two entirely different named docking port

[Elite:Harmless]

So I found out if the docking port which is not on the same name are not compatible(cannot dock together) even if their size are similar... lol silly me

[Chibbity]

Which two ports are you trying to connect?

All ports fall into the Tiny, Small, or Large sizes.

[J]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

Which two ports are you trying to connect?

All ports fall into the Tiny, Small, or Large sizes.

so does my pp, that being tiny

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by Homer:

so does my pp, that being tiny

"It's not the size of the wand, it's the magic of the performer."

[Funkynutz]

The tiny docking port can only be used with other tiny docking ports, or the extendable airlock thing.

The Mk1 and Mk2 inline docking ports work with all the other small docking ports (shielded or open versions).

The Large 2.5M docking port only works with another large 2.5M docking port.

If you've got 2 ports the same size that won't connect, you've probably got at least one of them the wrong way around (post a screenshot if you want us to confirm that), or you're not lined up properly (turning the docking attachment force up might help).

[Elite:Harmless]

Originally posted by FunkynutZ:

The tiny docking port can only be used with other tiny docking ports, or the extendable airlock thing.


yep, I was trying to dock the Clamp-O-Tron docking port with the Inflatable airlock

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2587344584

[Elite:Harmless]

Originally posted by FunkynutZ:

The tiny docking port can only be used with other tiny docking ports, or the extendable airlock thing.

The Mk1 and Mk2 inline docking ports work with all the other small docking ports (shielded or open versions).

The Large 2.5M docking port only works with another large 2.5M docking port.

If you've got 2 ports the same size that won't connect, you've probably got at least one of them the wrong way around (post a screenshot if you want us to confirm that), or you're not lined up properly (turning the docking attachment force up might help).

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2587347826
So I just replace it with the both same one just to get rid of hassle.
Sorry for late reply

[Chibbity]

I've even sent up and installed "docking port adapter modules" to solve this issue in the past; can be a fun self made mission.

[Elite:Harmless]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

I've even sent up and installed "docking port adapter modules" to solve this issue in the past; can be a fun self made mission.

That I was intended too but since Im in sandbox $$ wasn't an issue so I just swap the port to the appropriate one.

[m3]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

I've even sent up and installed "docking port adapter modules" to solve this issue in the past; can be a fun self made mission.

how oh wait i think i know

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by m3:

how oh wait i think i know

You just send up a small module with the docking port the ship has between it and the docking port you need to have; then dock.

Here's an example, which retrofitted this small fuel station with an additional 2 small docking ports; and a Klaw for universal docking. (Which was done in anticipation of the larger ship on the right showing up and hanging out while it waited for the medium sized ship on the top left to arrive with crew from a larger station.)

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1567566685

[Elite:Harmless]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

Originally posted by m3:

how oh wait i think i know

You just send up a small module with the docking port the ship has between it and the docking port you need to have; then dock.

Here's an example, which retrofitted this small fuel station with an additional 2 small docking ports; and a Klaw for universal docking. (Which was done in anticipation of the larger ship on the right showing up and hanging out while it waited for the medium sized ship on the top left to arrive with crew from a larger station.)

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1567566685

I feel exciting watching something docking to something lol

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by Elite:Harmless:

I feel exciting watching something docking to something lol

Yes lol, it's one of the most tense and rewarding moments in KSP when you finally dock.

Never gets old for me.