SimpleConstruction! (SCON)

MOD-NAME

This addon 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

SimpleConstruction! Hero

Resource Flow

  %%{init: {'theme': 'forest', 'themeVariables': { 'primaryColor': '#bada55'}}}%%
  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, MatterBeam had 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!

Cabin notes by zer0Kerbal

Will remain prerelease until taniwha releases Extraplanetary Launchpads as release instead of alpha/beta/prerelease and so new prereleases ONLY available on CurseForge
I have not personally tested the patches
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
- Kerbalism compatibility is considered EXPERIMENTAL.
- certain builds may require no RocketParts and time to complete. We are aware of this and any assistance with this issue would be appreciated.
- most images/shields are also links.

See More

the latest version of this readme is always found on GitHub

ChangeLog for more details of changes

Discussions or forums for discussions and news

FAKQ

GitHub Pages

Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues

Marketing Slicks

Parts Catalog for part pictures

Online Manual (heavily a WIP)

Documentation

this is the FULL Extraplanetary Launchpads PDF manual and not written specifically for SimpleConstruction! and is dated
an unfinished/experimental (heavily wip) html version is available here

Localizations

SimpleConstruction!

English

Dutch - bedankt x13x54

French (Français) - merci beaucoup izeau (Jean Dupouy)

Chinese (简体中文) - xièxiè - wèizhī (谢谢 - 未知)

your translation here

Extraplanetary Launchpads

English

Brazilian (Português Brasil)

Chinese (简体中文)

Dutch

French (Français)

your translation here

Kindly help translate Extraplanetary Launchpads by taniwha See above for instructions. Github Repo

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

Sample crafts/subassemblies

Variant textures and model updates (add/improve: lights, iva, hatches et al)

Converting from FireSpitter to Stock and/or KSPWheel

Marketing Images and Videos such as hero shots, animated gifs, short highlights

Translations: See the README's in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. There is also the quick start guide(s). GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!

Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub.

Installation Directions

Most recent releases only available via CurseForge/OverWolf Website/App

Dependencies

📌 Pinned
- Dependencies:
  - ModularManagement (MM) or Module Manager
  - Kerbal Space Program

Recommends

Foundations (FND) <small>Helps prevent ground constructions from floating away</small>
GPO (Goo Pumps & Oils') Speed Pump (GPO)
KerbalStats <small>keeps tract of time on task, which can increase task efficiency</small>
Keridian Dynamics Vessel Assembly (KDVA) <small>lots of stockalike parts</small>
More: Hitchhikers (MHH)
Not So SimpleConstructon! (NSSC) <small>adds recyling and surveying</small>
SimpleLogistics! (SLOG)

Suggests Mods

that benefit SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
- Kaboom! (BOOM) <small>another way to not go to space today</small>
- On Demand Fuel Cells (ODFC)
- ISRU Thanks But No Tanks (QBTT)
- Docking Port Descriptions (DPD)
- SimpleNotes! (NOTE)
by zer0Kerbal
- Adjustable Mod Panel (KAMP)
- Biomatic (BIO)
- Exception Detector (EXCD)
- Field Training Facility (FTF)
- Field Training Lab (FTL)
- MoarKerbals (MOAR)
- Near Future Rovers (NFR)
- Precise Maneuver (PM)
- Rover Anti Gravity System (LARAGS)
- ScrapYard (SCRAP)
- Stack Inline Lights (SIL)
- Science!
  - Mkerb Science Instruments
  - OScience Laboratories (OSL)
  - Papa Kerballini's Pizza (PIZZA)
  - Solar Science (SOL)
Alternative Resource Panel
- Olympic's ARP Icons (ARPI)
Community Trait Icons
Kerbal Attachment System (KAS)
Kerbal Inventory System (KIS)
Six Crew Science Lab <small>simple patch that re-adds the missing four seats</small>
Stockalike Mining Extension (smx)
Fuel Switchers:

Supports

Conflicts

Extraplanetary Launchpads (xpl)

Tags

parts, plugin, config, flags, convenience, editor, resources, crewed, uncrewed

red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support

How to get support

Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date

Credits and Special Thanks

taniwha for creating Extraplanetary Launchpads.

MatterBeam for creating this cool mod.

RealGecko and Ericwi - previous maintainers

eengie o7

see Attribution.md for more comprehensive list

Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License provenance)

Author (3) - `zer0Kerbal`

Forum: Thread - Source: GitHub - Download CurseForge
License:

Maintainer (2) - `EricWI`

Thread - GitHub - Source: GitHub
License:

Author (1) - `RealGecko`

Thread - SpaceDock - Source: GitHub
License:
<small>the license was changed around this time.</small>

Original Author (ROOT) (0): `MatterBeam`

Thread - SpaceDock - Source: GitHub
License:

This mod contains taniwha's Launchpad.dll and textures licensed from Extraplanetary Launchpads.

Disclaimer(s)

All bundled mods are distributed under their own licenses

All assets, including but not limited to: animations, models, sounds and textures are distributed under their own licenses.

see Notices for more legal Mumbo Jumbo

How to support this and other great mods by `zer0Kerbal`

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and it is true.

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