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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
[[File:Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port (opened).png|thumb|left|The opened docking port]]
 
[[File:Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port (opened).png|thumb|left|The opened docking port]]
The shields have to be opened before starting the [[docking]] maneuver with choosing the "'''''Open Shield'''''" option in the window popping up by right-clicking on the part. Closing is possible by choosing the "'''''Close Shield'''''" option appears at opened state in this window. It is twice as heavy as its unshielded counterpart, and will only attach to other docking ports when the shield is open. According to its description, it is supposed to be a lot less susceptible to [[overheating|heat damage]] while traveling through the atmosphere, but as of version {{Check version|0.25}} this isn't implemented yet. It does not even have a higher maximum temp yet, so it is still vulnerable to overheating because of engines just as any part is. It currently has no practical advantage over the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port.
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Prior to starting the [[docking]] maneuvers, the user must right-click on the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port and then select the option '''''Open Shield'''''. When the vehicle with the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port decouples, right-clicking the part will present the option '''''Close Shield''''' preparing the port for atmospheric maneuvers.
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The Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port is twice as heavy as the unshielded Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port counterpart and will only attach to other docking ports when the shield is open and the port is accessible. According to its description, it is a lot less susceptible to [[overheating|heat damage]] while traveling through the atmosphere. It does even have a higher maximum temperature threshold yet, so it is still less vulnerable to overheating. Another bonus to utilizing the shielded port is that it is even more aerodynamic than the standard Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port.
  
 
=== Compatibility ===
 
=== Compatibility ===
The Shielded docking port is the same diameter as the standard [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]], and therefore compatible with it. The different [[radial size|sizes]] of Clamp-O-Tron ports ([[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|standard]], [[Clamp-O-Tron Jr.|Jr]]. and [[Clamp-O-Tron Sr. Docking Port|Sr]].) <u>will not</u> connect to each other. As it is not the only type of its class it can dock with other type docking ports like [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]], [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]] and the [[Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron]].
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The Shielded docking port is the same diameter as the standard [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]] and therefore compatible with it. The different [[radial size|sizes]] of Clamp-O-Tron ports ([[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|standard]], [[Clamp-O-Tron Jr.|Jr]]. and [[Clamp-O-Tron Sr. Docking Port|Sr]].) <u>will not</u> will not allow connection to each other. As it is not the only type of its class it can dock with other type docking ports like [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]], [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]] and the [[Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron]].
  
 
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== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
{{Quote|Invented after a peaceful protest against the lack of spacecraft attachment systems turned violent, the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port allows for the firm attachment of two separate vessels. After docking, vessels can be just as easily undocked. The Shielded version has deployable fins to protect the port during ascent.}}
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{{Quote|Invented after a peaceful protest against the lack of spacecraft attachment systems turned violent, the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port allows for the firm attachment of two separate vessels. After docking, vessels can be just as easily undocked. The Shielded version has deployable fins to protect the port during ascent.|manufacturer=?}}
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
* Sometimes the shield will not update it's listed state when opened or closed.
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* Sometimes the shield will not update its listed state when opened or closed.
 
* This docking port is known to cause lag, probably due to the part models in the .CFG file.{{cn}}
 
* This docking port is known to cause lag, probably due to the part models in the .CFG file.{{cn}}
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
{{Version|0.18|}}
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[[0.18]]
 
* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release
  
 
{{Parts}}
 
{{Parts}}
 
[[Category:Docking ports]]
 
[[Category:Docking ports]]

Revision as of 03:27, 12 January 2020

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

Radial size Small
Cost (total) 400.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.10 t
Drag 0.25
Max. Temp. 2600 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Advanced metalworks.png Advanced MetalWorks
Unlock cost 8 400 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration dockingPortShielded.cfg

The Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port is a variant of the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port which is shielded on start and needs to be opened before it can be used.

Usage

The opened docking port

Prior to starting the docking maneuvers, the user must right-click on the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port and then select the option Open Shield. When the vehicle with the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port decouples, right-clicking the part will present the option Close Shield preparing the port for atmospheric maneuvers.

The Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port is twice as heavy as the unshielded Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port counterpart and will only attach to other docking ports when the shield is open and the port is accessible. According to its description, it is a lot less susceptible to heat damage while traveling through the atmosphere. It does even have a higher maximum temperature threshold yet, so it is still less vulnerable to overheating. Another bonus to utilizing the shielded port is that it is even more aerodynamic than the standard Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port.

Compatibility

The Shielded docking port is the same diameter as the standard Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port and therefore compatible with it. The different sizes of Clamp-O-Tron ports (standard, Jr. and Sr.) will not will not allow connection to each other. As it is not the only type of its class it can dock with other type docking ports like Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port, Inline Clamp-O-Tron and the Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron.

Product description

Invented after a peaceful protest against the lack of spacecraft attachment systems turned violent, the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port allows for the firm attachment of two separate vessels. After docking, vessels can be just as easily undocked. The Shielded version has deployable fins to protect the port during ascent.

Found lying by the side of the road

Bugs

  • Sometimes the shield will not update its listed state when opened or closed.
  • This docking port is known to cause lag, probably due to the part models in the .CFG file.[citation needed]

Changes

0.18

  • Initial Release