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The '''Clamp-O-Tron Jr.''' is a small [[docking]] port and very useful to attach Probes to a space craft. Using the Clamp-o-tron Jr. makes the connection a bit heavier than using a [[TR-2V Stack Decoupler]] with a piece of [[Cubic Octagonal Strut]] (0.02 compared to 0.016), but it creates a lot less drag (0.25 to 0.40). The advantage of using the docking port is the ability to add parts and modules later on the mission without wasting a big docking port or having to send an extra docking adapter.
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The '''Clamp-O-Tron Jr.''' is a small [[docking]] port, useful for attaching small probes to other spacecraft. Using the Clamp-o-tron Jr. makes the connection a bit heavier than using a [[TD-06 Decoupler]] (0.02 tonnes compared to 0.01), but an advantage of using the docking port is the ability to add parts and modules later on the mission without wasting a big docking port or having to send an extra docking adapter.
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
  
 
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|Originally marketed as a child-size version of the normal Clamp-O-Tron, the Clamp-O-Tron Jr. soon found use among hobbyists and professional space agencies alike for its compact profile, lightweight structure, and all around cuteness. As a result of its small size, it's usable for transferring resources, but not crew.
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|Originally marketed as a child-size version of the normal Clamp-O-Tron, the Clamp-O-Tron Jr. soon found use among hobbyists and professional space agencies alike for its compact profile, lightweight structure, and all-round cuteness. As a result of its small size, kerbals need to hold their breath and wiggle to slip through.
  
 
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The remark in the text about not being able to transfer crew applies to all docking ports, not just the Clamp-O-Tron Jr.
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== Compatibility ==
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The different sizes of Clamp-O-Tron ports ([[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|standard]], '''Jr.''' and [[Clamp-O-Tron Sr. Docking Port|Sr]].) ''will not'' connect to each other.  
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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;[[1.12]]
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* Revamped mesh and textures
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* Added rotation functionality for aligning docked craft
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* Part description now implies crew transfers are possible
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* Initial release
 
* Initial release
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Clamp-o-tron jr.png|Appearance prior to 1.12
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</gallery>
  
 
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[[Category:Docking ports]]
 
[[Category:Docking ports]]

Latest revision as of 09:05, 9 July 2021

Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Jr.
Part image
Docking port by
Found lying by the side of the road

Radial size Tiny
Cost (total) 800.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.02000 t
Drag 0.25
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Miniaturization.png Miniaturization
Unlock cost 7 800 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration dockingPortJr.cfg

The Clamp-O-Tron Jr. is a small docking port, useful for attaching small probes to other spacecraft. Using the Clamp-o-tron Jr. makes the connection a bit heavier than using a TD-06 Decoupler (0.02 tonnes compared to 0.01), but an advantage of using the docking port is the ability to add parts and modules later on the mission without wasting a big docking port or having to send an extra docking adapter.

Product description

Originally marketed as a child-size version of the normal Clamp-O-Tron, the Clamp-O-Tron Jr. soon found use among hobbyists and professional space agencies alike for its compact profile, lightweight structure, and all-round cuteness. As a result of its small size, kerbals need to hold their breath and wiggle to slip through.

Compatibility

The different sizes of Clamp-O-Tron ports (standard, Jr. and Sr.) will not connect to each other.

Changes

1.12
  • Revamped mesh and textures
  • Added rotation functionality for aligning docked craft
1.1
  • Part description now implies crew transfers are possible
0.18
  • Initial release

Gallery