How do I use SAS with kerbonaut pilots?
At least one kerbonaut manning a command module must have the Pilot specialization to use SAS. In Sandbox mode there is no restriction on SAS. When active, SAS will provide input to stability systems to dampen craft rotation and, depending on capabilities, lock onto a specific orientation.
How do I get SAS to work in career mode?
For SAS to be available at all in career mode, the craft must include an unmanned pod (probe core) with SAS capability or, since version 0.90.0, a pilot. All robotic command modules except the Stayputnik Mk. 1 have (varying) SAS capabilities. At least one kerbonaut manning a command module must have the Pilot specialization to use SAS.
How do I activate SAS?
If you can activate it, hit the T key. A white SAS light appears on the navball. I pretty much keep it on all the time, so the Kerbals do not get space sick. Use reaction wheels to add strength to SAS, 2-3 units should be enough for a whole rocket, and you will ditch one at a time witht he stages.
What is the difference between the SAS and RCS systems?
SAS is a system that allows you to „lock in“ a direction, and have the system TRY to keep the craft pointing that way. It’s a series of computer controlled gyros that stabilise the rocket. RCS is a system of small directional thusters (using monopropellant), usually used for fine maneuvering in space.
What is PID in Kerbal Space Program wiki?
Please help Kerbal Space Program Wiki by fixing inaccurate or outdated information. The S.A.S. modules use a P.I.D. system, which stands for “Proportional, Integral, Derivative”. The PID is applied to the vessel’s angular velocity, not its heading.
What does the SAS module do exactly?
The only thing that SAS modules do is increase the amount of torque available for rotation. This is beneficial for reducing roll during launch (if you don’t use aerodynamic control surfaces), and for pitching and yawing a large spacecraft once in space without using RCS or thrust vectoring engines.
What happens if you activate SAS while deploying a parachute?
Beware, having SAS activated while deploying a parachute may cause the parachute to rip off due to the SAS attempting to stabilize the craft’s sudden rotation to orient in the wind. Placement should be considered while building craft in the editor.