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Whenever I put OX-4L or OX-4W solar panels on a craft in 1.0, I can only extend them once and no "retract panels" button appears. I can bind "retract panels" to an action group, but it doesn''t seem to do anything. Did they change solar panels in 1.0 so that only the gigantor ones can retract? Edited May 5, 2015 by RedsBone Answered
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Free QuoteTested using Kopernicus-1.4.3-2.zip with the above config in KSP 1.4.4.2215 and the solar panels are still working. Ho, I removed every mod and still with the problem. I dont say that my solar panels are not working.... I say when I select a vessel, a satellite or something that I launched days ago, their solar panels are retracted! retracted!
Free QuoteI''m looking for an easy way to extend solar panels without having to right-click on each on to extend it. I''m also using mechjeb, but I didn''t see an option for solar panels.
Free QuoteSolar panels open automatically? Question Solar panels cannot be deployed or closed if electricity resource level is 0 (ie. no battery, or depleted batteries) The flat ones don''t charge anything, the grey ones don''t extend and the white ones don''t retract or spin with the sun
Free QuoteSome solar panels cannot be retracted, such as those that don''t have that earodynamic shielding. Also, you
Free Quotecan''t retract solar panels . Im playing on modded ksp and I can''t retract my solar panels in space, I''m in science mode I only have stock panels. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or
Free Quotefrom solar panels by only using simple mechanics and beeswax. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular even in developing countries. We wanted to create a way to increase the power output of solar panels in such areas that lack technical support for current panel rotating mechanisms. When temperatures increase, beeswax expands, and we
Free QuoteMost solar panels on real-world spacecraft don''t retract. Many use a spring-loaded deployment method, with the panel under tension with a simple mechanical release. Skylab (where it failed badly) and Soyuz both can''t be retracted, as well as most LEO satellites.
Free QuoteAlso, the awning is designed to intelligently retract slightly under windy conditions, thereby enabling air to pass between the solar panels and prevent the awning from flapping around, unlike a fabric awning. Additionally, the awning is programmed to automatically retract completely when the wind speed crosses a pre-set threshold.
Free QuoteSolar panels automatically start deployed when I go to launch. Solar Panels not extending or retracting (1.3) All of my solar panels have retracted and the non-retractable ones won"t extend. The right-click menu doesn"t even permit the option to extend. I will lose each of my satellites that have non-retractable solar panels when they run
Free Quoteautomatically retract the solar photovoltaic panel and a cleaning mechanism to remove debris accumulated on the solar panel. Figure 2. Overall Design 2.1.1. Folding Structure Design. The folding structure is used to automatically retract the photovoltaic panel to protect it
Free QuoteThanks to the dual-axis tracking system, the flower reliably tracks the sun throughout the day - producing upwards of 40 percent more clean energy than traditional solar panels. At sunset, the
Free QuoteSo I have searched all over the internet for this, with no luck. I am using SP-L 1x6 solar panels on a rover. When I deploy them they will charge my batteries until they are fully charged then auto retract. This is extremely annoying, because I want to have them always out. The only mods im using...
Free QuoteWhenever I go to launch my rocket with the 1x6 non retractable solar panels they automatically start extended. They are closed in the vehicle assembly building but when I go to the launch
Free QuoteAnd as to the IRL versions, what spacecraft have we built that had large wing style solar panels that needed to be retracted automatically? I can''t think of any. KSP is showing us the future in this aspect. Eventually there will be an IRL craft that will require retractable panels. Edited May 23, 2015 by gargamel
Free QuoteWhenever I go to launch my rocket with the 1x6 non retractable solar panels they automatically start extended. They are closed in the vehicle assembly building but when I go to the launch pad they are automatically opened. When I go to place them down in the VAB they start deployed in there and I have to manually retract them, but even when
Free QuoteThe Xpanse Solar RV Awning unrolled. Source: Xponent Power It can take the wind. Xponent claims, “The Xpanse solar awning is designed to handle significantly
Free QuoteOX panels mounted in new service bay. Extended but did not show option to retract. No little blue Retract button. Eva Jeb could see the Retract button but it did not respond when clicked. Reverted to VAB exited game. Reloaded game and retried OX panel on launch pad no retract option visible. Tried Panel mounted on exterior of ship to same effect.
Free QuoteIf your solar panels don''t retract, I wouldn''t worry too much, unless it lasts more than four hours. #10 < > Showing 1-10 of 10 comments . Per page: 15 30 50. Kerbal Space Program > General Discussions > Topic Details. Date Posted: May 18, 2015 @
Free QuoteI was wondering is it possible to extend all the solar panels at one time instead of having to click on each one to extend it. It gets kind of annoying with a lot of solar panels. I used Mechjeb in the past to auto extend the panels but it stopped working. is there another mod or something in the game that I''m not aware of? Thanks everyone.
Free QuoteAll panels, except for the OX-STAT Photovoltaic Panels and the OX-STAT-XL Photovoltaic Panels, need to be extended using the right-click menu (Extend Panels option, and for the retraction choose the Retract Panels) or
Free Quoteusually when you right-click on a solar panel part, it says extend or retract panel, well, in my case its not doing that mods - Harmony 2, B9 part switch, Community category kit, Community resource Pack, Ksp Community fixes, Hide empty tech tree nodes, Community Parts Titles Extras: Categories, M...
Free QuoteFolding solar panel array, now retractable as a module (soon on Workshop!) MEDIA Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Locked post. New comments cannot be posted. Share Sort by: Best.
Free QuoteSolar panels are only about 1/3 of a block high, so there is empty space that cannot be used by other blocks. But I will try to improve upon it and eventually release it to the workshop if people want it :D
Free QuoteI am using SP-L 1x6 solar panels on a rover. When I deploy them they will charge my batteries until they are fully charged then auto retract. This is extremely annoying, because
Free QuoteThe actuators would be wired to non-momentary switches in the cabin. As a safety feature, it would be nice if when the engine is started, the panels would automatically retract (juuuuuust in case I forgot to do it manually) to avoid being blown off at highway speeds/hitting something.
Free QuoteSome of the cheaper ones (at least with the mods that I use) won''t retract in the field. I can''t speak for stock, however. I see. Feels really daft. Honestly it pisses me off a tiny bit. Well that is what happens when you buy solar panels at IKEA You save a few kerbodollars. Well at least the game give you options and something to think about.
Free QuoteThe SP-W deploys a 3×2 solar cell layout. There is also a SP-L 1x6 version available with a 1×6 layout. These panels generate electric charge only on extended state and directly illuminated by the light of Kerbol.To make
Free QuoteI''ve been plying For Science! a bit, and I like to use the 1x6 or whatever long and slim panels on a lot of my craft, as they''re very easy to fit in tight spaces. However, I can NEVER retract them. Ever. On a rover, in orbit. On a flat fuel tank, or on the side of a landing can. The only time I can retract them is in the VAB.
Free QuoteAll was fine, and I deployed solar panels after leaving the atmosphere. After reaching orbit around Duna and preparing for decent, however, I''ve realized that my solar panels won''t retract. They still generate power, I''m fully stocked with electricity, they move with my attitude adjustments. But for some reason, the "close" button doesn''t even
Free QuoteBoth of the small extending solar panels that lack a casing do not have a retract mechanism, it was decided they needed more than just mass and cost to set them apart from the enclosed solar panels. It''s only those two, all others (except the OX-Stat and the new one from Asteroid Day) can retract.
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