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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-round 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 quoted description about not being able to transfer crew indicates that this is the only docking port which cannot transfer crew between docked sections. In past versions, no port could transfer crew, but this has changed as of 1.0.
 
  
 
== Compatibility ==
 
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== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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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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[[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