- The general idea is to build custom kOS scripts to control throttle and steering
- Most systems are manually controlled via tactile switches that send kOS commands via AHK keybinds
- kOS scripts are used to monitor ship systems and generate manuvre nodes using MFDS
- The main game window should see minimal use to the point where it can simply display a camera or map view
- Controls can be bound to direct in-game actions
- AHK can send simulated keypresses to ksp
- AHK can send complex commands to kOS to run scripts or perform game actions
- Kerbpit.ahk is an AutoHotKey script that is used to interface custom controllers KSP
- Actions.csv lists all the action groups, what they do, tactile button type, keybind
- /kOS contains all the kOS scripts
- /3D contains all the 3d printer model files
kOS is used to operate 4 simultanious MFD screens on side monitors
- In general the MFDs are situation status, vessel status, autopilot, navigation
- The scripts are designed so any program can be run on any mfd
- the MFD scripts support 6 action buttons that can be either mounted on the top or bottom
- Summary - Main Menu - shows root list plus base list for orbit, surf, land
- Orbit - shows root list, orbit base and adv list, plus diagram of curr orbit and position
- Surface - shows root list, surface base and adv list, plus altitude graph over time
- Landing - shows root list, landing base and adv list, plus surface terrain crosssection
- Target - shows root list, target base and adv list, plus ???
- Target Selection - provide a list of targets and allow user to make selection
- Resource summary by vessel or stage
- dynamically fills the list and only calculates important resrouces
- List of all cameras - Allow selection and switching views
- System Controller - activate/deactivate systems like fuel cells, isru, drills,
- Science Controller - activate/deactivate science systems
- each program controls steering and throttle
- some programs include override buttons to alter runtime execution
- some programs utilize the ap adjuster to allow for tweaking of parameters during flight
- Programs include: Launh to Orbit, Execute Next Node, Perform Landing, Atmospheric Autopilot, Docking
- Generates manuvre nodes based on the parameters given
- In general you specific an type of manuvre, when you execute it, and then any console input
- Supports Free Node - Circulize, Change Orbit (Ap, Pe, Incl, Ecc), Return from Moon
- Supports Target Node - Match Plane, Hohman Transfer, Match Velo, Approach
- Supports Landing Node - Cross Plane at Coord, Deorbit
Each control board can support 32 buttons and 8 analog axis. Suggested control board is Leo Bodnar BU0836A 12-Bit Joystick Controller.
the right side console and used to operate mfds, 2 boards
- 6 keyswitch-Select button allows you to choose what MFD to send commands to (#, master, input for 5)
- controls an interal AHK value that is used to direct send commands
- 6 keyswitch-launch program buttons (situation, vessel status, navigation, list)
- sends a run script command to the selected mfd
- 15 keyswitch-number buttons are used to send parameters to programs (A-C,0-9,decimal,minus)
- each sends a single character to the selected mfd
- A - autopilot prog, B - main prog, C - Utility prog
- 9 keyswitch-function buttons
- stop-is used to stop a program
- reset-to reset the mfd terminal window if something goes awry
- reboot-to relog the terminals without chanigng windows
- local-to switch to local drive
- archive-to switch to archive
- run-start a kos run command
- exec-finish a run command
- back-backspace button
- ???
- 4 mini pushbutton-robotics controls
- generic numbered actions that can be bound to robotics commands
- 24 mini buttons-mfd interface strips, rj45 extenders
- send actions to mfd5 to toggle reserved action groups which are monitored by programs
- A-3 2xthumbstick-movement controls linear (up,down,left,right)(fore,back)
- A-3 2xthumbstick-movement control rotation (pitch,yaw)(roll)
- A-4 slide pot robotics controls, single axis.
- A-2 potientiometer dial for robotics control axis.
the left side console and is used to manipulate autopilot, 2 boards
- 6 pushbutton-trim buttons +/- for HDG, ALT, SPD
- run adjust script on mfd0 to change var, which is then read in by autopilot script later
- 10 3xrot switch-rate adjustment controls how much to add/sub per press, hdg, alt, spd
- change var in AHK which is used by trim buttons
- 5 keyswitch-Execute shortcuts to launch prog (Launch, Land, Node, Atmo, Dock)
- run program directly on mfd3
- 4 pushbutton-time control buttons to control time warp +/- norm/phys
- simulate keypresses sent to KSP window
- 3 keyswitch-change the navball mode
- send command to mfd0 to change mode
- 8 pushbutton-+/- buttons for Prograde, Radial, Normal, time
- send command to mfd0 to tweak next man node
- 8 2xrot switch-rate switch for amount to change (node, 0.01, 0.1, 1)(node time, 1s, 10s, 1m)
- change the rate of the value that is tweaked by node buttons
- 2 1xtoggle switch(ON-OFF-ON)-sas on/off
- send action to mfd0 to turn sas on/off
- power leds for mode select only in on position
- 10 keyswitch-sas controls for each mode
- send command to mfd0 to select mode
- A-2 thumbstick-camera control (horiz, vert)
- A-3 rotary pots-aircraft trim dials
- A-2 slide pots-engine throttle axis with locking lever
- mode selector to toggle between control groups
- various controls for all onboard systems
- send commands to MFD0 to activate in-game action based on button pressed
- backlight control switches
- 2 ea, momentary on-off-on toggle switches
- landing gear up/down
- airbrakes extend/retract
- flaps extend/retract
- props extend/retract
- intakes open/close
- thrust forward/reverse
- ladders extend/retract
- landing legs extend/retract
- docking shield open/close
- docking extender extend/retract
- crossfeed enable/disable
- omni antenna deploy/retract
- relay antenna deploy/retract
- solar panel deploy/retract
- radiatiors extend/retract
- dump fuel on/off
- wheel lights
- flood lights
- landing lights
- cargo bay open/close
- service bay open/close
- grappler arm/disarm
- 1 ea, momnentary on-off toggle switch
- deploy chutes
- deploy drogue
- inflate heat shield
- deploy fairing
- grapple release
- 1 ea, momentary on-off covered toggle switch
- cut chutes
- cut drogue
- jettison heat shield
- 1 ea, momentary led pushbutton
- Ignition
- Jettison
- 8 selector switch engine action
- booster, 1, 2, 3, main, land, asct, circ
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setting up saved sessions, fonts, etc...
You need to install the mod and any dependencies. place all the kOS scripts into the archive folder for your install. KSP/Saves/Scripts typically
You have to install the AutoHotKey program to use the scripts.
change keybindings
update keybindings