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The '''Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port''' is a [[RCS]] thruster used for craft rotation and translation, especially in space, and is fuelled by [[monopropellant]]. The Linear RCS Port has twice the thrust as the [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] but is only capable of thrusting in one direction.
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|Costs=2500
 
|Mass=0.05
 
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The '''Linear RCS Port''' is used for spaceship rotation and translation movement and is fueled by [[FL-R25 RCS Fuel Tank]]. As of 0.15.2, it is massless and dragless, despite the CFG file values. The Linear RCS Port is higher thrust than the [[RV-105 RCS Block]], but only capable of thrusting in one direction. This part is only available in the paid version of [[KSP]], though non-stock parts with equivalent functionality are available for the demo.
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Currently, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a [[massless part]] with drag added to its parent.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
* RCS thrusters are used to rotate and translate the ship.
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This thruster thrusts in only one direction. To translate a craft, at least one thruster on each of the x, y, and z axes are required. It is useful for balancing RCS on a single axis.
* RCS can be toggled on and off (by default 'R' key)
 
* RCS thrusters need fuel from [[FL-R25 RCS Fuel Tank | RCS Fuel Tank]] but do not need to be placed on the tank.
 
* For the ship's rotation RCS work together with [[Command Pod Mk1 | Command Pod's]] reaction wheels.
 
* Translation controls are useful for docking (planned in future versions) and precise orbit adjustments. They can also be used instead of liquid engines for major orbit changes of smaller ships.
 
* To be useful RCS thrusters have to be properly placed. It is recommended to place at least 2 sets of 4 RCS thrusters (using symmetry) at the nose and tail of the rocket.
 
* Incorrectly placed RCS can produce much rotation in the wrong direction when used.
 
* When using up/down and left/right translation it is recommended to turn [[S.A.S.]] on to prevent causing rotation.
 
* RCS can also be used by [[Advanced S.A.S.]]
 
* Heat sink for [[RT-10 Solid Fuel Booster]]s.
 
* RCS thrusters tend to explode on contact with the ground, even if they have a high impact tolerance.  Positioning them to avoid this fate is recommended.
 
 
 
== Description ==
 
In real life, RCS stands for '''R'''eaction '''C'''ontrol '''S'''ystem. It is used to control the [[attitude]] of a spacecraft.
 
  
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== Product description ==
 
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|A linear port rcs thruster.
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|For every space that really needs an RCS thruster, Reaction Systems Ltd has you covered with its new Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port!
|Reaction Systems Ltd.}}
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== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
''see also: [[Version History]]''
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;[[1.7]]
; v0.15.2
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* New model and texture
* (undocumented) Thrust reduced from 10 to 3, bringing part Isp in line with the RV-105 RCS Block.
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* entryCost decreased from 4200 to 800
; v0.15.0
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* Cost decreased cost from 280 to 25
* Part introduced.
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* Mass decreased from 0.03 to 0.02
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* Tolerance decreased cost from 50 to 15
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;[[0.23.5]]
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* "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
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;[[0.18.2]]
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* Nominal performance increased, bug providing vastly superior linear performance removed.
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;[[0.18]]
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* Thrust reduced from 3 to 2&nbsp;kN; retextured; given I<sub>sp</sub> values and actual mass.
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;[[0.15.2]]
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* (undocumented) Thrust reduced from 10 to 3, bringing part I<sub>sp</sub> in line with the RV-105 RCS Block
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;[[0.15]]
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* Initial Release
  
 
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[[Category: RCS thrusters]]

Latest revision as of 22:31, 11 April 2019

Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port
Part image
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Reaction Systems Ltd

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 25.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.02000 t [N 1]
Drag 0.01 [N 1]
Max. Temp. 2600 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 15 m/s
Research Flight control.png Advanced Flight Control
Unlock cost 800 Funds
Since version 0.15.0
Part configuration linearRCS.cfg
Maximum thrust (1 atm) 0.83 kN
(vacuum) 2.00 kN
Isp (1 atm) 100 s
(vacuum) 240 s
Fuel consumption 0.21 Units of fuel/s


Thrust vectoring No
Thrust vectors 1 (zenith)

  1. 1.0 1.1 The mass and drag are from the part config, but the game handles it as physicsless.

The Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port is a RCS thruster used for craft rotation and translation, especially in space, and is fuelled by monopropellant. The Linear RCS Port has twice the thrust as the RV-105 RCS Thruster Block but is only capable of thrusting in one direction.

Currently, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a massless part with drag added to its parent.

Usage

This thruster thrusts in only one direction. To translate a craft, at least one thruster on each of the x, y, and z axes are required. It is useful for balancing RCS on a single axis.

Product description

For every space that really needs an RCS thruster, Reaction Systems Ltd has you covered with its new Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port!

Changes

1.7
  • New model and texture
  • entryCost decreased from 4200 to 800
  • Cost decreased cost from 280 to 25
  • Mass decreased from 0.03 to 0.02
  • Tolerance decreased cost from 50 to 15
0.23.5
  • "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
0.18.2
  • Nominal performance increased, bug providing vastly superior linear performance removed.
0.18
  • Thrust reduced from 3 to 2 kN; retextured; given Isp values and actual mass.
0.15.2
  • (undocumented) Thrust reduced from 10 to 3, bringing part Isp in line with the RV-105 RCS Block
0.15
  • Initial Release