 100% output. Positive values only, please. powerCurve powerCurve is a special call consisting of subtypes called [key]. Each [key] uses four numbers to define what it will do at a specific distance from a source. In the case of solar panels, where powerCurve is typically used, there are typically 4 [key]s. [powerCurve] defines the rate at which resources are provided relative to the [chargeRate] and distance from the specified source (ie. Kerbol) 206000000000 0.00 0 0 013599840256 1.00 0 0 068773560320 0.50 0 0 000000000000 10.0 0 0	MODULE { name = ModuleDeployableSolarPanel animationName = solarpanels2 resourceName = ElectricCharge chargeRate = 2 powerCurve { key = 206000000000 0 0 0 key = 13599840256 1 0 0 key = 68773560320 0.5 0 0 key = 0 10 0 0 } }
ModuleDockingNode A module for docking ports variable example definition referenceAttachNode top bottom Specifies the node on the part that is used for the docking port, generally top or bottom deployAnimationController 1 0 Boolean nodeType size1 size2 size0 Specifies the type of node for attachment. When perform docking operations, nodes must have the same value for nodeType in order to dock with one another. controlTransformName controlNode apparently only used for docking nodes that have related animations, see dockingPortInline	MODULE { name = ModuleDockingNode referenceAttachNode = top nodeType = size2 }
ModuleEngines Everything about your engine, all in one module! variable example definition thrustVectorTransformName thrustTransform unknown purpose. Known arguments: throttleLocked True False Used to create engines without controllable thrust. exhaustDamage True False assumed to indicate whether the exhaust from this engine will damage other parts. ignitionThreshold 0.1 appears to not be used. Suggests a minimum thrust output value, below which the engine will no longer operate. minThrust 0 10 100 Minimum thrust value. Engines will be considered 'off' at or below this value. maxThrust 200 215 80 Just like the name implies, this is the maximum thrust a single unit of this module can produce. In order to create a more powerful engine, set this value higher. heatProduction 400 900 a measure of the amount of heat energy produced per second. measured in degrees Kerbius (degrees Celsius) fxOffset 0,0,0 0,0,1 3-dimensional vector coordinates specifying the location of thrust effects useEngineResponseTime True False engineAccelerationSpeed 0.2 0.12 engineDecelerationSpeed 0.35 0.21 allowShutdown True False Specifies engines that cannot be turned off, regardless of whether their thrust can be controlled. useVelocityCurve True False PROPELLANT {} resource utilized in the operation of this part, generally a fuel or other propellant. Engines may use multiple propellant types. name LiquidFuel Oxidizer name of the resource consumed while this part is in operation ratio 0.9 1.1 rate at which this resource is consumed, per second. Not to be confused with ratio relative to other propellants. DrawGauge true false Boolean value that indicates whether or not the 'fuel remaining' indicator in the staging selection is displayed or not. atmosphereCurve {} specifies variances in operational efficiency key uses two values to specify engine efficiency relative to the depth of the atmosphere (based on Kerbin sea-level!) First number indicates the relative pressure (0 = vacuum, 1 Kerbin sea-level), second numer indicates ISP value). Translates directly to ISP. In order to make a more efficient engine, set the second number of this array higher. velocityCurve uncertain as to how exactly this works, but appears to control the degree of acceleration at particular velocities. uses a 4 part key, the first part of the key is definitely specific accelerations, the second part is percentage of velocities. { key = 0 0.5 0 0 key = 1000 1 0 0 key = 2000 0.5 0 0 key = 2400 0 0 0 } { key = 1000 0 0 0 key = 850 0.2 0 0 key = 0 1 0 0 }	MODULE { name = ModuleEngines thrustVectorTransform Name = thrustTransform throttleLocked = True exhaustDamage = True allowShutdown = False ignitionThreshold = 0.1 minThrust = 0 maxThrust = 18 heatProduction = 550 fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.02 PROPELLANT { name = SolidFuel ratio = 1.0 DrawGauge = True } atmosphereCurve { key = 0 100 key = 1 100 } }
ModuleEnginesFX An (updated?) version of ModuleEngines. Required for and allows implementation of multi-modal engines. variable example definition engineID LES KS25 Hidden name of the engine runningEffectName running_closed state of the engine thrustVectorTransformName thrustTransform obj_gimbal unknown purpose. exhaustDamage True False Indicates whether the exhaust from this engine will damage other parts. throttleLocked True False Assumed to specify that solid Rocket Boosters cannot have their throttle adjusted while in flight. ignitionThreshold 0.1 0.05 appears to not be used. Suggests a minimum thrust output value, below which the engine will no longer operate. Typical values are 0.1 (10%) minThrust 0 10 Minimum thrust value. Engines will be considered 'off' at or below this value. maxThrust 200 215 Just like the name implies, this is the maximum thrust a single unit of this module can produce. heatProduction 400 600 a measure of the amount of heat energy produced per second. measured in degrees Kerbius (degrees Celsius) fxOffset 0,0,-1 0,0,-0.5 3-dimensional vector coordinates specifying the location of thrust effects PROPELLANT {} resource utilized in the operation of this part, generally a fuel or other propellant. name LiquidFuel Oxidizer XenonGas name of the resource consumed while this part is in operation ratio 0.9 1.1 rate at which this resource is consumed, per second. Not to be confused with ratio relative to other propellants. DrawGauge True False Boolean value that indicates whether or not the 'fuel remaining' indicator in the staging selection is displayed or not. atmosphereCurve {} specifies variances in operational efficiency key 0 360 0.5 320 1 260 uses two values to specify engine efficiency relative to the depth of the atmosphere (based on Kerbin sea-level!) First number indicates the relative pressure (0 = vacuum, 1 Kerbin sea-level), second numer indicates ISP value).	MODULE { name = ModuleEnginesFX thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform exhaustDamage = True ignitionThreshold = 0.1 minThrust = 0 maxThrust = 30 heatProduction = 150 fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.125 PROPELLANT { name = LiquidFuel ratio = 0.9 DrawGauge = True } PROPELLANT { name = Oxidizer ratio = 1.1 } atmosphereCurve { key = 0 350 key = 1 300 } }
ModuleEnviroSensor Environmental sensor definitions. Specifies that this part is one of these types of sensors. variable example definition sensorType ACC PRES GRAV TEMP Type of experiment / sensor. Not sure of the utility of this definition, could be used in Science modules to determine what type of experiment was conducted. Could be used in contracts for determining contract requirements.	MODULE { name = ModuleEnviroSensor sensorType = ACC }
ModuleGenerator Generators and Alternators serve must the same purpose, but generators are not linked to the percentage of thrust output of an engine, they simply produce. Some cannot be shut off. A generator may produce any available resource. variable example definition isAlwaysActive true false specifies whether this module is always active or not. true/false OUTPUT_RESOURCE {} name ElectricCharge LiquidFuel XenonGas specifies the name of the produced resource. rate 1 5 specifies the rate of resource produced, expressed in units per second.	MODULE { name = ModuleGenerator isAlwaysActive = true OUTPUT_RESOURCE { name = ElectricCharge rate = 0.75 } }
ModuleGimbal Gimballing represents an engine-bells ability to move around in relation to the engine body, provided a degree of ability to steer the vessel. Higher numbers indicate a higher range, but don't set it too high. Strange things will happen. Recommend limiting range to .90 at the absolute maximum. variable example definition gimbalTransformName thrustTransform Uncertain. gimbalRange .20 .15 .10 .5 represents the maximum angle, in degrees, that gimballing is supported. Recommend keeping this number relatively low (under 20 for sure), as setting the number too high can have catastrophic effects on ship design.	MODULE { name = ModuleGimbal gimbalTransformName = thrustTransform gimbalRange = 0.5 }
ModuleGrappleNode Added in [0.90], specifically for the KASA asteroid capture missions, this part functions much like a dockingNode, however, it does not require a matching docking node on the capture-side. Grapplers can attach to anything (as far as we know). variable sample definition nodeTransformName ArticulatedCap Uncertain. Assumed to relate to animations used. deployAnimationController 1 Uncertain. nodeType size1 Size of the connection. Relates to Docking port sizes. captureRange 0.05 Maximum distance between grappler and target at which grappling can occur captureMinFwdDot 0.866 Unknown captureMaxRvel 1 Maximum speed, relative to target, at which target can be grappled	MODULE { name = ModuleGrappleNode nodeTransformName = ArticulatedCap deployAnimationController = 1 nodeType = size1 captureRange = 0.05 captureMinFwdDot = 0.866 captureMaxRvel = 1 }
ModuleJettison specifies that pieces of this craft are able to be jettisoned, what they are and how to jettison them variable example definition jettisonName node_fairing_collider fairingL fairingR fairing Name of the part to be jettisoned bottomNodeName bottom Name of the node from which the part will be jettisoned isFairing True False Specifies whether the ejected part is a fairing. Uncertain as to why this important. May have to do with debris tracking. jettisonedObjectMass 0.1 Specifies the mass of the jettisoned object. It is uncertain, yet, if this mass is removed from the total mass of the vehicle. It is also uncertain if, when a fairing is added in vehicle assembly, this mass is added to the parent object. jettisonForce 1 2 5 DeltaV with which the object is jettisoned from its parent object. Typically very low values, such as 1, 2 or 5 jettisonDirection 0 0 1 0 1 0 Three-dimensional array which specifies the direction of the jettisonForce relative to the original part, laterally is 0 0 1 and 0 0 -1, for example.	MODULE { name = ModuleJettison jettisonName = fairing bottomNodeName = bottom isFairing = True jettisonedObjectMass = 0.1 jettisonForce = 5 jettisonDirection = 0 0 1 }
ModuleLandingGear Specifies that the part is a landing gear, implying a wheel, and the traits of that wheel. Hopefully being deprecated in favor of moduleWheel below. variable example definition BrakeTorque 12 Amount of torque applied during breaking BrakeSpeed 3 Reduction in speed over time, expressed in m/s	MODULE { name = ModuleLandingGear BrakeTorque = 12 BrakeSpeed = 3 }
ModuleLandingLeg Specifies that this part is a landing leg and describes compression and resistance factors for the part. variable example definition animationName Deploy newlandingleg probeleg specifies the animation to use wheelColliderName wheelCollider suspensionTransformName Piston piston leg orientFootToGround true false landingFootName foot alignFootUp true false Aligns to up Axis instead of forward axis if true suspensionUpperLimit 0.60 0.47 0.65 unknown impactTolerance 300 450 150 specifies the dV in m/s before the part breaks suspensionSpring 1.25 5 1 specifies the maximum degree of compression in the part suspensionDamper 1 2 Uncertain suspensionOffset 0 0.02 Uncertain	MODULE { name = ModuleLandingLeg animationName = Deploy wheelColliderName = wheelCollider suspensionTransformName = Piston orientFootToGround = true landingFootName = foot // Foot is aligned to up Axis instead of forward alignFootUp = true suspensionUpperLimit = 0.60 impactTolerance = 300 suspensionSpring = 1.25 suspensionDamper = 1 suspensionOffset = 0, 0.02,0 }
ModuleLight Specifies that this part is a light source, and how that light is produced and directed. variable example definition lightName spotlight landinglight Name of the light source useAnimationDim true false Uncertain. Assumed to specify an animation to dim the light lightBrightenSpeed 2.5 When you turn it off, how long it takes to turn off lightDimSpeed 2.5 Speed at which the light dims resourceAmount 0.4 rate of consumption (in units/second) of the needed resource animationName LightAnimation useResources true false specifies whether this light source requires resources useAutoDim true false Sets the autodim	MODULE { name = ModuleLight lightName = spotlight useAnimationDim = true lightBrightenSpeed = 2.5 lightDimSpeed = 2.5 animationName = LightAnimation resourceAmount = 0.02 useResources = true }
ModuleParachute specifies that this part is a parachute and describes the operational parameters for parachute operations. Includes default settings for opening height and deployment atmospheric conditions. variable example definition semiDeployedAnimation semiDeploySmall specifies the animation to use in the semi-deployed state fullyDeployedAnimation fullyDeploySmall specifies the animation to use in the fully deployed state invertCanopy true false unknown purpose. autoCutSpeed 0.5 specifies the speed at which the parachute will be automatically cut, rendering it ineffective. capName cap canopyName canopy stowedDrag 0.22 specifies the drag effect while the parachute is still stowed semiDeployedDrag 1 specifies the drag effect while the parachute is in its semi-deployed state fullyDeployedDrag 500 specifies the drag effect while the parachute is in its fully deployed state minAirPressureToOpen 0.01 specifies the minimum Air pressure (or atmosphere) required for the parachute to enter its semi-deployed state deployAltitude 500 configurable, sets the altitude above the planetary collision mesh at which the parachute will enter its fully deployed state deploymentSpeed 1 specifies the speed at which the parachute will enter its fully deployed state semiDeploymentSpeed 1 specifies the speed at which the parachute will enter its semi-deployed state	MODULE { name = ModuleParachute semiDeployedAnimation = semiDeploySmall fullyDeployedAnimation = fullyDeploySmall invertCanopy = true autoCutSpeed = 0.5 capName = cap canopyName = canopy stowedDrag = 0.22 semiDeployedDrag = 1 fullyDeployedDrag = 500 minAirPressureToOpen = 0.01 deployAltitude = 500 deploymentSpeed = 1 semiDeploymentSpeed = 1 }
ModuleRCS Specifies that this is a Reaction Control System part. Uses variable resources to control directionality of the spacecraft. Unlike engines, RCS parts are generally oriented perpendicular to all directions of a spacecraft in order to provide steering, rather than thrust. Typically, monopropellant is decompressively expelled from an RCS port to push the spacecraft in one direction. Note: ModuleRCS can use either a single resource, or a series of PROPELLANT calls. variable example definition thrusterTransformName RCSthruster thrusterPower 10 5 20 This is the power that the RCS thrusters provide. To make stronger RCS, use a higher numer resourceName -------- interchangeable with PROPELLANT calls The name of the resource used by the RCS thruster, typically MonoPropellant resourceFlowMode -- for resourceName only -- STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW STACK_PRIORITY_FLOW ALL_VESSEL NONE Specifies the manner in which the resource is requested from the vessel PROPELLANT Introduced with the inclusion of the Vernor RCS, it is recommended to use PROPELLANT calls only when using multiple resources. It is expected that older RCS will be updated to the new convention prior to final release. name MonoPropellant LiquidFuel Oxidizer name of the resource consumed ratio 1 1.1 0.9 ratio of the resource consumed resourceFlowMode STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW STACK_PRIORITY_FLOW ALL_VESSEL NONE using the same pull method as a single resource, specifies how to pull the resource from the rest of the vessel atmosphereCurve 0 350 1 250 Specifies the efficiency of the RCS thruster using 2-part keys 0 specifies the ISP in atmosphere 1 specifies the ISP at Kerbin Sea Level entries in between specify the ISP at specific percentages of Kerbin Sea Level (e.g: 0.5 = 1/2 Kerbin Atmosphere)	MODULE { name = ModuleRCS thrusterTransformName = RCSthruster thrusterPower = 12 resourceName = LiquidFuel resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW PROPELLANT { name = LiquidFuel ratio = 0.9 DrawGauge = True resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW } PROPELLANT { name = Oxidizer ratio = 1.1 resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW } atmosphereCurve { key = 0 260 key = 1 140 } }
ModuleReactionWheel Specifies that this part contains reaction wheels, used to stabilize the directionality of a spacecraft. Typically used for stability, rather than producing change, both are possible. If you're thinking that this does the same thing as RCS, you wouldn't be far off. variable example definition PitchTorque 20 numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to pitch using reaction wheel power YawTorque 20 numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to yaw using reaction wheel power RollTorque 20 numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to roll using reaction wheel power RESOURCE {} The resource used by reaction wheels in order to affect the changes they can produce name ElectricCharge name of the relevant resource, typically ElectricCharge rate 0.45 Rate of consumption, expressed in units/second at full usage.	MODULE { name = ModuleReactionWheel PitchTorque = 30 YawTorque = 30 RollTorque = 30 RESOURCE { name = ElectricCharge rate = 0.6 } }
ModuleResourceIntake Used to create a part that produces a resource based on interaction with the environment. variable example definition resourceName IntakeAir defines the type of resource produced by this module. Any resource may be used for this purpose, including those not defined at all checkForOxygen true false An optional method that specifies this module must check to see if oxygen/atmosphere is present whenever attempting to generate the requested resource. area 0.004 area is the amount of space used for determining how much resource to produce. The larger the number, the more of the resource is produced per second. intakeSpeed 10 unknown. Assumed to be a minimum m/s measure to determine if this module operates or not. intakeTransformName Intake unknown.	MODULE { name = ModuleResourceIntake resourceName = IntakeAir checkForOxygen = true area = 0.006 intakeSpeed = 10 intakeTransformName = Intake }
ModuleSAS Used as a reference to determine whether this part is activated by the SAS function of the interface. ie. when you turn on SAS, turn on this part. NOTE: [0.90] added SASServiceLevel (0-3) variable example definition SASServiceLevel 0 1 2 3 defines the required level of building development for each different SAS capabilities (markers on the nav ball)	MODULE { name = ModuleSAS SASServiceLevel = 1 }
ModuleScienceContainer variable example definition reviewActionName Flavor Text for reviewing the data contained in a science container. storeActionName Flavor text for placing data into a science container. collectActionName Flavor text for removing data from a science container. evaOnlyStorage True False Specifies whether or not data storage is restricted to EVA activities. storageRange 0.5 Distance, expressed in meters, a Kerbal must be within in order to interact with data and this container. allowRepeatedSubjects True False Uncertain	MODULE { name = ModuleScienceContainer reviewActionName = Review Stored Data storeActionName = Store Experiments evaOnlyStorage = True storageRange = 4.0 }
ModuleScienceExperiment variable example definition experimentID atmosphereAnalysis mysteryGoo crewReport seismicScan barometerScan Internal name of the experiment being conducted experimentActionName Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data resetActionName Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data reviewActionName Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data useStaging True False specifies whether this module can be activated through the normal staging system useActionGroups True False specifies whether this module can be activated by an Action Group hideUIwhenUnavailable True False specifies whether this module will show its activation buttons through the contextual menu, even if it is not available rerunnable True False specifies whether this experiment can be rerun. xmitDataScalar 0.35 Uncertain. Presumed to relate to Mits for transmission / recovery FxModules 0 Unknown - presumed to relate to animation for the module when activated dataIsCollectable True False Uncertain. Presumed to indicate whether a Kerbal on EVA can retrieve data from this experiment collectActionName Flavor text If data is collectible, this is the flavor text for collecting that data interactionRange 0.5 The range, expressed in meters, from which a Kerbal on EVA can interact with this module (for example to reset the experiment)	MODULE { name = ModuleScienceExperiment experimentID = atmosphereAnalysis experimentActionName = Run Atmosphere Analysis resetActionName = Discard Data reviewActionName = Review Data useStaging = False useActionGroups = True hideUIwhenUnavailable = True rerunnable = True xmitDataScalar = 0.35 dataIsCollectable = True collectActionName = Download Data interactionRange = 1.2 }
ModuleScienceLab variable example definition containerModuleIndex 0 Unkown dataTransmissionBoost 1.5 Unknown crewsRequired 2 Minimum number of Kerbals in the part needed to operate this module canResetConnectedModules True False Unknown. Presumed to indicate whether modules attached to this part can be reset from this module canResetNearbyModules True False Presumed to indicate whether modules attached to this vessel can be reset from this module interactRange 1.2 Limit of range (in meters) that modules attached to this vessel can be reset. Uncertain. REOURCE_PROCESS {} name ElectricCharge names the resource required, e.g.: ElectricCharge amount 10 specified, numerical, the number of units of the specified resource expended	MODULE { name = ModuleScienceLab containerModuleIndex = 0 dataTransmissionBoost = 1.15 crewsRequired = 2 canResetConnectedModules = True canResetNearbyModules = True interactionRange = 5 RESOURCE_PROCESS { name = ElectricCharge amount = 10 } }
ModuleSteering variable example definition controlAxisType Forward Unsure. May have something to do with directional control steeringAxis 0, 0, 1 specifies the 3-dimensional axis of steering control. steeringTransformName Steering unknown steeringLocked true false specifies whether the part's steering starts locked steeringCurve 0 16 10 9 30 2 100 1 multi-array of keys,	MODULE { name = ModuleSteering controlAxisType = Forward steeringAxis = 0, 0, 1 steeringTransformName = Steering steeringLocked = true steeringCurve { key = 0 16 key = 10 9 key = 30 2 key = 100 1 } }
ModuleTestSubject Used for the contract system, determines atmospheric conditions under which this part may be considered for testing. Also specifies whether the part is able to be tested using the Staging process or must be manually selected and "Perform Test" used to satisfy contract requirements. variable example definition environments 15 1 A single numerical value, between 0 (nowhere) and 15 (anywhere), that specifies the atmospheric conditions the part may be tested under. Add numbers together to specify multiple environments 0 = nowhere 1 = the surface of; srf 2 = the ocean of; ocean 3 = the surface or ocean of; srf, ocean 4 = the atmosphere of; atmo 5 = the surface or atmosphere of; srf, atmo 6 = the ocean or atmosphere of; ocean, atmo 7 = the surface, ocean or atmosphere of; srf, ocean, atmo 8 = the space above; space 9 = the surface or space above; srf, space 10 = the ocean or space of; srf, ocean, space 11 = the surface, ocean or space of; srf, ocean, space 12 = the space or atmosphere of; atmo, space 13 = the surface, space or atmosphere of; srf, atmo, space 14 = the ocean, space, or atmosphere of; ocean, atmo, space 15 = anywhere; srf, ocean, atmo, space useStaging True False specifies whether the part can be tested using the Staging Process useEvent True False specifies whether the part can be tested using the "Perform Test" action.	MODULE { name = ModuleTestSubject // nowhere: 0, srf: 1, ocean: 2, atmo: 4, space: 8 environments = 15 useStaging = False useEvent = True }
ModuleWheel variable example definition hasMotor true false specifies whether the wheel has a powered propulsion system resourceName ElectricCharge specifies the resource(s) used by powered propulsion system resourceConsumptionRate 1.0 specifies the rate of consumption of resources for the powered propulsion system in units/second canSteer true false specifies whether this wheel is steerable controlAxisType Forward If steerable, specifies the axis type steeringModeType AutomaticSteer TankSteer uncertain: may refer to rack-and-pinion versus Track-type steering brakeTorque 300 the dV (in m/s) of torque applied when using the breaks brakeSpeed 1.2 the dV (in m/s) that braking will slow the vehicle under optimum conditions impactTolerance 2000 dV that this part can withstand before breaking overSpeedDamage 60 uncertain. possibly reserved for future use, possible that this is the amount of dV of damage applied to this part whenever it exceeds it's rated speed WHEEL {} wheelName wheel Internal name of the wheel wheelColliderName wheelCollider Internal name of the collider mesh for the wheel suspensionTransformName suspensionTraverse Animation for suspension usage suspensionNeutralPointName suspensionNeutralPoint Animation for the neutral point of the suspension damagedObjectName bustedwheel If you break it, you bought, and this is what you'll call it rotateX 0 rotateY 1 rotateZ 0 steeringCurve {} keys, 0 16 10 9 30 2 torqueCurve {} keys 0 250 0 0 20 100 0 0 30 14 0 0 34 0 0 0	MODULE { name = ModuleWheel hasMotor = true resourceName = ElectricCharge resourceConsumptionRate = 0.5 canSteer = true controlAxisType = Forward steeringModeType = AutomaticSteer brakeTorque = 180 brakeSpeed = 1.0 impactTolerance = 65 overSpeedDamage = 20 WHEEL { wheelName = wheel wheelColliderName = wheelCollider suspensionTransformName = suspensionTraverse suspensionNeutralPointName = suspensionNeutralPoint damagedObjectName = bustedwheel rotateX = 0 rotateY = 1 rotateZ = 0 } steeringCurve { key = 0 18 key = 15 6 } torqueCurve { key = 0 170 0 0 key = 2.5 100 0 0 key = 12 0 0 0 } }
MultiModeEngine variable example definition primaryEngineID AirBreathing ClosedCycle this is passed to ModuleEnginesFX to determine the properties for this mode secondaryEngineID AirBreathing ClosedCycle this is passed to ModuleEnginesFX to determine the properties for this mode	MODULE { name = MultiModeEngine primaryEngineID = AirBreathing secondaryEngineID = ClosedCycle }
RetractableLadder variable example definition ladderAnimationRootName TelusBay Telescopic ladder name of the beginning animation for this module ladderColliderName ladderCollider name of the collider mesh for this module ladderRetractAnimationName Retract name of the retraction animation for this module	MODULE { name = RetractableLadder ladderAnimationRootName = TelusBay ladderColliderName = ladderCollider ladderRetractAnimationName = Retract }

MODULES POSSIBLY FROM MODS

defining a module has it's own problems, of course, and I'm no expert, but I did find this along the way:

Kerbal Assembly System

Kerbal Assembly System is most noted for adding the option to grab and move parts using Kerbals. It also allows for storage of certain parts in containers.

MODULE:NEEDS[KAS] for the module

KASModuleContainer

variable example definition maxSize 5 20 80 specifies the size of the container relative to Kerbal Attachment System parts. maxOpenDistance 1 5 Kerbals must be at least this close (in meters) in order to open the container sndStorePath KAS/Sounds/hookBayStore sound stuff sndOpenPath KAS/Sounds/containerOpen sound stuff for opening the container sndClosePath KAS/Sounds/containerClose sound stuff for closing the container bipWrongSndPath KAS/Sounds/bipwrong sound stuff

MODULE { name = KASModuleContainer maxSize = 80 }