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==What is an add-on?==
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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.
 
 
An addon is a modification to the game that adds 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==
 
==How to Install Addons==
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For add-ons that utilize plugins to support their core functionality.
 
For add-ons that utilize plugins to support their core functionality.
  
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"
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! colspan="5" | Plugin-Powered Add-ons
 
 
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|-
! width="80px" | Name
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! style="padding:0 100px; " | Name
! class="unsortable" width="500px"| Description
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! style="padding:0 480px; "| Description
! class="unsortable" width="50px" | Version
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! style="padding:0 50px; " | Version
! class="unsortable" width="60px" | Link
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! style="padding:0 60px; " | Link
 
! width="65px" | Author
 
! width="65px" | Author
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
 
| name = Kethane Pack
 
| description = 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).
 
| version = 0.1
 
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692
 
| author = Mechanical Mouse Industries
 
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = Romfarer Lazor System
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|| Kethane Pack
| description = 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!
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|| 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).
| version = Beta 7
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|| 0.1
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/9923
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
| author = Romfarer
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|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = Carts
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|| Romfarer Lazor System
| description = 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.
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|| 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!
| version = 1.34
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|| Beta 7
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7854-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Carts-v1-34-Cruise-Control-Compatibility-and-More
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/9923 Forum]
| author = Tosh
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|| Romfarer
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = MechJeb
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|| Carts
| description = 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.
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|| 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.
| version = 1.9.1
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|| 1.34
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12384-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Anatid-Robotics-MuMech-MechJeb-Autopilot-v1-9
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7854-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Carts-v1-34-Cruise-Control-Compatibility-and-More Forum]
| author = r4m0n
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|| Tosh
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|| MechJeb
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|| 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.
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|| 1.9.1
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12384-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Anatid-Robotics-MuMech-MechJeb-Autopilot-v1-9 Forum]
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|| r4m0n
 
|}
 
|}
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{{clear}}
  
 
===Standalone Parts and Part Packs===
 
===Standalone Parts and Part Packs===
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For add-ons that provide additional parts for spacecraft and spaceplane construction without utilizing plugins.
 
For add-ons that provide additional parts for spacecraft and spaceplane construction without utilizing plugins.
  
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"
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! colspan="5" | Parts and Part Packs Add-ons
 
 
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|-
! width="80px" | Name
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! style="padding:0 100px; " | Name
! class="unsortable" width="500px"| Description
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! style="padding:0 480px; "| Description
! class="unsortable" width="50px" | Version
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! style="padding:0 50px; " | Version
! class="unsortable" width="60px" | Link
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! style="padding:0 60px; " | Link
 
! width="65px" | Author
 
! width="65px" | Author
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|- style="text-align:center;"
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|| Payload Pack
| name = Payload Pack
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|| Payload pack gives you the ability to create a wide variation of different payload fairings with the a small amount of parts.
| description = Payload pack gives you the ability to create a wide variation of different payload fairings with the a small amount of parts.
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|| 1.01
| version = 1.01
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692 Forum]
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/13692
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|| Mechanical Mouse Industries
| author = Mechanical Mouse Industries
 
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = Deep Space Mission Pack
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|| Deep Space Mission Pack
| description = This pack aims to provide parts for the upcoming deep space part of the game.
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|| This pack aims to provide parts for the upcoming deep space part of the game.
| version = 0.14
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|| 0.14
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7790
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/7790 Forum]
| author = kockaspiton
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|| kockaspiton
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
 
| name = Down Under Aerospace & Party Supplies
 
| description = A collection that includes fuel tanks, engines, boosters, interstage/fairings and a few surprises.
 
| version = 0.4
 
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3097
 
| author = Slew
 
}}
 
  
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = ExPI (Extraplanetary Infrastructure
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|| Down Under Aerospace & Party Supplies
| description = Currently there is a pack of space station parts and a pack of interplanetary probes which is under development.
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|| A collection that includes fuel tanks, engines, boosters, interstage/fairings and a few surprises.
| version = 0.4
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|| 0.4
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/6280
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3097 Forum]
| author = Pelf
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|| Slew
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = JellyCubes Advanced Weapons R&D
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|| ExPI (Extraplanetary Infrastructure
| description = Advanced weaponry from the Advanced Weapons Research and Development division of Cube Corp. For all your intended explosive needs.
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|| Currently there is a pack of space station parts and a pack of interplanetary probes which is under development.
| version =
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|| 0.4
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/4542
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/6280 Forum]
| author = JellyGoggles
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|| Pelf
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = KW Rocketry
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|| JellyCubes Advanced Weapons R&D
| description = Mainly Fuel, Engine and Solid Rocket Parts. 1,2 and 3 meter parts and adapters.
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|| Advanced weaponry from the Advanced Weapons Research and Development division of Cube Corp. For all your intended explosive needs.
| version = 0.5
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|| ?
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/2448
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/4542 Forum]
| author = Winston/Kickasskyle
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|| JellyGoggles
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = NovaPunch Remix Pack
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|| KW Rocketry
| description = 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.
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|| Mainly Fuel, Engine and Solid Rocket Parts. 1,2 and 3 meter parts and adapters.
| version = 1.2
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|| 0.5
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3870
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/2448 Forum]
| author = Tiberion
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|| Winston/Kickasskyle
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/entry
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|- style="text-align:center;"
| name = The Truss Pack
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|| NovaPunch Remix Pack
| description = Rugged, practical and functional components. Includes many structural parts.
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|| 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.
| version = 2.0
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|| 1.2
| forum = http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/8402
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/3870 Forum]
| author = Sherbetlemons
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|| Tiberion
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|- style="text-align:center;"
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|| The Truss Pack
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|| Rugged, practical and functional components. Includes many structural parts.
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|| 2.0
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|| [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/8402 Forum]
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|| Sherbetlemons
 
|}
 
|}
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{{clear}}
  
 
===Tools and Applications===
 
===Tools and Applications===
  
 
For external programs that support Kerbal Space Program (e.g. Mod Managers, Orbit Calculators, etc)
 
For external programs that support Kerbal Space Program (e.g. Mod Managers, Orbit Calculators, etc)

Revision as of 17:56, 17 September 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). 0.1 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. 1.9.1 Forum r4m0n

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)