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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
The TVR-1180C is a [[Coupler]], but not a [[Decoupler]], meaning that it does not jettison anything nor does it add a stage to the rocket. It branches into 3 separate stacks, but they are unsupported and prone to bending or breaking if the weight and thrust are not properly distributed. Rockets incorporating a tri-coupler are also likely to [[Wobbling|wobble]].
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The TVR-1180C is a [[Coupler]], but not a [[Decoupler]], meaning that it does not jettison anything nor does it add a stage to the rocket. It branches into 3 separate stacks, but they are unsupported and prone to bending or breaking if the weight and thrust are not properly distributed. Rockets incorporating a tri-coupler are also likely to [[Wobbling|wobble]]. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll.
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
 
''see also: [[Version History]]''
 
''see also: [[Version History]]''
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* (Undocumented part of fuel flow changes) added NoCrossFeedNodeKey = bottom (keeps fuel from flowing FROM the bottom nodes to prevent stack imbalances and such)
 
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* Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs)
 
* Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs)

Revision as of 02:42, 25 July 2012

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The TVR-1180C Mk1 Stack Tri-Coupler is a unique module that allows for a single rocket to branch into 3 separate stacks. Note that Liquid Fuel flows through couplers as of the latest update.

Usage

The TVR-1180C is a Coupler, but not a Decoupler, meaning that it does not jettison anything nor does it add a stage to the rocket. It branches into 3 separate stacks, but they are unsupported and prone to bending or breaking if the weight and thrust are not properly distributed. Rockets incorporating a tri-coupler are also likely to wobble. The tricoupler is also subtly asymmetrical, so rockets must have control options to correct for induced pitch, yaw, and/or roll.

Description

The Stack Tricoupler! If your stack is lacking in awesomeness, this is the tool for you! Just remember that this is not a decoupler, and won't separate stages.

O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises

Changes

see also: Version History

v0.16
  • Mass reduced from 0.8 to 0.3 (part rebalancing)
v0.15
  • (Undocumented part of fuel flow changes) added NoCrossFeedNodeKey = bottom (keeps fuel from flowing FROM the bottom nodes to prevent stack imbalances and such)
v0.8.5
  • Replaced tricoupler textures and UV mapping (UV map by Dippeggs)
v0.8.1
  • Fuel can now flow through Strut parts like the tricoupler
v0.8
  • (Bug fix) VAB placement bug with tricouplers and fuel tanks (and decouplers)
v0.7.3
  • Initial Release