Oxygen generator 'unnecessary'

[Cengaver_]

This machine consumes 1000 constantly, while for example Dugongs power consumption is around 400 without this machine, Which means you can literally almost QUADRUPLE a fuel rods life span by turning this off.
Its also nothing critical so you don't need it to be on. So I made a system with the fallowing logic:
-If docked turn generator on.
-Turn off/on oxygen generator via button when not docked.

It saves fuel massively and I also have an undervolt system which also halves fuel usage so with both system combined, a fuel rod literally lasts 8 times longer, its crazy. I tested it and a Dugong with 4 volatile fuel rods can last 2 and a half DAYS with both system combined.

[FourGreenFields]

Undervolting will also make some stuff work worse, afaIk. And not having constant load will make it easier to overvolt accidentally.

[Cengaver_]

Originally posted by FourGreenFields:

Undervolting will also make some stuff work worse, afaIk. And not having constant load will make it easier to overvolt accidentally.

I a have a battery with this logic:
-If battery charge%97, stop charging.
-If power surpasses load, match it exactly.
So this system protects the system from overvoltages.

For the undervolting, I usually undervolt for 64 percent instead of 50 to keep a balance between power and fuel saving.

[Winblows]

yes. you can do what ever you want. but the game was made with the idea subs work a certain way and have flaws and upsides, you were meant to use up a certain amount of energy. all of these mlg power hacks are kind cheating or at least turbo op

[Insano-Man]

Originally posted by Doug Walker YT/Channel Awesome:

yes. you can do what ever you want. but the game was made with the idea subs work a certain way and have flaws and upsides, you were meant to use up a certain amount of energy. all of these mlg power hacks are kind cheating or at least turbo op

If this is all aftermarket logic on the vanilla sub, I wouldn't call it cheating. After all, what are logic components for if not to make improvements ourselves?

[Cengaver_]

Originally posted by Doug Walker YT/Channel Awesome:

yes. you can do what ever you want. but the game was made with the idea subs work a certain way and have flaws and upsides, you were meant to use up a certain amount of energy. all of these mlg power hacks are kind cheating or at least turbo op

You can %100 make it in-game without going to sub editor so its fair I think. But its is super strong for sure lmao.

[kratos]

Powers off oxygen generator. Base load 1400 > 400. Captain over radio. Why is the junction room on fire?

[Cengaver_]

Originally posted by kratos:

Powers off oxygen generator. Base load 1400 > 400. Captain over radio. Why is the junction room on fire?

My dude there are no oxygen, what fire? I usually keep diving suit on so no oxygen doesn't seem like big problem also.

[Cengaver_]

I think they should implement like a mechanic that, when you are pumping water out, you have to pump air in so it feels like an actual submarine and there is an actual reason to keep oxygen generator on.

[Zothen]

Originally posted by Doug Walker YT/Channel Awesome:

yes. you can do what ever you want. but the game was made with the idea subs work a certain way and have flaws and upsides, you were meant to use up a certain amount of energy. all of these mlg power hacks are kind cheating or at least turbo op

Ah, at least a voice of wisdom! Overengineered boats are the death to fun. Chapeau, Sir!

[sokolov]

Originally posted by Cengaver_:

Originally posted by kratos:

Powers off oxygen generator. Base load 1400 > 400. Captain over radio. Why is the junction room on fire?

My dude there are no oxygen, what fire? I usually keep diving suit on so no oxygen doesn't seem like big problem also.

Even if there are no fires, Junction Boxes can still get damaged from overvoltage. It will happen a lot if you try going full speed for a bit then try to do a full stop. The reactor won't be able to adjust Fission Rate quickly enough by itself.

[Cakner]

If you don't mind breathing exclusively bottled air and have a good electric grid i dont see the problem with this

[Yumemirareru]

Originally posted by Sokolov:

Originally posted by Cengaver_:

My dude there are no oxygen, what fire? I usually keep diving suit on so no oxygen doesn't seem like big problem also.

Even if there are no fires, Junction Boxes can still get damaged from overvoltage. It will happen a lot if you try going full speed for a bit then try to do a full stop. The reactor won't be able to adjust Fission Rate quickly enough by itself.

1kW won't blow junction boxes though. And surge protectors are a thing.

[Mr.America]

Place oxygen detector in each room.
Sum up oxygen percentage into a single signal.
Check if greater than a certain value you determine.
Turn power to O2 generator on/off.

Grid ----- Relay ----- O2 Generator
(O2 Detector - Adder - ) x # rooms - Greater - Memory

Greater to Relay set state (0/1)

Can be done rather easily. A single relay also conveniently allows for 1000kW to pass through, so your standard O2 generators can easily be powered through a single one. If it's not enough, place multiple relays and feed them all into the generator.

[climbingeastofwinter]

LOL that's actually a pretty funny way to counter the risk of junction boxes catching fire. If there is no oxygen there can be no lasting fire. Unpower the oxygen generator and run entirely off of suits and the diving locker shelf o2 replenishment.

[mwperk0122]

Originally posted by climbingeastofwinter:

LOL that's actually a pretty funny way to counter the risk of junction boxes catching fire. If there is no oxygen there can be no lasting fire. Unpower the oxygen generator and run entirely off of suits and the diving locker shelf o2 replenishment.

I do love hearing the bots freak out over it too :) You might wanna keep o2 on during escort missions though.