Creating Autopilots

[GXE3]

Is it possible to program computer autopilots for the DGIV.
If so, you just made flying the DGIV much easier.

[DanSteph]

GXE3 a écrit:
If so, you just made flying the DGIV much easier.

something like that ?



Seriously you can design new ascent pilot (see doc) otherwise you'll need
some ASM and hack knowledge to change the DLL.

Dan



Message modifié ( 06-10-2007 04:25 )

[picto]

And a take me to Mac Space before reentry ?

[Niklas]

Same topic other question.
This is the normal PRO903 autopilot file with an additional line:
ALT: 1200   SET FailLeftMainEngine: 1
I tried to destroy the DGIV at a special point, but it didn't work. It said 'syntax error in program'. Is there actually a
way to program a failure in the autopilot file?

// -----------------------------------------------
// ASCENT PROGRAM PRO903 FROM EARTH
// ENGAGE FROM GROUND OR IN FLIGHT (<1000m)
// -----------------------------------------------
PROGNAME: EARTH ~230km Start flight
TYPE:     ASCENT
START:    INFLIGHT
DISPLAYDEBUG: 0      ;Display some debug information to help tune an autopilot. (0=off 1=on)
ALT: 0      ENG: 1.0   ;Engine full
ALT: 15     SNMSG: #RaiseLandingGear
ALT: 20     PITCH: 20   ;Take-off pitch
ALT: 700    PITCH: 10   ;climb steady while making turn
ALT: 1000   PITCH: 10
ALT: 1000   ENG: 1.10   ;Engage turbopump
ALT: 1200   PITCH: 10
ALT: 1200   SET FailLeftMainEngine: 1
ALT: 1500   PITCH: 65
ALT: 40000  PITCH: 65
ALT: 45000  PITCH: 52
ALT: 50000  PITCH: 45
ALT: 66000  PITCH: 40
ALT: 80000  PITCH: 40
ALT: 100000 PITCH: 40
ALT: 130000 PITCH: 35
ALT: 150000 PITCH: 30
ALT: 160000 PITCH: 25
ALT: 175000 PITCH: 20
ALT: 190000 PITCH: 15
ALT: 200000 PITCH: 12
ALT: 205000 PITCH: 10
ALT: 210000 PITCH: 09
ALT: 212000 PITCH: 08
ALT: 212500 PITCH: 07
ALT: 213000 PITCH: 06
ALT: 400000 PITCH: 0
ENDPROG:

[DanSteph]

Niklas a écrit:
Is there actually a way to program a failure in the autopilot file?

Sorry, no.

Dan

[Niklas]

Ok, thanks for the answer.

[GXE3]

DanSteph wrote:

something like that ?



Seriously you can design new ascent pilot (see doc) otherwise you'll need
some ASM and hack knowledge to change the DLL.

Dan

Okay. I found the autopilot text files for the DGIV, but is there documentation for programming new autopilots. I have a
great idea for an autopilot. One of which is in the above picture.

[doggie015]

DanSteph wrote:

GXE3 a écrit:
If so, you just made flying the DGIV much easier.

something like that ?



Seriously you can design new ascent pilot (see doc) otherwise you'll need
some ASM and hack knowledge to change the DLL.

Dan

How did you get that anyway?

and can I PLEASE have a copy?



Post Edited ( 11-05-07 05:11 )

[Kadet]

i think this is going to be the next great autopilot


DO MY JOB, TAKE OUT THE TRASH AND MAKE ME SOME CAKE WHILE I"M NAPPING!
Just Kidding.



Post Edited ( 12-02-07 21:50 )

[DanSteph]

I think At this point a video would be more entertaining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0jA6d-9lQ

Dan

[sunshine135]

picto wrote:



And a take me to Mac Space before reentry ?

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'll have a double space burger and french fries!!!!!
On a more serious note and slightly , is Orbiter Magazine available in English? It looks great, and I like your add-
ons Pic.

Cheers,

[Kadet]

Landing autopilots for the moon, mars and beyond should be at least third prioraty since you can easily screw up with
the landing, kill everyone on board and nasa will get sued.|(

[Coussini]

There's funny choices here



Can you add this item: Bring a large size pizza to the moon and use the lunar rover for all express delivery

[Kadet]

Good ones, are there some even better out there?  Going once, going twice...

[Kadet]

Niklas wrote:
Same topic other question.
This is the normal PRO903 autopilot file with an additional line:
ALT: 1200   SET FailLeftMainEngine: 1
I tried to destroy the DGIV at a special point, but it didn't work. It said 'syntax error in program'. Is there actually a
way to program a failure in the autopilot file?

// -----------------------------------------------
// ASCENT PROGRAM PRO903 FROM EARTH
// ENGAGE FROM GROUND OR IN FLIGHT (&lt1000m)
// -----------------------------------------------
PROGNAME: EARTH ~230km Start flight
TYPE:     ASCENT
START:    INFLIGHT
DISPLAYDEBUG: 0      ;Display some debug information to help tune an autopilot. (0=off 1=on)
ALT: 0      ENG: 1.0   ;Engine full
ALT: 15     SNMSG: #RaiseLandingGear
ALT: 20     PITCH: 20   ;Take-off pitch
ALT: 700    PITCH: 10   ;climb steady while making turn
ALT: 1000   PITCH: 10
ALT: 1000   ENG: 1.10   ;Engage turbopump
ALT: 1200   PITCH: 10
ALT: 1200   SET FailLeftMainEngine: 1
ALT: 1500   PITCH: 65
ALT: 40000  PITCH: 65
ALT: 45000  PITCH: 52
ALT: 50000  PITCH: 45
ALT: 66000  PITCH: 40
ALT: 80000  PITCH: 40
ALT: 100000 PITCH: 40
ALT: 130000 PITCH: 35
ALT: 150000 PITCH: 30
ALT: 160000 PITCH: 25
ALT: 175000 PITCH: 20
ALT: 190000 PITCH: 15
ALT: 200000 PITCH: 12
ALT: 205000 PITCH: 10
ALT: 210000 PITCH: 09
ALT: 212000 PITCH: 08
ALT: 212500 PITCH: 07
ALT: 213000 PITCH: 06
ALT: 400000 PITCH: 0
ENDPROG:

Can't anyone make an addon for failures?FSX has one so take whatever you can find from there

[James.Denholm]

sunshine135 wrote:
I'll have a double space burger and french fries!!!!!

You mean international fries. No-one owns space.

Curiously, during my recent trip to France, I found it devoid of french fries and french toast.

[jer11]

New Auto pilot idea:

[GXE3]

jer11 wrote:
New Auto pilot idea:

That would make things A LOT easier!!!

[tl8roy]

GXE3 wrote:

jer11 wrote:
New Auto pilot idea:

That would make things A LOT easier!!!

Four Letters, 2 numbers, a dot and a url






IMFD 5.1 http://koti.mbnet.fi/jarmonik/Orbiter.html/

[GXE3]

I haven't had the time to learn using the IMFD though I do want to. Because of this, I'm restricted to Earth and the
Moon. I'll be so happy the day I can finally get away from the HOME PLANET.

[Kadet]

GXE3 wrote:
I haven't had the time to learn using the IMFD though I do want to. Because of this, I'm restricted to Earth and the
Moon. I'll be so happy the day I can finally get away from the HOME PLANET.

There needs to be another autopilot to calculate when the time is right to start the journey to the moon, mars and
beyond (with a limit of 100,000 years.)

[tl8roy]

Anytime you can start, though fuel usage would be large

[Kadet]

DanSteph wrote:
I think At this point a video would be more entertaining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0jA6d-9lQ

Dan

Yeah but for some reason youtube is not working.

[Ursus]

Kadet wrote:
There needs to be another autopilot to calculate when the time is right to start the journey to the moon, mars and
beyond (with a limit of 100,000 years.)

It's not an autopilot, or even anything that runs under Orbiter... and it (Gasp!) uses ultra-low resolution (As in CGA... oh
wait-- a lot of folks on this forum are too young to remember CGA...)

Anyway...

Orbita...

http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=851

...will calculate ideal launch dates for fuel-efficient interplanetary transfer orbits.

[James.Denholm]

That is... JUST SO FREAKING HANDY!!!

Deep breaths, deep breaths...