Scalable Launch System for Any Payload | KSP 1.12.3

Try out the launch system for yourself!
drive.google.com/file/d/1djO8...
Also, I made a music video of some of the spectacular launch failures: • Rapid Unplanned Dissas...
Chapters
0:00 - Overview
0:33 - Motivation
2:16 - Design
6:32 - Demonstrations
9:14 - A Very Large Demonstration
13:30 - Conclusion
Craft Credits:
Sailing Ship: Yukon ( / yukon09 )
Download: kerbalx.com/Yukon0009/HTMS-Ca...
TV Tower: Benjineer
Aircraft Carrier: JYF921 ( / @jyf921 )
Download: steamcommunity.com/sharedfile...

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Hello everyone, its been a while... again... Over the past year, I've been struggling with a few projects that got out of hand and ultimately needed to be redesigned... Not to mention they suffered quite a bit of scope creep. As part of scaling them back, I started designing this modular launch system that I've shown here to make help get them done faster. Moving forward, I want to shift my focus to projects that are smaller in scope. Basically, instead of projects that try to branch into too many things I want to focus on projects that do one thing well. This hooopefuly will result in more frequent uploads, but no guarantees. Thanks for sticking around all this time! Oh one last thing, if you want to watch the launch system explode, I made a music video for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nSi6xqa5uVirM

[@baddgeeksquad]

Ok glad your back

[@visenya1664]

I saw your One Thud to Dres video and I just wanted to ask if you still have the craft file, I've been searching for like an hour lol, its fine if you dont

[@josiahneal7455]

Glad to see you upload! I love every video

[@readycrown]

You planning on another carrier ??? Lol

[@zixiany]

Just asking, does this craft perform well with smaller payloads?

[@sciencedude3720]

The scary part isn't how big it can get, it's how it can stay away from the Kraken

[@Stratzenblitz75]

The kraken really wants it though. I noticed that after the first staging event of the 100kt payload lifter, some fuel tanks at the top of the rocket exploded. Im not sure how the rest of the rocket stayed intact, but I felt it was close to rapid disassembly

[@ikman4006]

I think the way the autostrut is set up is the only thing keeping it from spaghettifying from it’s own weight and size

[@anim8edpatrtiots803]

I was surprised that the automatic staging system was not taken by the kraken. Wonderful design.

[@lewismassie]

That last payload probably has more fuel than I've burned in my 7 years of playing KSP

[@Jonassoe]

That auto-stage mechanism is genius haha

[@TheTrueMr.Chicken]

Yep yep

[@rupalibelsare5376]

I don't get how it work exactly 😅😅😅

[@matthewgladback8905]

Rube Goldberg timer 10/10

[@Archimedes.5000]

@@rupalibelsare5376 there are 2 (sets of) engines, one pushing up, and one pushing down. The one pushing down has slightly less fuel than the one pushing up, so after some time the probe will fly up and destroy the connecting part. The exact timing of this procedure is not automatic, it must have been timed manually by the creator (like synchronizing 2 clocks). The piston is used so that it can be a moving part without it being disconnected from the craft.

[@loadstone5149]

Hehehehs

[@supremedorian363]

I don't think I ever got to see how the auto-stage actually worked until now. That's really cool. Sad that the universe shattering didn't make it in here though :(

[@falco3471]

hi dorian SR2 player here

[@KellyWu04]

Meow

[@hamburgerhamburgerv2]

Dorian?

[@supremedorian363]

@@ether0000 hi there

[@RipskyOfficials]

Ohmg dorian from juno new origings!

[@korolevcross7458]

Okay, that automated booster staging mechanism is one of the most genius things I've seen done in this game.

[@thekspguy4421]

The lag is unbearable I need to make a new modular launch vehicle! *immediately pushes it to the absolute limit*

[@Stratzenblitz75]

It doesn't seem to matter what I make, I always come back to waiting 5 hours for a 4000 part rocket to launch lol

[@kilianortmann9979]

@@Stratzenblitz75 You have discovered the continuity of lag. Once lag goes down due to improved launcher designs, parts count and complexity will increase, until lag rebounds to pre-improvement levels.

[@blueseercontent]

@@kilianortmann9979 It's like buying a larger house/more storage shelves because you can't store your things. Eventually you will buy more things to fill up the new empty space until you're in the same situation again.

[@sircalvin]

@@blueseercontent same thing happens with adding more lanes to a road. to be fair in gaming the goal is to do more

[@falcon9ft710]

@@kilianortmann9979 Induced demand lol

[@SWDennis]

Good to see you uploading :) Can't wait to see your stuff in KSP2

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks fam, likewise!

[@tone618]

@@Stratzenblitz75 there are going to be larger than 5 meter parts in ksp 2 so I am likewise excited to see what creations you make

[@ackables]

@@Stratzenblitz75 Hopefully KSP2 will be better optimized to make your larger builds easier to finish

[@alan-daniel]

@@ackables this is definitely my biggest hope. KSP feels awful once you get anywhere past like 300 parts

[@Freak80MC]

@@alan-daniel Honestly it makes me wish there was a mod to stop all the calculations on the individual parts. Sure it wouldn't be as "realistic" but at least it would be more playable.

[@effervescentrelief]

The staging mechanism is like advanced Redstone systems in Minecraft. Genius level.

[@przemeklisicki8741]

I can image strasinblitz making a single launch full scale colony in ksp2

[@clayel1]

he’s done it again

[@ottovonbismarck8913]

Lmao

[@AidanSverre]

5:17 I really enjoyed that it’s so satisfying.

[@odinn3379]

I propose a new term for six forward seperating boosters during staging, the Stratzenblitz hexagon.

[@Hawk7886]

Or just Stratzenblitz Separation

[@xioana]

The Stratzagon

[@catherinekracey5036]

Stratzenhex Stage Separation, S³

[@ShadowZone]

Low lag. 30 minutes for stage separation. Joking aside: excellent job on that launcher, really inspiring work!

[@nikkiofthevalley]

I mean, it's better than an hour at least.

[@whatdadogdoin419]

Man, just imagine how much spaghetti you can take into orbit with that thing

[@Demonicnoobie]

Really happy to see a new upload. Your vids are always really high quality and really entertaining to watch!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them

[@busted2623]

@@Stratzenblitz75 yay

[@lunaticcultist3929]

After 9 months he finally uploaded. When the world needed him the most, he came back.

[@AidenC2718]

very compact, nice job

[@fordprefect6151]

That auto stage mechanism is really cool

[@tokiWren]

The auto-staging system is perhaps one of the most elegant designs I've ever seen in KSP. Incredible job!

[@Hurricane0011]

I like how Waterfall has specific one-mesh plumes for the Vector and Mammoth just because of your insane projects using those engines. xD

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Yea, its a really nice mod! I hope KSP2 also takes this approach to optimization because I'm bound to build stupidly large things there too

[@abdelhafidibis]

I can't wait to see what you make in KSP 2. Keep up the good work!

[@wyldcat9396]

This man takes this so systematically and yet has a sense of humour and I'm all here for it. Can't wait for KSP2!

[@ScoobyDooby530]

This is wild I binged most of your episodes over this week and was bummed that you hadn’t posted something in 9 months. Talk about coincidence!

[@Javid_74]

Dear god that auto stage is one of the most practical, brilliant KSP inventions I've ever seen. Bravo as always stratenblitz.

[@jackrose5077]

This is just incredible, you continue to impress.

[@joostvisser6508]

This video really justifies Matt Lowne's jab at Stratz in his KSP slander video hahaha

[@mz7315]

That was unbelievably creative. I could have never thought of this myself. Well done!

[@ryukisai99]

This is VERY impressive! The autostaging is genius! Well done!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you!

[@itisinfactpaul2868]

I LOVE the staging!!! So much more interesting to watch stuff like this than ksp videos where mods are the solution to everything.

[@catgirl-real]

As someone with a similar design process, this is a lifesaver. I have so many awesome things I've built thatg I've just never put in orbit because launching them is such a nightmare

[@mariasirona1622]

Truly epic, this is the essence of awesome

[@silverfox8615]

An absolute madlad! I love it!!

[@Maldito_Miguelito]

This is genius mate, loved it

[@phoenix0166]

I might actually “borrow” that auto stage. That is brilliant

[@ericsbuds]

woah! this might be the best KSP video ive watched. really nice.

[@Hawk7886]

Stratz you are truly a master at this madness

[@kahlzun]

the circle spiral station thing is definitely something i would expect to see on this channel. The big rocket at the end is starting to get into the territory of the legendary 'whackjob' .

[@HonkDinkRatTurd]

Found this person like a few days ago and he uploads now. The Kraken blesses me!

[@mz7315]

I never heard of you before, but you are extremely creative. I understand now why you have so many subscribers. You just earned one!

[@liamrogers9905]

watched you make (some) of this on stream, cool to see it here

[@techsbyglebbagrov7470]

Cant wait to see what YOU will use it for!

[@lapisliozuli4861]

Forget space junk, that final stress test generated an entire space landfill.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

My save literally has thousands of peices of debris in it scattered all over the planet and orbit from the design and testing of the launch vehicle. Space landfill is an apt term lol

[@davynolan182]

Can’t wait to see you on Ksp 2

[@razor9k_27]

Ksp2 finna go crazy when this man pulls up

[@DrBusiness9]

Also I just adore the pacing where you let something ridiculous happen and stay quiet for a few seconds

[@_Unlived_]

7:42 this looks so damn cool. Like a spaceship charging up a laser railgun shot.

[@thenoobypro790]

… it’s been 9 MONTHS STRAT! 9 and I’m glad as ever you uploaded. 😊

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! I have been working on other stuff during that time, but the projects got out of hand and ultimately I couldn't finish them in a reasonable timeframe. Moving forward, I'm going to scale back my projects so that I can actually finish them. I'm hoping this new strategy will result in more frequent uploads

[@calebsmith1548]

The pinnacle of MOAR BOOSTA design

[@eekee6034]

Oh wow! I was wondering about the autostaging, thinking the fuel-based timer a little strange (but cool), but of course, it automatically matches the staging to the throttle. That's such a neat solution!

[@TJ_4870]

HE HAS RETURNED! Love the vids yhey're great!

[@SamBskate]

I can't wait to see what you do with KSP 2 come springtime...

[@Catumbo]

that staging is straight up genius not gonna lie didn't even know u could do something like that on ksp

[@testiclegrabber2347]

What a great idea, nice job!

[@JYF921]

Well done! I hope my carrier provided enough fireworks even if it couldn’t get to orbit

[@menacingthinker4322]

This is incredible

[@damnman5113]

I am still hyped for KSP 2 tho... Hope it comes out soon, anyway nice video.

[@joostvisser6508]

Early access on Feb 24th 2023! So we need to wait for just 4 more months to get our hands on it. (sounds like a long time but it goes by quick of you don't actively wait for it)

[@snickle1980]

@@joostvisser6508 “If I invade Lakonia you will be destroyed, never to rise again.” _"IF"_

[@Stratzenblitz75]

KSP2 is gonna be great fun for the channel. I've got some fun things I could do day1 on a livestream. Its also giving me some more motivation to finish the KSP1 projects that I want before it comes out

[@krio1267]

0:25 that rocket is a masterpiece

[@fIourine]

He’s back! After all this time!!

[@scarletsfm4354]

Holy shit that auto stage piece is awesome. Its weird that the stock decouplers would be laggier than a weird piston piece that melts things.

[@matthewwhiteside4619]

I think it's more that he wants to avoid having to mess around with staging.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

ye its a small part penalty to have automatic staging. Well worth it for me because I would forget to stage it at the right time

[@DomedCity]

Nice video! im gonna implement this in my next video :D

[@crazybeatrice4555]

Can't wait for KSP2 to launch to early access in just 4 months.

[@Shimane-Maru]

Glad your back!

[@chickenhunt5163]

Its great that your video is in 4k!

[@Elevatorisbest]

Bro came back after 9 months of no uploads, cool

[@thegiantpotato3068]

I remember being happy that I got a 300 tonne payload into orbit, but this just dwarfs that. Imagine what you could do with this if KSP didn't struggle with large amounts of parts.

[@mpbiggame1010]

brilliant! well done!

[@u12bdragon]

This is so cool. I swear, KSP youtubers are some of the most creative people on the planet. Insert that meme where it shows a utopia and says "society if ...", in this case it would be "society if KSP youtubers controlled NASA"

[@UD503J]

You know you're doing KSP right when you reach the single-digit frames per MINUTE metric.

[@michka841]

Ah, what a Stratzenblitz video would be without a comical amount mammoth engines

[@jacobbecker7741]

Excellent video!

[@nw6198]

Man, that auto-staging mechanism is James-Bond-super-villian-torture-device level of over-engineered, and it's magnificent. 💯

[@Blaze10523]

That auto staging system is genius

[@ItzPretzel]

OH HOW MUCH I HAVE MISSED THESE CRAZY ROCKETS!

[@Teddy-bg3bo]

Pov: you are trying to make a vehicle to leave eve

[@KennedoMaker]

Was not expecting a upload this month...

[@JackAlphaSystem]

Cant wait to see you in ksp2

[@StaK_1980]

Man. Way to go to make me feel absolutely inadequate for this game! ;-)

[@itshouldalwaysbeFOSS]

The legend is back!

[@LinkLaine]

Man it's look like a spacecraft from sci-fi. i see it as cheap and universal thing that change some fictional world. very inspiring.

[@Caosthereal]

Actually, I really love your bossters

[@connormartin9644]

I watched the building of this beast live in stream!

[@benjaminnevins5211]

This thing is wild. wow

[@John_Kap]

The return of the king

[@EMRLDPRTO]

the return of the king

[@rockspoon6528]

13:20 "It may not be so circular, but it is above the atomsphere" The rocket after rotating 0.1 degrees: "That is now fake news."

[@elimccleary5129]

Return of the king.

[@secretman2207]

Finally, a rocket fit for my modded career!

[@Cenourafnord]

Sua criatividade é impressionante, mas não menos impressionante que o mainframe que você usa para jogar KSP.

[@eggbun]

Return of the king

[@Echo-dw2qi]

mans is gonna be wildin in KSP 2

[@enragedares5992]

Epic , love it

[@matrick1356]

HES BACK! THE LEGEND IS BACK!

[@cola98765]

60 million c aircraft carrier will not be forgotten. Let it fly among the stars, making it's own constellation forever. I would love some bloopers from the stream sped up the same way, or just left as they were.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

I made a music video of some fails from the stream: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nSi6xqa5uVirM

[@keilerbie7469]

My PC shivers whenever it sees you upload... I'm sorry little one

[@klyanksg]

I wanted this for so lonnnnng

[@Jump_Immortal]

Wait til this man gets KSP2

[@ottovonbismarck8913]

He is at it again

[@MinerBat]

The staging system is interesting. i wonder whether more complex logic systems could be created in KSP... I might have to do some experimening

[@ladyellen7993]

"We put a hundred kilotons of fuel in orbit!" "...But why?" "We put a reporter who asks too many questions in orbit!"