Probodobodyne OKTO2

Probodobodyne OKTO2
Command module by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Tiny
Cost	(total)	1 480.00
Mass	(total)	0.040 t
Drag		0.15-0.2
Max. Temp.		1200 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Unmanned Tech
Unlock cost		7 500
Since version		0.19
Part configuration		probeCoreOcto2_v2.cfg
Electricity required		1.80 ⚡/min
SAS level		2
Field of View	(min)	13 °
	(max)	72 °
Anomaly detection		18 %
Enhanceable		No
Modes		Biome
		Terrain
Antenna type		Internal
Antenna rating		5 km
Packed volume		50 l
Electric capacity		5.0 ⚡

The Probodobodyne OKTO2 is an unmanned command module that runs on electricity.

Product description

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The OKTO2 is far more than a flatter variant of the original OKTO. This new iteration of the ubiquitous 8-sided probe core features a much more advanced guidance system. This new model however, does not feature built-in reaction wheels and does requires more power to run, even on standby. Its internal battery supply is also very limited, being intended mainly to keep the Standby LEDs lit. — Probodobodyne Inc

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Usage

Generally placed near the top of the rocket, the Probodobodyne OKTO2 provides full command module and SAS functionality. It is the lightest probe core, but it lacks an internal reaction wheel, and has very little electric charge storage. The Probodobodyne OKTO2 features a size-0 (0.625m) node on top and bottom.

The OKTO2 occupies its own niche as a tiny probe core, which makes it optimal for small probes (and other craft where minimizing mass is a concern). It also has the most advanced SAS module of any command module in its tech level, with access to prograde/retrograde, radial, and normal hold. On larger craft with added reaction wheels, consider using the OKTO2 over probe cores like the Probodobodyne HECS to take advantage of its SAS capabilities.

Because of the craft's tiny internal battery, adding batteries and solar panels is very helpful.

Changes

1.5

• New model and texture

1.2

• Added KerbNet

0.90

• On-board ElectricCharge reduced from 10 to 2, rate usage increased from 1/36 seconds to 1/20 seconds.
• Reaction wheels removed.
• Description updated.
• Cost increased from 480 to 1480, entryCost increased from 5000 to 7500.

0.22

• Reaction wheel torque increased from 0.15 to 0.5
• On-board ElectricCharge increased from 5 to 10.

0.19

• Initial Release

Trivia

• Prior to 0.90, the OKTO2 had a different product description:

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A flatter variant of the OKTO, OKTO2 was most certainly not conceived when one of our engineers sat on a standard OKTO. — Description before 0.90

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