SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
This mod aims to provide simple craft building capability in flight mode with stock parts and streamlined IRSU mining for Kerbal Space Program.
By zer0Kerbal, originally by MatterBeam and then by RealGecko; then previously from EricWi
adopted with express permission and brought to you by KerbSimpleCo
graph LR
id[Resource Flow];
Drill-->StoreOre((Ore Tank)) & ISRU
StoreOre-->ISRU
ISRU-->StoreMetal((Metal Tank)) & ScienceLab
StoreMetal-->ScienceLab
ScienceLab-->StoreRP((RocketParts Tank))--> Workshop
Workshop-->Profit
Preamble by MatterBeam
After testing out Extraplanetary Launchpads and Roverdude's MK/OKS,
MatterBeamhad the idea of creating a simple, user friendly mod that would allow you to build rockets without taking a 200MB hit to RAM or having to juggle multitudes of resource pathways. If you know how to set up a drill, ISRU and a fuel tank for an Ore to Fuel conversion, then you should know how to build rockets.
Features
- No extra parts
- No RAM usage
- Added functionality for the Mobile Processing Lab in the late game
- Simple, configurable and adds levels of depth to the gameplay without a learning curve
- Ore --> Metal --> RocketParts --> rockets!
See More
- See our Parts Catalog for part pictures
- For more images, see our Marketing Slicks
- Discussions and news on this mod: See Discussions or KSP Forums
- Changelog Summary for more details of changes : See ChangeLog
- Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues
- GitHub Pages : See Pages
Documentation
remember - this is the FULL Extraplanetary Launchpads PDF Manual manual and not written specifically for SimpleConstruction!
Youtube review by Kottabos Gaming
Kottabo Talks SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
Cabin notes
- Will remain prerelease until taniwha releases Extraplanetary Launchpads as release instead of alpha/beta/prerelease
WIP- work in progress- Am open to adding more features, great project for someone!
- I have not personally tested the patches
- Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub push.
Known issue(s)
- If the offset/rotation gizmo's are used on the docking ports, the spawn location might be off. This is a known issue and a feature request has been sent to
taniwha
Help Wanted
- Compatibility patches
- Testing of experimental features:
- A config that turns a STOCK part (Klaw) into a recycler
- discussion and download on GitHub
- Contracts for these glorious parts
- Variant Textures
- Converting from FireSpitter to Stock and/or KSPWheel
- Model updates to Unity 2019
- Marketing Images and Videos such as hero shots, animated gifs, short highlight
- Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub.
Localizations
SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
English
Dutch -courtesy of GitHub user: x13x54
French (Français) - courtesy of GitHub user: izeau (Jean Dupouy)!
German (Deutsch)
Chinese (简体中文)
- your translation here
HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder or the Quickstart Guide for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!
Extraplanetary Launchpads
Brazilian (Português Brasil) - courtesy of Steven Marinelli
- your translation here
Kindly help translate Extraplanetary Launchpads by
taniwhaSee above for instructions. Github Repo
Installation Directions [^1]
Use CurseForge/OverWolf App (currently does not install dependencies)
Whilst I agree CKAN is a great mod for those that can't use zip tools. I take no part, nor am I interested in maintaining the CKAN mod metadata for my mods. Please don't ask me about it but refer to the CKAN mod thread if you are having issues with CKAN or the metadata it maintains. Beware, CKAN can really mess up though it tries very, very, very hard not to.
or 
Dependencies
- Kerbal Space Program
- Either [^3]
- Module Manager
- Module Manager /L
Recommends
- KerbalStats - keeps tract of time on task, which can increase task efficiency
- Not So SimpleConstructon! (NSSC)
- Keridian Dynamics Vessel Assembly (KDVA)
- SimpleLogistics! (SLOG!)
- Foundations (FND) - beta <small>Helps prevent ground constructions from floating away :)</small>
- GPO (Goo Pumps & Oils') Speed Pump (GPO)
Suggests Mods that benefit SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
- KaboOom! (BOOM) another way to not go to space today
- On Demand Fuel Cells (ODFC))
- ISRU Thanks but no Tanks! (QBTT)
- Six Crew Science Lab - simple patch that re-adds the missing four seats
- Mining Expansion
- B9 Stock Patches
- Not So SimpleConstructon! (NSSC)
- Alternative Resource Panel
- Olympic's ARP Icons (ARPI)
- Community Trait Icons
- Either:
- B9 Part Switch or
- Interstellar Fuel Switch Core
- Kerbal Inventory System
- Kerbal Attachment System
Supports
- TweakScale
- Toolbar Controller
- Blizzy's Toolbar
- B9 Stock Patches
- Kethane/KethanePlus
- Community Resource Pack
- Extraplanetary Launchpads - No More Production
Conflicts
Possible Conflicts
Tags
- parts, plugin, config, flags, convenience, editor, resources, crewed, uncrewed
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support
Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date
Credits and Special Thanks
taniwhafor creating Extraplanetary Launchpads.MatterBeamfor creating this cool mod.RealGeckoandEricwi- previous maintainers- see Attribution.md for more comprehensive list
Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License provenance)
Current (3) - zer0Kerbal
Forum: Thread - Source: GitHub
License:Disclaimer(s)
This mod contains
taniwha's Launchpad.dll and textures from Extraplanetary Launchpads.All bundled mods are distributed under their own licenses All art assets (textures, models, animations, sounds) are distributed under their own licenses
see Notices.md for more legal mumbo jumbo
Maintainer (2) - EricWI
Maintainer (1) - RealGecko
Original (0) - Author: MatterBeam
DONATIONS: How to support this and other great mods by zer0Kerbal
Completely voluntary, absolutely amazing, and really does help me out a lot!
cybutek creator of Kerbal Engineer
and it is true.
Connect with me
Track progress: issues here and projects here along with The Short List
[^1]: this isn't a mod. ;P [^2]: may work on other versions (YMMV) [^3]: Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date! [^4]: the license was changed around this time.
Version 4.0.2.7 for Kerbal Space Program 1.9.1
Released on 2021-08-25
[
4.0.2.7 - Tonka Jade
- 01 Jun 2021
- for Kerbal Space Program [KSP 1.9.1] (because EL.version says so)
DO A CLEAN INSTALL: DELETE EXISTING THEN RE-INSTALL
Download the .dll at Curseforge
WARNING: THIS WILL BE THE LAST RELEASE THAT INCLUDES THIS FILE:
- ghostparts.cfg
minor housekeeping
- patch dusting (mostly removing construction dust (comments))
- ELControlReferenceSC (ghostparts) has had its description updated to include the corrected text: "For those times where you need to switch control references quickly, such as doing a ventral landing. At the flick of an action button, this device will override your avionics and become your new fore and aft, with suitable indicators highlighting when active. At a second flick of the action button, the device will remove the override and the previous control reference will be active once again."
- please note: ELControlReferenceSC is going away.
changed
-
ExtraplanetaryLaunchpads .dll to 6.8.3
-
ScienceLabs.cfg v1.0.2.0
- adjusted RESOURCE patches (presume part doesn't have any)
- tightened up patches
- @RESOURCE -> %RESOURCE
-
ISRU.cfg
- tightened up patches
- thanks to @JadeofMaar
- Mono* to MonoProp
- FlowMode -> %FlowMode
- @RESOURCE -> %RESOURCE
- add tiny LF tank (fixes and closes #1)
- add tiny Oxidizer tank (fixes and closes #1)
-
Back end
- add auto JSON
- update EL.version to match
- update automation to latest version
- start working with yaclog-KSP (thank you cineboxandrew!)
updated
- Resources.cfg v1.0.1.5
- thank you @Tonka Crash
- update 'ksparpicon'
- added abbreviation and hsp to Rocketparts and Metal
- updated unitCost for RocketParts from 1.0 -> 1.5 to match CRP
- added patch to update RocketParts IF CRP installed
- AlternateResourcePanel/Icons location (which lead to pushing an update to ARP)
added
- Localization [en-us.cfg]
-
thank you @Tonka Crash
- added #SimpleConstruction_RocketParts_abbv = RP
- added #SimpleConstruction_Metal_abbv = MTL
-
GrapplingDevice.cfg v1.0.0.0
fixed
-
B9TankTypes.cfg v1.0.1.0
- added header/footer
- updated 'SCCombo/RocketParts/unitsPerVolume from 2 to 1 because it takes 50% of the tank, and 2 units per volume
-
KPBS.cfg v1.0.1.0
- added header/footer
-
LaunchClamps.cfg
- add fix to all LaunchClamps
removed
- CrewedPods.cfg v1.0.1.0
- removed/cleaned old comments
See Full Changelog for full details of changes
See Known Issues for known issues
- removed/cleaned old comments
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support
Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date
Version 4.0.2.6 for Kerbal Space Program 1.9.1
Released on 2020-04-07
Version 4.0.2.6 - New Draperies!
DO A CLEAN INSTALL: DELETE EXISTING THEN RE-INSTALL
- for Kerbal Space Program (KSP) 1.9.1
Extraplanetary Launchpads (core)
- update included Extraplanetary LaunchPads (Launchpad.dll) to 6.7.2
- updated EL.version file to reflect updated LaunchPad.dll
Minor housekeeping
- patch dusting (mostly removing consruction dust (comments))
- added SCCombo tank type to B9PartSwitch tanks - so a combination tank (ore + metal + rocket parts)
- updated SimpleConstruction.version and corrected KSP_VERSION_MAX from 1.8.9 to 1.9.9999
Experiment to quiet log:
- added Settings.cfg to ExtraplanetaryLaunchpads/
- essentially an empty file
See Full Changelog for full details of changes
See Known Issues for known issues
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support
Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date
Version 4.0.2.5 for Kerbal Space Program 1.9.1
Released on 2020-04-04
Version 4.0.2.5 - New Carpets!
- <color = red>DO A CLEAN INSTALL: DELETE EXISTING THEN RE-INSTALL</color>
- update to KSP 1.9.1
- update included Extraplanetary LaunchPads (Launchpad.dll) to 6.7.1
See Full Changelog for full details of changes
See Known Issues for known issues
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support
Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date
Version 4.0.2.4 for Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Released on 2020-03-28
Version 4.0.2.4 - Spring Cleaning
- <color = red>DO A CLEAN INSTALL: DELETE EXISTING THEN RE-INSTALL</color>
- apologies, I forgot to list B9PartSwitch or IFS as soft-dependencies. this is now fixed.
- update Readme and propagate
- update .version
- other internal updates
- added Readme.htm and version.htm
create new CurseForge entry
- <color=orange>Make sure if downloading this from Curseforge you have the correct one</color>
Patches and configs
- removed incorrect :NEEDS items in B9TankTypes.cfg
- cleaned out old extraneous comments
- added <color=orange>ghostparts.cfg</color>
- depreciated the KS-OSCR Control Reference "ELControlReferenceSC" because it didn't do what I thought it did, and has nothing to do with building vessels
- added Alternative Resource Panel icons to RocketParts and Metal
- added :NEEDS[!CommunityResourcePack] to RocketParts definition
- fixed typo in B9TankTypes for RocketParts unitsPerVolume (from 1 to 2)
New Parts
- Creates copy of stock small, radial, and large ore tanks
- one set for Metal and another for RocketParts
- WARNING: if you install IFS or B9 after using the new parts, they will be hidden; but this shouldn't affect any in flight vessels (ghostparts.cfg)
See Full Changelog for full details of changes
See Known Issues for known issues
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support
Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date
Version 4.0.2.3 for Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Released on 2020-02-10
Version 4.0.2.3 Spit and Polish [KSP 1.8.1][2020 02 10]
- Do Not Download this from Curseforge - old and wrong license.
- added KS-COS Disposable Pad (micropad) via +PART; new part allows you to add to an existing station
- added KS-OSCR Control Reference (controlreference) via +PART; Adds a 'control from here in this orientation' to a vessel. Can have multiple ones on a vessel.
- added automated build/release
- converted Changelog.md -> Kerbal Change Log format (Changelog.cfg)
Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Version 4.0.2.2.1 for Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Released on 2020-02-08
Version 4.0.2.2.1 - I knew we had extra gears... and a missing screw [KSP 1.8.1][2020 02 07]
- added missing Launchpad.dll (6.7.0.0) (thank you @razark)
Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Version 4.0.2.2 for Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Released on 2020-02-07
Version 4.0.2.2 - I knew we had extra gears... [KSP 1.8.1][2020 02 07]
- added missing items into DockingPorts.cfg
- should be working now. no more Kerbals in the gears.
Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Version 4.0.2.1 for Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Released on 2020-02-07
Version 4.0.2.1 - This New BaseR - [KSP 1.8.1]
- removed Val's glitter bomb on CrewPods.cfg
- added in balancing bracket in DockingPorts.cfg
Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1
Version 4.0.1.0 for Kerbal Space Program 1.4.5
Released on 2020-02-05
Version 4.0.1.0 [KSP 1.4.4] [2018 06 24]
## @EricKerman EricKerman released this on Jun 24, 2018
- (Ericwi)[https://github.com/EricKerman/SimpleConstruction/releases]
- Updated EL to version 6.1.0
- Fixed Large Ports
- Added Shield ports
Version 4.0.0 KSP [1.4.2] [2018-04-07]
- Updated EL to version 6.0.0
- Change density of Metal
- Change cost of Rocket parts and Metal
- Added seat_tasks
Version 3.4.6 for Kerbal Space Program 1.3.1
Released on 2017-10-15
- Updated EL to version 5.9.0
Version 3.4.5 for Kerbal Space Program 1.3.1
Released on 2017-10-11
- Updated EL to version 5.8.2
- Updated EL experience traits
- Updated El resource resipes
- Added plaque.png to EL folder
Version 3.4.4 for Kerbal Space Program 1.3.0
Released on 2017-05-29
- Stopped MM from adding IFS module when module is not actually available by DefiantZombie
- Updated EL to version 5.8.0
Version 3.4.3 for Kerbal Space Program 1.2.2
Released on 2017-03-13
- Updated EL to version 5.7.1
- Further extension of KPBS support:
- K&K Metal Ore Drill removed to avoid confusion
- K&K X1000 Metal Storage becomes K&K X1200 Metal Storage
- K&K X1000 Rocket Part Storage becomes K&K X2400 Rocket Part Storage
- K&K X1000 MetalOre Storage becomes K&K X1200 Ore Storage
- K&K Workshop is capable of producing rocket parts with the same rate as any lab
- K&K Smelter is capable of converting ore to metal with the same rate as K&K Planetary ISRU
- EL recycler outputs metal
- Decreased SpecialistEfficiencyFactor on rocket parts printing, so bonuses from engineers will resemble stock values
Version 3.4.2 for Kerbal Space Program 1.2.2
Released on 2016-12-20
- Updated EL to version 5.6.0
Version 3.4.1 for Kerbal Space Program 1.2.1
Released on 2016-11-30
- Updated EL to version 5.5.4
Version 3.4 for Kerbal Space Program 1.2.1
Released on 2016-11-29
- Fixed duplicate ExWorkshop definition for ModuleScienceLab
- Rely on CrewCapacity instead of minimumCrew
- Unified crew pods patch, every mannable pod is now ExWorkshop
- Reorganized file structure
- ExtraplanetaryLaunchpads icons are bundled with SimpleConstruction inside ExtraplanetaryLaunchpads folder
- IFS and MM are not bundled
- Unified ISRU patch, so metal refining rate corresponds to stock values, Convert-O-Tron 125 is now spendthrift :D
- Diminished ore input rate and metal output rate twice, so Convert-O-Tron 250 will consume 0.5/sec and output 0.25/sec
- Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Jr. is not renamed to Construction Port anymore
- Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port and Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Sr. can be used for construction too
- Only engineers have construction skill
- Extended KPBS support
- SME support
- Added AVC support
- Changed metal density to 0.0078 (~11.5% higher) to be equal to CRP metals and divisible by EL metal density. Makes integration with KDVA easier
Version 3.0 for Kerbal Space Program 1.2
Released on 2016-10-21
Updated Interstellar fuel switch and Extraplanetary Launchpad plugins.
Version v2.2 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1.3
Released on 2016-07-04
v2.2: Updated to v1.1.3 of the game
Version v2.1 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1.2
Released on 2016-06-08
-Updated InterstellarFuelSwitch.
Version v2.0 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1.2
Released on 2016-05-24
Separated the Interstellar Fuel Switch mod files to another folder. Please install both in GameData.
Version v1.9 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1.2
Released on 2016-05-21
Optimized for mod compatibility. Should work with Planetary Bases now, thanks to cy-one.
Version v1.8 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1.2
Released on 2016-05-17
Updated to 1.1.2 Reduced spawn distance from 3 to 0.2m
Version 1.7 for Kerbal Space Program 1.1
Released on 2016-04-25
Updated to 1.1 Removed duplicate Module Manager .dll Added updated Extraplanetary Launchpads and Interstellar Fuel switch .dlls Reduced fuel tank switching issues by restricting the function to stock ore tanks only.
Version v1.5 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-20
Added scale_redist.dll to the Plugins folder.
Version v1.4 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-20
Added suggestions by Badsector. These include modifications that improve compatibility with other mods.
Version v1.3 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-04
Small fixes.
Version v1.2 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-04
Added a modular resource switcher. Removed Ramp config, replaced with Construction Port functionality. Removed duplicated Docking Port. Construction Port now serves as docking port, launchpad and recycler. Be careful!
Version v1.1 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-03
Small fixes.
Version v1.0 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-03-03
Added resource switch capacity to the Radial ore tanks. Added ExRecycler module to the Mk3 Ramp, but was unable to recycle.
Version v0.9 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-02-26
Reduced productivity multipliers: MPL from x7 to x5, Crewed parts from x4 to x3. This was to reduce the much too short construction times that came from chaining together several MPLs in playtesting.
Version v0.8 for Kerbal Space Program 1.0.5
Released on 2016-02-17
No changelog provided
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