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Feedback #6541

Adjustable reaction wheel torque

Added by AmoebaMan almost 9 years ago. Updated over 8 years ago.

Status:
Needs Clarification
Severity:
Low
Assignee:
-
Category:
Gameplay
Target version:
-
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Platform:
Any
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Language:
English (US)
Mod Related:
No
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Description

Exhibit A: reaction wheel torque level options are limited. Only three parts are available (excepting probe cores), and choice among these is further restricted by size requirements.

Exhibit B: vehicles with overly strong reaction wheels can be extremely difficult to control, especially for precise maneuvers. Auto-SAS is even unable to acquire the dynamic headings (prograde/normal/etc.) with sufficiently overly strong reaction wheels.

Solution: similarly to how engines have adjustable thrust limiters, it would be awesome if modules with reaction wheels could be adjusted to dampen the torque applied.

History

#1 Updated by TriggerAu over 8 years ago

  • Status changed from New to Needs Clarification

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