Modules
As of MKS 0.55.0.0
Code-wise, MKS parts contain specific modules that implement the different capabilities. This page lists the different modules used by MKS and provides a brief description of their capability. In addition, each section also identifies which parts implement that module, so, for example, you could find all parts having the Habitation modules to see which ones should be included to ensure you can make a trip of specific duration.
The Modules are divided into the following functional groups:
- Animation
- Core
- Experience
- Ground Construction
- Heat
- KIS
- Life Support
- Logistics
- Power
- Resource Management
- Science
- Weight Distribution
- Swap
- Miscellaneous
Animation modules affect how the apart is animated.
Core modules are associated with core KSP capabilities
Experience modules affect how experience is accumulated and reported.
| Module Name | Description | Used In Part(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ModuleExperienceManagement | This module allows for changing the experience of Kerbals in the associated part. | MKS Duna Pioneer Module, MKS Tundra Training Akademy, MKS Tundra Pioneer + Logistics Module |
| SpaceAcademy | This module allows for the enhancing of Kerbals experience. | MKS Tundra Training Akademy |
Ground Construction are associated with the behavior of the Ground Construction modules, such as providing the command Workshop required to deploy GC kits
| Module Name | Description | Used In Part(s) |
|---|---|---|
| GroundWorkshop | GC workshops are required to deploy GC shipping containers. | MKS Ranger Inflatable Workshop, MKS Tundra Assembly Plant, MKS Tundra Mobile Workshop (2.5m) |
Heat modules affect how heat is calculated and dissipated within a part
| Module Name | Description | Used In Part(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ModuleCoreHeat | This module controls the generation, removal, and calculation of heat related to a part of craft. | MKS Duna Power Distribution Unit, MKS Tundra Power Distribution Unit |
| ModuleHeatPump | This module is used by the Ranger Heat pump to remove massive amounts of excessive heat. | MKS Ranger Thermal Control System |
KIS modules are associated with behavior from the Kerbal Inventory System (KIS)
| Module Name | Description | Used In Part(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ModuleKISItem | This module allows parts to interact with the Kerbal Inventory System (KIS). | MKS Ranger Agricultural Module, MKS Ranger Habitation Module, MKS Ranger Mini-Habitation Module, MKS Ranger Inflatable Workshop |
Life support modules affect how Supplies, Habitation, and Homesickness values are determined.
Logistics modules affect how the part interacts with the local, planetary, and orbital logistics systems
Power Modules affect how power consumption and generation are determined
Resource Management Modules affect how resources are produced and consumed
Science Modules affect how science is produced, collected, and reported.
| Module Name | Description | Used In Part(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ModuleScienceContainer | This module allows the part to store Science. | MKS Duna Agriculture Module, MKS Duna Kerbitat, MKS Duna Colonization Module, MKS Duna Logistics Center, MKS Duna Medical Bay, MKS Duna Power Distribution Unit, MKS Duna Pioneer Module, MKS Ranger Auxiliary Control Module, MKS Ranger Comm-Lab, MKS Tundra Training Akademy, MKS Tundra Agriculture Support Module, MKS Tundra Assembly Plant, MKS Tundra Colonization Module (3.75m), MKS Tundra Medical Bay (3.75m), MKS Tundra Nuclear Fuel Plant, MKS Tundra Recycling Module, MKS Tundra Industrial Refinery, MKS Tundra Industrial Regolith Sifter |
| ModuleScienceConverter | This module convert science into data. | MKS Ranger Comm-Lab |
| ModuleScienceLab | This module allows the part to process Science. | MKS Ranger Comm-Lab |
A hodge-podge collection of modules that don't really fit in any of the other areas
These modules allow the parts functionality to be changed by an Engineer in the field, at a cost.
Logistics modules affect how the part interacts with the local, planetary, and orbital logistics systems