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A_Wild_Noodle has Kerbal Space Program

Jun 5, 2018 @ 6:57am

Transporting Loose Cargo

Does anyone know of a good way to secure loose cargo. I use the Kolonization mod and I want to transport some of the base buildings to a new site. Obviously I use mods so any creative way is welcome! Most of the components including a rover I want to take fit nicley in a mk3 cargo bay.

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Originally posted by Manwith Noname:

Originally posted by Damon:
...without a current build of infernal robotics.

https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/170898-wip-infernal-robotics-next/

Not sure if the robostruts are integrated in the base package. Think they were from the model rework.

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andylaugel has Kerbal Space Program

Jun 5, 2018 @ 7:50am

The Klaw is a stock-game way of docking with anything. Build a vessel to land, dock, and take off with the base parts.

Docking ports of course are a more reliable way of connecting two vessels. It might be a bit tricky to get them to line up, but this would be a good way to secure and detach a rover in a Mk3 bay.

With the KIS/KAS mod, you can attach, move, and detach parts on the fly using a kerbal with a few tools--docking ports, wheels, etc. Have them move your base parts to your lander and attach them somehow.

PolecatEZ

Jun 5, 2018 @ 9:00am

I have it loaded but never really make use of it, Kerbal Konstruction is part of USI mods. Basically you box things up and unpack the box at your destination.

I also use one called KSTS that allows you to put full ships/stations in orbit once you establish the cost and weight you can lift via the recorder. Its a cool challenge to see how much you can cut your price/ton to orbit down.

Manwith Noname has Kerbal Space Program

Jun 5, 2018 @ 10:18am

I've used parts from Infernal Robotics to do this in the past...

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=626476676

...there's also Quantum Struts which might work for this. Not sure if it would need to be the same vessel though.

A_Wild_Noodle has Kerbal Space Program

Jun 5, 2018 @ 11:40am

Thanks for all the responses! I tried the claw before posting this and it was not working with some of my rovers with modded parts. I like the docking ports but they get in the way a lot without a current build of infernal robotics. I'll definitley check out the robotic struts and KSTS mod!