kOS-Computer

Vesrion 1.0.2

 

kOS-Computer is a flight management system and a guidance computer designed to fully work with VR. But you don't need VR for this mod!

The mod is 100% KerboScript (maybe you remember kOSHUD or BakerOS). This means it is completely rewritable. The code is meant to be understood, and I will slowly comment it out so it is as readable as possible. A lot of documentation will come.

The idea is that everyone can add features to the mod. Then if someone wants to contribute I will publish in the "official" mod the features that deserve it (quoting the authors!).

As June 2025 the mod has just been released in an embryonic state, many features will arrive, based on the wishes of the users.

Repository: https://github.com/sinucep/kOS-Computer

 

Installation

Download: https://github.com/sinucep/kOS-Computer/blob/main/Releases/kOS-Computer-v1.0.zip

Dependencies:

There are some mods you need to install before to install this mod:

• kOSPropMonitor-Adopted
• DE_IVAExtension
• Reviva
• kOS for All! (just recommended)

You need just to copy some files:

Copy the files in the KSP directory respecting file paths, as usual.

About the craft files you can copy them in "../saves/[yoursave]/Ships/SPH" or in "../saves/[yoursave]/Ships/VAB".

If you need more detailed instructions:

Find your KSP1 installation folder. Let's call it [KSP1Directory].

• Copy the files in "\GameData\kOS-Computer\Library\Terminals" to "[KSP1Directory]\GameData\kOS-Computer\Library\Terminals"
• Copy the files in "\GameData\kOS-Computer\Library\Patches" to "[KSP1Directory]\GameData\kOS-Computer\Library\Patches"
• Copy files and folders in "\Ships\Script\KOSmodore" to "[KSP1Directory]\Ships\Script\KOSmodore"
            (If the folder doesn't exist, just create it)
• Copy the files in "\Ships\Script\boot" to "[KSP1Directory]\Ships\Script\boot"
            (If the folder doesn't exist, just create it)
• If you want you can use the crafts of this mod:
  • Copy the files in "\Craft\Ships\SPH" to "[KSP1Directory]\saves\[YourSaveDirectory]\Ships\SPH"
  • Copy the files in "\Craft\Ships\VAB" to "[KSP1Directory]\saves\[YourSaveDirectory]\Ships\VAB"

How to use the mod

You need a IVA with the Raster Prop Monitor (DE IVA is a good one). Until you understand how to do it you can simply load the ship "kos rover.craft". Check on the kOs processor that the boot file is set on "KOSmodore-BOOT.ks". When you are in game, pres "C" to go to IVA mode, then on a Raster Prop Monitor press three times the button "RESC.ST/TOT" on the top right. You will see the main page of the kos computer. You may need to restart your computer by double-pressing the "STDBY" key.

 

Features

Multitasking

You can execute more tasks at the same time. For example you can follow a track with a rover, log data and enter a logbook note at the same time.

VR

This mod is fully usable with VR. But you don't need VR!

Keyboard

You can enter text thanks to a T9 keyboard.

Rover

You can set a destination and set an autopilot to that destination. You can record a track and set an autopilot to reach it. You can visualize markers for destinations and tracks. You can edit the tracks adding and removing spots. You can save to and load from file the tracks.

Logbook

You can record notes in a logbook. They will be automatically saved on file.

Data logging

You can log data from the following data sources:

• Light exposition of the solar panels
• Temperature outside the command module
• Pressure outside the command module
• Vessel mass
• Dynamic pressure (Q)
• Air speed (How fast the ship is moving relative to the air)
• Vertical Speed
• Ground Speed (horizontal speed)
• Latitude
• Longitude

You can select one or more data sources. You can save to and load from file the data logs.

Run user programs

You can load from file and run kerboscript programs in kOS-Computer.