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The '''OX-STAT''' is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal [[Electricity|charge rate]] of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals.
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The '''OX-STAT''' is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal [[Electricity|charge rate]] of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals. It has no drag due to being a [[physicsless part]].
 
 
Currently{{Check version||0.24.2}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]].
 
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a [[physicsless part]]. But because it doesn't orient itself to the sun automatically it needs to be constantly pointed to the sun by orienting the whole craft to ensure optimal energy output (which is unfeasible in practice) or multiple panels have to be placed all around the craft to ensure that at all times at least one is facing the sun. This can quickly mitigate its mass advantage if it weren't a physicsless part.
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On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a [[physicsless part]]. However, since it doesn't orient itself to the sun automatically, it needs to be constantly pointed to the sun by orienting the whole craft to ensure optimal energy output (which is unfeasible in practice) or multiple panels have to be placed all around the craft to ensure that at all times at least one is facing the sun. This can quickly eliminate the benefit of its very small mass.
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
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== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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* Cost reduced from 100 to 75; charge reduced from 0.75 to 0.35 {{mark|echu}}/s.
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* Max temperature reduced from 3200 to 1200 K.
 
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* "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added (see ''[[physicsless part]]'')
 
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Revision as of 19:56, 17 June 2015

OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels
Part image
Solar panel by
Probodobodyne Inc

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 75.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.00500 t [N 1]
Drag 0.2 [N 1]
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 8 m/s
Research Tech tree electrics.png Electrics
Unlock cost 1 200 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration radialFlatSolarPanel.cfg
Electricity generated 0.35 ⚡/s [N 2]
Retractable No
Tracking No
Layout 1×1

  1. 1.0 1.1 The mass and drag are from the part config, but the game handles it as physicsless.
  2. Energy output depends on the distance and angle to the Sun. The value is achieved at Kerbin's distance, with the panel pointed directly at the Sun.

The OX-STAT is a non-deployable (or permanently deployed) solar panel. It has no tracking ability and the lowest nominal charge rate of any panel, but is extremely light. The OX-STAT is also less susceptible to breakage than other panels. However, it can be easily broken if stepped on by Kerbals. It has no drag due to being a physicsless part.

Usage

On paper, it has the best power/mass ratio of all solar panels independently from the fact that it's a physicsless part. However, since it doesn't orient itself to the sun automatically, it needs to be constantly pointed to the sun by orienting the whole craft to ensure optimal energy output (which is unfeasible in practice) or multiple panels have to be placed all around the craft to ensure that at all times at least one is facing the sun. This can quickly eliminate the benefit of its very small mass.

Product description

The OX-STAT solar panel is a simple panel with no sun-tracking or deployment mechanics. As a result, it is very light and cheap.

Changes

1.0.1
  • Cost reduced from 100 to 75; charge reduced from 0.75 to 0.35 ⚡/s.
1.0
  • Max temperature reduced from 3200 to 1200 K.
0.23.5
0.18
  • Initial Release