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The '''Inline Advanced Stabilizer''' is a toggleable module that provides [[SAS]] functionality, a sort of autopilot to stabilize and help keep a rocket on course. It contains reaction wheels to provide torque to rotate the craft.
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The '''Advanced Inline Stabilizer''' is a toggleable [[reaction wheel]] that provides torque to a craft. Extra torque means that the player's spaceship will rotate faster when ordered to, resulting in a more nimble feel to the craft. The Inline Advanced Stabilizer is the 'Small' size reaction wheel.
  
''This part currently serves little purpose as it has the same functionality as the [[Inline_Reaction_Wheel|Inline Reaction Wheel]] but is slightly heavier with no advantages over the former. It apparently exists only to preserve backwards compatibility with saved crafts from [[Version_history#v0.20|version .20]]. It used to have the advantage of providing automated SAS functionality, which is now built-in to all command modules. In other words, if you need extra torque, use an Inline Reaction Wheel and not this part. Also, see [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/53361-Inline-advanced-stabilizer-and-Inline-reaction-wheel-confusion-in-v0-22 this forum post].''
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== Product description ==
 
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{{Quote|The Advanced Inline Stabilizer module containing a larger, heavier array of reaction wheels. These spin very quickly to create torque without wasting propellant. These larger wheels are driven by proportionally larger electric motors, so keep an eye on your Electricity levels.}}
== Description ==
 
{{Quote|The inline reaction wheel system uses a series of spinning disc that are going "Very Fast", to generate the torque necessary to control a spacecraft. Comes complete with a built in flight computer. Please do not attempt to service this device while it is running.|STEADLER Engineering Corps}}
 
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
  
;{{Version|0.21.1|}}
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;[[0.90]]
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* No longer has any SAS functionality - only provides torque
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;[[0.24]]
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* Mass decreased from 0.5 to 0.1
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* Torque decreased from 20 to 15
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* Cost increased from 1100 to 1200
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;[[0.21.1]]
 
* Increased torque from 3 to 20
 
* Increased torque from 3 to 20
;{{Version|0.21|}}
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;[[0.21]]
 
* Changed name to Inline Advanced Stabilizer (from ASAS)
 
* Changed name to Inline Advanced Stabilizer (from ASAS)
 
* Added reaction wheels
 
* Added reaction wheels
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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;[[0.18]]
 
* Retextured and resized (now smaller)
 
* Retextured and resized (now smaller)
 
* (Undocumented) Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.1
 
* (Undocumented) Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.1
;{{Version|0.17.0|}}
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;[[0.17]]
 
* (Undocumented) Ki, Kp, Kd values changed from 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 to 1.0, 0.6, 1.0 (respectively)
 
* (Undocumented) Ki, Kp, Kd values changed from 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 to 1.0, 0.6, 1.0 (respectively)
 
* (Undocumented) Cost reduced from 2300 to 1100.
 
* (Undocumented) Cost reduced from 2300 to 1100.
;{{Version|0.11.0|}}
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;[[0.11]]
* Initial Release
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* Initial release
  
 
{{Parts}}
 
{{Parts}}
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[[Category: Reaction wheels]]

Revision as of 18:48, 17 March 2017

Advanced Inline Stabilizer
Part image
Stability Augmentation System by
STEADLER Engineering Corps

Radial size Small
Cost (total) 1 200.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.10 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 9 m/s
Research Flight control.png Advanced Flight Control
Unlock cost 7 200 Funds
Since version 0.11.0
Part configuration inlineAdvancedStabilizer.cfg
Pitch torque 15.0 kN·m
Yaw torque 15.0 kN·m
Roll torque 15.0 kN·m
Electricity required for torque
0.030
s·kN·m
SAS level × None

The Advanced Inline Stabilizer is a toggleable reaction wheel that provides torque to a craft. Extra torque means that the player's spaceship will rotate faster when ordered to, resulting in a more nimble feel to the craft. The Inline Advanced Stabilizer is the 'Small' size reaction wheel.

Product description

The Advanced Inline Stabilizer module containing a larger, heavier array of reaction wheels. These spin very quickly to create torque without wasting propellant. These larger wheels are driven by proportionally larger electric motors, so keep an eye on your Electricity levels.

Changes

0.90
  • No longer has any SAS functionality - only provides torque
0.24
  • Mass decreased from 0.5 to 0.1
  • Torque decreased from 20 to 15
  • Cost increased from 1100 to 1200
0.21.1
  • Increased torque from 3 to 20
0.21
  • Changed name to Inline Advanced Stabilizer (from ASAS)
  • Added reaction wheels
0.18
  • Retextured and resized (now smaller)
  • (Undocumented) Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.1
0.17
  • (Undocumented) Ki, Kp, Kd values changed from 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 to 1.0, 0.6, 1.0 (respectively)
  • (Undocumented) Cost reduced from 2300 to 1100.
0.11
  • Initial release