This is a small(ish) update in order to roll some existing work-in-progress into the main release. Principally, this includes some texture/shader improvements, a few new parts, and the introduction of a new inventory-based system that allows space station modules to be outfitted with different functionality in flight. In future I intend to expand this further.
NEW PARTS
- Added standalone ISS radiator part
- Added standalone ISS SAW radiator part
- Added half-length ISS solar array
- Added 1.25m->0.9375m adapter parts
- Added heavy-duty RCS parts (10 variants)
- Added additional cargo/toolbox parts
IMPROVEMENTS
- Added InventoryUpgrades plugin by ValiZockt
- iROSA panels are now added via InventoryUpgrade system; iROSA part can be dragged into inventory upgrade slot on SAW parts to add it to that part. Standalone SAW has a single slot, P/S3 & P/S6 have double slot
- Added KAL controller to relevant parts
- Rebalanced SGANT antenna part masses
- Adjusted part naming for consistency
- Rebalanced radiators
- Updated hatch/endcap art for 1.25m and 0.9375m nodes
- Updated airlock design with animated thermal cover
- Added switchable trunnion pins for 2.5m parts
- Updated legacy textures
- Added new reflective variant to pressurised modules (selected by default)
- Added animated window covers for various parts
- Added animated airlock to Kibo part
- Updated Cupola art - window shutters are now switchable
- Updated bulkhead profiles
UPGRADE RACKS (WIP)
Parts with UTILITY RACKS can be equipped with utility rack parts to add additional functionality to the part in flight. To equip a rack, simply place the part inside an inventory slot marked 'Utility rack.'
Currently these include:
- Command point
- Experience management
- SAS
- Data transmitter
- Robotics controller (for EasyRobotics)
- Probe control point
- KerbNet access
- MechJeb
FIXES
- Fixed issue with some truss connector ports lacking a dockingNode transform
COMPATIBILITY
- Added VABOrganizer patch (WIP)
- Updated dependencies to latest version