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1x1 Solar Panels Rebuilt
   
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Type: Mod
Mod category: Block
Tags: NoScripts
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4.791 MB
Apr 23, 2019 @ 8:02am
Apr 27, 2021 @ 3:52pm
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1x1 Solar Panels Rebuilt

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Kham's SE Mods
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Description
This is a complete rebuild of }DT{'s 1x1 solar panels mod. I loved the original mod and have used it for years, but it's been looking dated and having issues from using out of date definition files for quite some time now.

Since this will likely be asked, this mod does use the same subtypeIDs and block orientations as the original and it is safe to switch over to this one.

What's new?
Other than the subtypeIDs being the same, everything else is my own work. I've rebuilt the models for the panels and build stages, new icons, and the cubeblock file has been remade with the latest solar panel definitions. I have kept the original aesthetic of simple square panels since I always liked that look, but the textures now match the newer vanilla solar panels and the power indicator (on those variants) is slightly more detailed to match better with current vanilla style.

In addition to model changes, I've removed DT's mini solar cell custom component. It bugged me that the small grid version of these needed their own components which required platinum to build when vanilla small grid panels did not.

All panels now also have mount points on their sides so they can be built in more places and it will allow for more design options.

Power output of all panels have been adjusted to match a block to block ratio of the current vanilla panel outputs. This has resulted in a very slight increase for most panels compared to the original mod as vanilla solar panels have had a bit of a buff since the original mod was released. The increase is most notable in the small grid panels.


~Max Power output~
Default Large Solar Panel (2x4 blocks): 160kw
Large 1x1 Square: 20kw
Large 1x1 Corner: 10kw
Large 2x2 Square: 80kw
Large 3x3 Square: 180kw
Large 4x4 Square: 320kw


Default Small Solar Panel (5x10 blocks): 40kw
Small 1x1 Square: 2kw
Small 1x1 Corner: 1kw
Small 2x2 Square: 8kw
Small 3x3 Square: 18kw
Small 4x4 Square: 32kw

Credit to OncaLupe for his original mod and design aesthetic for the panels.

mod.io link
https://mod.io/g/spaceengineers/m/1x1-solar-panels-rebuilt

I thought this went without saying, but apparently some people feel entitled to upload other people's work without permission.
DO NOT upload my work on Steam or Mod.io without first seeking AND receiving my permission.
49 Comments
Kham  [author] Feb 27 @ 6:19am 
@Hark01 Yeah that's OK, thank you for asking first!
Hark01 Feb 26 @ 10:01pm 
Hey man, just wondering if I can re-upload your mod I just want to change the output.
Sofa King Oct 21, 2024 @ 10:17pm 
what is DSC?
SirFlutternutz Sep 7, 2024 @ 10:33am 
Great looking mod! After some brief testing, I noticed the side that *actually* collects light on the large grid offset main 1x1 panel is flipped from what the model would imply. This may also affect other offset panels as I have not tested the others yet.
Kham  [author] May 27, 2024 @ 7:48am 
@Liliathe Yeah that's totally fine with me, thank you for asking first!
Liliathe May 26, 2024 @ 6:47am 
Hello , I used your mod (models and textures) with "high tier solar panels" mod and combined both of them. So there are normal solar panels (your mod) , Nanocrystal,dual-junction,multi-junction solar panels (values on power generation and replacement for solar cells taken from high tier solar panels ) that have models and texttures of your mod.
I was thinking if I could upload it with information that models ,textures to you and OncaLupe and to High tier solar panels autor for values and item.
semtex Jul 3, 2023 @ 8:42am 
Please add a 5x5 panel - and it will be perfect
GawdStone Sep 27, 2022 @ 11:40am 
Im just curious could this cause Sim speed drops on servers? Me and my brother put up some of the bigger panels like 20 or so and like another 20 of the smaller ones. Since then have noticed sim speeds drop to 0.20 then back to 1.02 sim speed every 5 to 10 seconds. Granted we have been doing alot of mining to clear out area for our base underground. What I do to fix is restart the server then server is fine for about an hour or so then it happens again. So I have no real clue what is causing this.
debbieandcory Sep 5, 2022 @ 2:28pm 
can there be a model that can be powered from a light source built by players? that was seemingly useful as power fuses.
Siv Sep 4, 2022 @ 10:20pm 
Of course, Kham. I respect the hard work and love our community puts into our mods. Thank you for your permission.