Super Refueler and Mining Basics (Tutorial: 23) Kerbal Space Program 1.1.3 Stock

[@ZeroGravitas]

There's quite a lot that appears outdated here (now, with 1.2 update (perhaps): * Convert-O-trons receive engineer multiplier bonus (like drills), and scale up energy usage accordingly (with 100% somewhere between 4 and 5 stars, oddly, at perfect thermal efficiency). * The separate Liquid Fuel and Oxidizer modes can (and so should) be run simultaneously with the "Lf+Ox" mode, for additional output. (Thought this was odd, but the Dev on the forum said it's intended and always been there.) * Engineer also improves thermal management (helping drills/converters settle on their perfect temperature), it seemed (I've not quantified this yet). * Your ratio of drills to converts seems like it would be a bit extreme now... Although I'm very unsure about that... I know you have only 2% ore concentration at your KSC, while I have 10%, which is a factor of 5 more drills needed. (I'd not realised they randomise the distributions such, and I got lucky.) It's a couple weeks ago I was experimenting and got a bit muddled between all the numbers and rates and how they vary and display, especially with the misleading in-game tool-tip info and the Wiki pages that are outright wrong... Anyway, nice video(s). I kinda wish I'd seen this before struggling with my own time-consuming launchpad tests (which looked a lot like your build, heh). Nicely condensed and presented information, with a bit of fun/explosions thrown in. Good effort with editing, etc. :-)

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks mate. All this is an interesting read and I'd need to play again. It was as you say 1.1.3 vs the current. That being said, I see nothing in the wiki about engineers increasing performance of the convert-o-tron units, only the drills as shown here. wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Engineer If what you say is true here with bonus's for heat / conversion time, that's awesome (I hadn't seen such a thing). In general though, the drills are a massive bottleneck and the convert-o-tron tends to sit there not doing much. Agree that the separate LqFuel/Ox is odd and .. yea.. why. I tend to find the fuel type selection quite buggy. Sometimes LqFuel/Ox will only refill until one of the two is filled, then it stops both of them.. All very odd.

[@ZeroGravitas]

For reference, here's the forum thread where I recently asked about this, and prompted RoverDude (who coded it) to explain a bit: forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/154845-convert-o-tron-isru-modes-produce-in-parallel-for-increased-output-intended/ Also, thanks for replying; looks like you're putting good effort into communicating with your viewers. :-)

[@MarcusHouse]

Now this was a very interesting read. I didn't realise I was talking to the ISRU guru here. They certainly should update that wiki page otherwise no one (including myself) would know that without experimentation. Certainly does seem a very recent change so hopefully they'll update that soon. I now also better understand the reason for the separate LF/Ox as well. all very interesting. Thanks for the posts. Hopefulyl people find this little thread interesting. Will stick it.

[@ZeroGravitas]

But experimentation is what this game is all about! :-p ;-) Seriously no expert, literally just done a bit of launchpad testing, and they haven't been called IRSUs since before I started playing (such a newb)... I was kinda surprised that the Wiki seems so neglected currently, with so many smart, technical players. But seems like a lot of interest left after the devs called it complete and the Wiki itself has apparently been labelled as having "migration issues" for years, so I hear: www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/5njh0k/is_there_a_heroic_kerbalnaut_who_will_update_the/

[@TheNokdaig]

ZeroGravitas iiii

[@nsytr06]

"Drills into the runway."

[@tootired76]

In real life are you an engineer? Wow! I never would have thought to think outside the box like this!! Although I seen the drill in the list of KSP parts, there is no way I ever would have thought one could refuel a spacecraft like this!! I had become bored with KSP after two years. Thanks to you Marcus, I now have other things to explore!! Please keep your fantastic videos coming!

[@MarcusHouse]

I'm a web developer :). Thanks for the comment mate. Always nice to hear positive feedback.

[@redpandaassasin6861]

You deserve more subscribers. You put too much work to make these. I thank you for doing so.

[@jamesjones5345]

It took me literally a whole day to figure out how to get this thing to work & refuel, thank you so much man🖤✨

[@thegoldenrx5140]

Marcus You Can build A Plane And Build A Mini Refuler So If A Random Ship Dosent make It Back To Kerbal Space Centre (Another Part Of Kerbin) Take The Refuler On the Plane Get There Refule The Plane And The Ship Easy! (Thats What I Do In My Career Mode)

[@MarcusHouse]

Wow... that takes a lot of effort. Nice work!

[@geniusvlogs4914]

TheGoldenRx z

[@MarkThrimm]

Very cool as usual Marcus!

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks Mark! Now we need to figure out a plan of action for a next collaboration video :)

[@ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ]

+Marcus House asteroid mining and in situ resource utilization. All the equipment, transportated by ssto

[@HienArashi]

SSTO asteroid base?

[@ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ]

Sven 'flamestrider' something like that plus a fuel depot. Then the asteroid exhausted, the equipment will be transported by ssto to another asteroid

[@griffins.4817]

Thank you Marcus, very cool!

[@Zamolxes77]

One thing to remember, when you have the tech, a large fuel cell array is much better than multiple XL power panels, for power generation. For one, they take less space and can be hidden in a cargo bay, to not mess up the aesthetics of your craft. Two, since your power comes from fuel, you can keep mining and refining during the night, cutting your refueling time in half. And due to that, you don't need so many batteries, which will save on weight. However this doesn't mean you should eliminate solar panels entirely. I always calculate power required by normal ship operation, like command, reaction wheels etc and add it in solar panel form, then add the exact power requirement to operate the drills and refinery, in fuel cell form.

[@RustyRunner]

speaking of drifting i sometimes feel like I'm ice skating on the kerbal runway... making those beautiful 360º spins flawlessly... beautiful...just beautiful..

[@MarcusHouse]

XD

[@ZeCatable]

Hi! When adding the solar arrays and such things, creating the first one, then defining the action group binding, then duplicating it using the ALT key will spare you plenty of time, since it will clone the action group binding along with the part! ;-)

[@steveoku7047]

Cool, didnt know that

[@1kvolt1978]

And this is why one should use these tiny-winy busters to detach huge parts and stages safely...

[@MarcusHouse]

Saves a huge amount of cash if you can re-land it at the KSC :)

[@yoavmor9002]

_seperatrons_

[@falentertainment7063]

Hey Marcus really like your videos you got a new subscriber :) I learned a lot from this series so far.

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks! Appreciate the support and the sub.

[@jodyze5413]

this may be outdated info , but you can just hit b to brake, this makes using rovers a much more pleasant task. also love your vids man, keep em coming

[@Voltie_]

im always so interested in playing this game but it can become incredibly tedious at times... im still grateful that it taught me a lot about orbits and how to maneuver in space

[@Palmar.001]

As usual, awesome video :) The new update will have to require a Marcus House tutorial on geostationary orbits and proper satellite communication, haha

[@MarcusHouse]

Yea I know. If only every other KSP KZbinr hadn't done it already :). I would like to do a geo-sync communication tutorial. I'd need to try and do something a bit different.

[@red_five3325]

I managed to get a "Big-Ass Refueling Truck" to the Mun and it worked well (demo video coming later on my channel). After watching this video, I was inspired to make a Mk. II starting from scratch. While I took some features of House's design (the Mk. 3 fuselage, batteries and converter in the cargo area, radiators and drills and panels everywhere), I added some modifications to the truck - like having the ore tanks in the cargo, for instance. I may not have as much energy capacity as this one (House's ~80,000 > My 36,035), but at least mine can keep running for a long period of time (radioisotope generators, ceiling panels that do not extend). Aside from that, here are some more useful tidbits of information: BIG-ASS REFUELING TRUCK MK. II SPECS (just the rover itself - no attached rocket boosters) * {2 x (15G Relays)} and {1 x (100G Direct)} * 6 x (Large RoveMax Wheels) * 5,005 Oxidizer capacity * 4,095 Liquid Fuel capacity * 3,000 Ore capacity * 2,110 Monopropellant capacity - if all systems are working operationally (at once), the Mk. II can have ALL its tanks full in less than 9 days (tested at airfield) I just need to make a transport rocket with enough Delta-V for the Mk. II (Mk. I already works, as you'll see later) to get to the Mun - Minmus requires less Delta-V. Thanks again for inspiring me, Marcus House.

[@wkfYT]

Thanks a lot! This is the one I'm looking for! I'm planning on building a gas station (system?) on Minmus and Mun.

[@MarcusHouse]

Minmus is great simply because of the very low gravity. Takes virtually no fuel to get off it.

[@wkfYT]

Marcus House That's true about the gravity, however the inclination is a little bit annoying.

[@MarcusHouse]

True. Picking the correct launch window helps there as you can usually get the relative inclination right down in ascent. In the vid I got it down to a little over half a degree.

[@SirLaurenceNZ_2]

I wonder where you heared about this :p great job as usual and nice touch with the variation in going to minimus!

[@MarcusHouse]

Inspired by yourself and a few others on Reddit too. I do indeed recall your post saying "If you want you could have a mining system at the launch pad or for landing so the rocket can be refueled for no cost ;)" A terrific suggestion and leads in quite well to refuelling basics :) Thanks for the great suggestion!

[@SirLaurenceNZ_2]

now the question remains what will happen next? find out next week on Marcus house gaming's channel! (this week? :p)

[@MarcusHouse]

Next episode is likely to be the completion of the space station build... I think :) Still playing with it.

[@SirLaurenceNZ_2]

planning on taking a super lifter to laythe :P

[@Boaty5]

+Marcus House Bill smashed his face when he fell off the ship like the Titanic Propeller Guy. You should name that refueler "The Titanic". lmao

[@MarcusHouse]

HA! Yea he did too! A perfect comparative scene!

[@Boaty5]

Classic :P

[@literate-aside]

Marcus basically sounds like Clickspring after one too many coffees. Great vid btw 👍

[@DustySquitoNM]

What a beastly machine! I'm surprised you actually were able to get that thing off Kerbin with those wheels sticking out.

[@MarcusHouse]

+dustysquito It didn't mess the center of mass up much at all actually. I was a little surprised myself.

[@spencersshutter]

always enjoy your vids, thanks a lot for sharing!

[@MarcusHouse]

Thank you for the comment. I do notice you specifically sharing and re-tweeting and I can't thank you enough for the support. Thanks very much for your support of the channel. Any activity like this helps the channel grow. It does seem to be picking up a bit of momentum now.

[@triskilion1771]

How have I not discovered you before? You've earned yourself a sub my friend.

[@MarcusHouse]

Welcome buddy!

[@niteshmurti]

wow! version 1.2 is coming out! hmmm wonder what all they'll change in it. i hope the physics don't change too much. otherwise all the delta-v's for different celestial bodies will have to be re-calculated

[@MarcusHouse]

Lots of great changes. Wheels will be better. More purpose for sats. It will be great. Full feature list here. wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/1.2

[@jabbojab]

Can you deploy an empty tank and fill it up to generate money?

[@MarcusHouse]

Like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5-Wi3iDe6iEps0

[@Rose_Harmonic]

Did not expect to accidentally run into marcus house in a ksp video. I shouldn't be surprised, in hindsight.

[@lightbenderga2017]

I would suggest shoving some RTG's in the empty bay in the super fueler just to have confirmation that you won't run out of electric charge.

[@glorgifyn464]

You deserve way, way, way more subs.

[@MarcusHouse]

Appreciate the support mate. Growing slow and steady. :)

[@tylergannon4106]

At (5:57) you say "move tool". I've been playing KSP since it was introduced as an alpha from a friend. I was wondering if the "move tool" is a mod? If it isn't I may have missed something huge. It's the finetweak style nodes on the rover wheel that I'm confused about. How does one get these to show up? If they are a mod, what is it called? Thanks for any info. Subbed and liked. Thanks for the docking tutorial too!

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks Tyler. No mods here. The Move tool is just a tool mode in the VAB/SPH that lets you move the parts up and down in interesting ways. There is also a rotate tool that lets you rotate.

[@tylergannon4106]

Marcus House I understand what you mean, but because I'm a very hands on learner. How would someone open or show this move mode. Showing the actual directions possible like it does around (5:57)? Just curious.

[@MarcusHouse]

If you go to this page wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Vehicle_Assembly_Building and then scroll down to Editor Gizmos you will see them. They appear at the top LHS of the editor screen in the VAB. The Offset tool (which I call the move tool for some damn reason), is the one I am using there.

[@tylergannon4106]

Marcus House you sir, are a saint. Thank you.

[@romainruwet1581]

Amazing man! I Love you're work :)

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks for the support! I'm glad you are enjoying this content.

[@griffins.4817]

Thank you Marcus, very cool!

[@checki8713]

i made one of thes but with 10 drills on it and added couple things of my own. it is now made itself a new home on duna. very handy idea. i did this on xbox one. little tricky on xbox but i got there. 10/10

[@MarcusHouse]

Nice one Lee!

[@checki8713]

iv seen in one of ur videos that u use nuks but cant seem to find somthing that i can use as an exploration ship. ie to get to leith and bk for example. could you shair with me a simple idea for a long distance ship. or even better a cleaver plain idea?

[@MarcusHouse]

Normally I'd recommend having a main NERV based space station that has one or more descent/ascent modules attached. This way you can descend with the small lightweight vessel, then refuel back at the space station. Try creating the smallest vessel possible for the descent and ascent, then incorporate the space station after that. Might do an episode on just this thing soon actually. Sort of imagine a lightweight apollo style eagle lander that comes back up to dock.

[@checki8713]

awsom. i am using somthing like that at duna atm. but its only in its early stages. got station with 2 simple landers and now that land refueler. but getting big ships further than duna is being a bit tricky lol. iv landed probs ect on leighth and other moons but not yet managed a managed mission yet. ty for idea. will keep wtaching ur vids

[@MarcusHouse]

If you get a huge station to Jool you can more than likely land the whole thing at Pol and refuel it with mining parts. Then you can just refuel at Pol and get pretty much anywhere. Also good to have one at Gilly.

[@EmoXardas]

Overkill................I LIKEY!!! :D

[@sam1024a]

Great mining ship! Also your accent is the best lol

[@Arkturu5]

I know this is a few years old, but do you have a list of mods you used and also do you think you would do another tutorial with the new updates ?

[@jsbrads1]

Quill18's recent video kSP he explained that radial decouplers closer to the top of the boosters usually has fewer body collisions.

[@MarcusHouse]

Yes I should try that :) If I wasn't so lazy I would have put Sepratrons on it.

[@jsbrads1]

Check out his last video, if they are above center they separate nicely without those :)

[@MarcusHouse]

Nice tip! Thanks!

[@74wf]

Can be used for Moneymaking right

[@walkingwarrobots9113]

Hey Marcus, thanks for the awesome video! Any reason why my replica of your refueled can't turn. Built it exactly like you did and didn't mess with any of the large rover wheel properties. It refuses to turn (even a little bit) so I messed with the properties of the wheels and still no luck. Hoping large rover wheels get some more love in the future. Any guidance or tips would be well appreciated. Thanks and am looking forwards to more videos!

[@MarcusHouse]

The large rover wheels kind of suck. You can't accelerate and turn at the same time which is painful. Keep in mind that my videos presenting this are in many cases quick highly sped up. So it may look like I'm, turning much faster than I am. Believe me though, it is indeed very slow to turn. I wouldn't have used the wheels at all if there were other alternatives that will support the weight.

[@walkingwarrobots9113]

That's great to know I will have to try again. Still hoping those wheels get some more attention in the future. Thanks for the reply Marcus I know it's not easy to reply to every comment so I appreciate it. Thanks again and happy holidays!

[@fbicknel]

In that last scene there where you tried drifting: Maybe a roll bar is in order?

[@MarcusHouse]

XD

[@colincampbell3679]

How do you set action groups then? No One has shown step by step how to do them for a craft. No infomation is on any help place I looked that shows how to do it? Please do a how to video for these thanks :) Also we are on the 1.7.2 ksp game now.

[@youluvana]

I need some advice. So first thing: what's the best way to level up an engineer fast? Secondly: Isn't the converter a big bottleneck in this design? should i go for more converters and/or less drills instead? I'm planning on making a mobile science collector for minmus that uses flight instead of wheels, to visit all biomes. I know I could do it with a fixed fuel amount, but It would be fun to try it with a small fuel tank and refueling system.

[@James-qd3mw]

Coulda used monoprop in the isru

[@soatnod]

you are so good at KSP!

[@MarcusHouse]

Why thank you XP

[@Zamolxes77]

A neat concept, you might want to add the m-700? short range scanner as well, as it shows a map with density of the ore in a 1 km radius around your vessel, extremely useful in tracking high concentrations of ore. Also solar panels are actually quite inefficient, space wise, much better to fill your cargo bay with large fuel cells. Number of drills might be quite high, that's enough drills there to feed 2 refineries. Here's a similar vessel I built a while ago: Mk2 version: image.prntscr.com/image/9e212f5fb7604759820f7c1a993d8009.png Mk3 version with refueling truck: image.prntscr.com/image/ff6818e8208d49fd981ed7fa3d7db055.png

[@laurenceperkins7468]

I don't suppose it was capable of taking off again, was it? It looked like you could rock it back on its back wheels and your engines were enough to land... The question is if it could get off again with a full tank...

[@SicariiD]

the grabber unit says "no fuel crossfeed" on it, does that mean that it cannot be used for these builds? patch change?

[@MarcusHouse]

Yes now you need to use a docking port instead of the claw which makes it just a little more difficult. Same method though. You'll just need to place the port at the exact height to ensure you can easily dock.

[@SicariiD]

thanks for the response dude :)

[@laurenceperkins7468]

Or if you're using the KAS/KIS mod combo, have your engineer get out and hook up a fuel pipe.

[@NoahThomas29]

So I could build a rocket with empty fuel tanks. Fill them up by mining ore, and recover it and make practically free money?

[@0xeut]

Love your content helps out alot keep up the good work ◕‿◕

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks very much! Glad you liked the episode :)

[@ColeRees]

3:27 looking like the Greg Louganis head smack 😣

[@reformd6662]

how is ur refueler is turning so fast?

[@bsdgaming1017]

How do you keep your refueler so stable when its on top of the rocket?

[@georgerussell2947]

how do you get liquid fuel from mining

[@EmoXardas]

Mine the ore with the drills into an ore tank, use the convertotron to convert the ore into fuel, which stores in a fuel tank.

[@georgerussell2947]

EmoXardas but in the VAB it says it will only produce oxidizer?

[@EmoXardas]

Oxidizer is just one of the things it can produce. Right click on it so the popup stays open, then you can scroll down to see the other things it can produce.

[@Andrewza1]

Mr.G 1324 they do it today. SASOL in south africa makes oil from from coal

[@thundershark8345]

Awesome vid bro

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks. My next episode is causing grief due to the number of parts now. Getting smashed by the Kraken like crazy. Think I've figured out the problem though.

[@zakiranderson722]

You can't mine there mate! Your on the bloody runway.

[@prasadbr9660]

Where do I find those drillers

[@nuttythread9716]

show up how to make the super fueler lift off rocket

[@KDreezy]

Anyone know when 1.2 is coming for sure?

[@hunterborg7526]

You can get it now on Steam if you have the game installed. Go to your library and select "Kerbal Space Program". Next, right-click and hit "Properties" then go to "Betas" hit the drop down menu and select the 1.2 pre-release.

[@Axefish]

oct 11

[@zactomlin3833]

KDreezy Gaming about a month ago 😸👥

[@stevebenz9741]

Hrm. Super Fueler plus a launch of a Huge pile of empty fuel tanks = cash-factory?

[@MarcusHouse]

Need to use a docking port now with the new fuel flow settings, but it is handy.

[@nucalbro8127]

man you are amazing i am going to sub

[@ffrh05]

So, if I put a mine on the mun. How much battery should I bring for 4 drills and 2 ISRU to work at the 'night' there?

[@Zamolxes77]

2 Isru with 4 drills is a bad combo, one ISRU will be completely out of ore while the 2nd one will barely be half way full. 10 drills can support 1 isru easily. If you want to use 2 isru, you need 20 drills. Instead of solar panels, use large fuel cells, that way you don't have to carry a billion batteries with you. You will need a small battery and a pair of small solar panels, for insurance.

[@trumpatier]

I built the rover pod area and the wheels exactly the same as you. And yet my rover refuses to turn. What gives? I swear KSP is so damn buggy..

[@TSPxEclipse]

That unused internal space is killing me. Had to make use of it, so I put RCS and LF+O tanks in it.

[@TSPxEclipse]

Just so You'll know, I had to modify the design now that 1.2 is out (crossfeed doesn't work with the claw anymore for me at least).

[@MarcusHouse]

Just switched out for the small docking port I assume? The claw has certainly become less useful since the 1.2 release.

[@TSPxEclipse]

Marcus House Yeah, it's not exactly as convenient as the claw with crossfeed.

[@x341175]

Marcus could you possible put the Super Lifter out on the launch pad with all fuel tanks empty and then use the refuller to refuel it then salvage the Super Lifter therefore making infinite money, it just takes a while? or am I missing something?

[@MarcusHouse]

+S A L S A Yes you can. Don't put the super lifter out though. Just wack a massive heap of tanks out there with the super refueler. Should make a few hundered thousand each time you do it.

[@MarcusHouse]

+S A L S A Best to do with a level 5 engineer. Loads quicker.

[@x341175]

wow thanks for responding! thanks for the info ill try it out when i get to that level in the game. Right now im just using your videos to help me get into orbit, they're really great, thanks! I usually dont like cheating with walkthroughs but everything you say is interesting and helps me out. Thanks again, cant wait to watch the rest of your series!

[@MarcusHouse]

+S A L S A No problem. Good luck. It's a great game.

[@Namaride]

I always wondered why it took sooooo much time to refuel even when i was at gilly. After years or refueling (ingame years luckily) i noticed i could extend the radiators... :)

[@pintvricchio]

what is that docking clamp?

[@MarcusHouse]

This thing? :) wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Advanced_Grabbing_Unit

[@waelhaddad6740]

try to dock a space station on minimus

[@MarcusHouse]

Funny you mention a space station. Check out episode coming up in about 4 hours time. :)

[@ronbird121]

everytime i unclaw my truck it starts to float away.

[@coreytaylor447]

I have a kerbal that is seperated from his rocket that orbits the sun, I dont have a lot of advanced rockets and I dont have solar panels. the RCS fuel on him is about to run out and I dont have RCS engines for rockets. how do I get as close as possible to him with out using all the fuel I have to return to kerbin?

[@Axefish]

How did you manage to get the refeuler into the VAB, I tried making it a sub assembly, but it isnt connecting to anything

[@tedcameron9438]

you would need to change the "root part" to whatever is the bit with the attach node then when you make it sub-assembly it will allow connection

[@RobertSavello]

you do cool shit man.

[@MarcusHouse]

Why thank you. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@RobertSavello]

Marcus House commenting is easy. I appreciate you taking the time to make and upload the videos. You've given me some awesome ideas.

[@badpigeon6238]

awesome

[@ruthmoreton6975]

I love this but as a point of note - in KSP 1.3 Advanced Grabbing Units no longer have fuel crossfeed.

[@MarcusHouse]

Yep. This is indeed true. Switch for docking ports and you are all good.

[@koreprod5062]

How do you mine near the ksc there is no ore ? :s

[@MarcusHouse]

I guess no one told the DEVs that there is no ore at the KSC. You can mine ore on top of the launchpad and everything.

[@koreprod5062]

thx for the answer but it dont work at all for me ... drills tells nothing to harvest ...

[@MarcusHouse]

Hmm... perhaps things have changes in 1.2. Can anyone else confirm that?

[@allgood3192]

i try to do the same on xbox but i cant , i go do it from plane hangar in Sph mode , i cannot attach the converter in the craft . I need help please

[@OompaL0ompa]

My drill is ALWAYS overheating after 2 sec of drilling😪

[@steveoku7047]

He sounds like a military seargant

[@Remaggib]

Why not instead of 2 empty cargo bays use an empty fuel tank? Refuel while not in use so you have that much fuel when you connect to a lander, making it quicker? Of course I could test this myself, I'm sure you have your reasons. Great idea though, I should do something like this. I should also learn how to re-enter and land near ksp

[@MarcusHouse]

Thanks for the question. In this design I wanted it to contain and hide away the Convert-o-tron and batteries. You can certainly fill that empty space with tanks and do exactly what you are saying. I really just wanted to build a fast refueler that could drive around. If you loaded it with fuel driving around would be much more difficult I imagine.

[@Remaggib]

Built what you built, empty wt. 64.7t, cost 324,448, top speed 11.5m/s (I'm running 1.2 pre-release). Replacing the 2 empty center cargo spaces and putting in Mk3 fuel sections (same size as cargo spaces, empty wt. 65.8t, cost 326,858) when full on fuel I got 11.0 to 11.1m/s. I'm sure more testing is needed but so far so good. You did a great job building, it's very sturdy. I just was curious about filling faster than 24 days or whatever it was lol

[@MarcusHouse]

This is a nice option. From memory (and I was running in 1.1.3) the wheels kept busting when I had it with fuel tanks. I think the wheels in 1.2 are loads better so this would be a nice option.

[@Remaggib]

That would make sense, the wheels in 1.1.3 are garbage lol

[@ireneperez9794]

Hey MArcus can yo go to moho?

[@MarcusHouse]

I am planning a mission very soon. It is almost like you have just read my future mission script I have here. Are you one of those spooky clairvoyants? :)

[@TheHedge_Prism]

OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUBSCRIBERS

[@MarcusHouse]

Whoo!

[@TheHedge_Prism]

Yes, Thanks Of Subscribers.

[@redpug5042]

i got an idea to have a moon base where i produce fuel and then i launch it up to vehicles in orbit, this would extend their range... sort of similar to NASA's lunar gateway

[@xyzjace]

I'm aussie, and even I can't tell the difference between you and Ozzy Man Reviews.

[@MarcusHouse]

XD

[@SSSpider23]

i totaly copy the super miner =D thanks for inspiration....looks gread....

[@taktischesgenie331]

Nice bro

[@Joshua-qv1ho]

When ever I made a large rover based on this design and it always bends way to much during my ascent

[@MarcusHouse]

Mere struts and autostrut also comes in useful too.

[@dailygamer9659]

Could someone perhaps launch a vehicle will little fuel use a drill to mine ore and refuel it and then recover it for a profit?

[@jurajsintaj6644]

pls how do i close the grabbing unit

[@MarcusHouse]

+Juraj Sintaj when you dock with something this happens automatically. Just arm it prior to docking.

[@michaelsmith2123]

You sound like Marty from Mighty Car Mods

[@monke5581]

he sounds like he is a Australian man

[@MarcusHouse]

Correct! XD

[@montiehgames8133]

Surprising that there is ore in the runway

[@shazeenshaham8966]

How to switch from vessel to vessel

[@MarcusHouse]

Using the [ ] keys.

[@shazeenshaham8966]

Marcus House thank you so much I tried to figure out this thing works

[@shazeenshaham8966]

For years

[@xx_gotadam_xx9457]

I watched like first 2 minutes than built my own rocket no test whatsoever go to mun i ran out in the mun i opened my drills and tought “nice” then in the night time i ran out of electricity so all drills closed i had solar pannels but not enough electric to keep at night also i kept overheating i dont know how i had 2 radiators my heat shield exploded it was a disaster i hope i can fix it

[@therussiankingblitz8668]

That's right don't put a fairing on the super refueler

[@MarkusSchober]

"Marcus S"? Didn't know I made this video! 😂

[@pietraolegal]

tanks you help me to save my ship leastar a1

[@MarcusHouse]

Happy to help.

[@georgelionon9050]

I don't see the need for a "refueler", if you want to print money, just create a hugh "vehicle" with lots of ore in it (you can load the ore in the editor), lots of empty monoprop tanks and convert it to monopropolant. Can print money like this easily. You don't need any propulsion for that vehicle, just have it stand there on the runway for a few days, bam 500k money. That said, money shouldn't be an issue on that stage anyway.

[@MarcusHouse]

Soooo going to try this now. :)

[@EmoXardas]

I've played KSP literally for years and never thought of this :/ :\ :/

[@TheInterestingInformer]

I wonder if nasa could actually do something like this.

[@MarcusHouse]

Having a refuelling base on the Moon would be fantastic I believe. You can send a much larger payload to the Moon and to Mars if you can fully refuel and relaunch from the Moon. It would be a great thing to try in Realism Overhaul.

[@TheInterestingInformer]

Marcus House But is it possible? Is it possible to convert ore into fuel without remains of ancient life? (Fossil Fuels I Mean)

[@MarcusHouse]

Yes... there have been a lot of proposals. One is to mine water from the Moons poles and turn it into liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. This is a reasonable explanation however there are many more resources if you Google around. www.inverse.com/article/7062-does-the-quickest-route-to-mars-include-refuelling-on-the-moon

[@TheInterestingInformer]

Marcus House Wow. The fact that we have even the slightest ideas of how to accomplish this utterly amazes me!

[@callumw6827]

it says I am missing Engineer75000

[@MarcusHouse]

Install the Kerbal Engineer mod. I must have used one of the control units in the craft by mistake.

[@callumw6827]

Marcus House thanks mate! Keep up the good vids

[@JETZcorp]

"So we're going to add the large convert-o-tron..." HOW DID YOU GET IT TO JUST ATTACH LIKE THAT?! In my game it will not attach anywhere except out the side at a wonky angle, as though it just fell out of a tree. I've been fiddling with the stupid thing for 15 minutes. EDIT: Finally made it happen. There is exactly one camera angle, and at that point exactly one pixel where the mouse can be put, where the convert-o-tron will attach. Wth!

[@darkghost1529]

Hey hey Marcus house here

[@goldy6772]

Too bad that only works on easy difficulty since you can’t fuel crossfeed with a clamp o tron.

[@MarcusHouse]

This is an earlier version of the game. You now need to use docking ports.