Launch Rockets with Ruby

A follow along ruby lesson using KSP

Follow along with the Intro Slides here.

The instructor will provide a connection IP for the classroom KSP server.

This can be run locally, on the same network or on a service such as Cloud9

Goals

1. Learn some basic Computer Programming History and Terms
2. Learn basic control flow in Ruby
3. Launch a rocket 🚀
4. Implement a launch method
5. Code a Rocket Class in rocket.rb
6. Launch a bigger rocket 🚀
7. Implement a game loop to check fuel of stage
8. Launch a unreasonable large rocket 🚀

Getting Started

If using Cloud9

1. Create a new project
2. Under clone from Git or Mercurial URL copy and paste git@github.com:rposborne/launching-rockets-with-ruby.git

Notes for instructors

• Requires Kerbal Space Program on Instructors Machine

• KSP Mod Telemachus (for api)

• If you are using Cloud9, you will need to use ngrok or open a port on your router to allow student access.

• Craft files are in a folder called ships, these can be dropped into your save folder

  • Iron Rocket 2w is my fav
  • If using steam ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/saves/nameofyoursavedgame/ships/VAB/