Difference between revisions of "Control Station"

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[[File:Controlstation01.jpg|right|thumb|340px|Image of the Control Station block]]
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== Function ==
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== Overview ==
 
The Control Station allows the player to manually fly or control a grid; It may control its movement, rotation, tools, and weapons.
 
The Control Station allows the player to manually fly or control a grid; It may control its movement, rotation, tools, and weapons.
== Placement ==
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Control Stations only take 1 block space, and may only be placed on large ships and stations.
 
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
The Control Station block is very simple to use. While the player may place as many as they like, only one is needed. For instructions on how use controls, see [[Controls]]
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The Control Station block is very simple to use. While the player may place as many as they like, only one is needed. Control Stations only take one block space, and may only be placed on large ships and stations. Control Stations function the same way as their counter parts in which they allow control over a ships systems. However, it should be noted that it does not allow for a 1st person view compared to the [[Cockpit]] or [[Flight Seat]]. When used, it only allows visibility from a 3rd person viewpoint of the ship/station.
=== Large Ships ===
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;Note
Control Stations function the same way as their counter parts in which they allow control over a ships systems. However, it should be noted that it does not allow for a 1st person view compared to the [[Cockpit]] or [[Flight Seat]]. When used, it only allows visibility from a 3rd person viewpoint of the ship/station.
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*If 3rd person is disabled, you will not be able to use the 3rd person view with this block.
=== Station ===
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Similar function as the large ship, but may only control systems on the station since movement is impossible.
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== Media ==
== Examples ==
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{|
[[File:Controlstation02.jpg|none|thumb|340px|a control station block within the safety of the interior of the Red default large ship]]
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|[[File:Controlstation02.jpg|none|thumb|240px|a control station block within the safety of the interior of the Red default large ship]]
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|[[File:Controlstation01.jpg|none|thumb|240px|Image of the Control Station block]]
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|}
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== Tips ==
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*If 3rd person is disabled, you wont be able to see anything as you're forced to look at the block itself. You can still look around as if you were using the flight seat.
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== Known Issues ==
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== Related Items ==
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== Programming ==
 
== Programming ==
 
(IMyShipController), actions and properties copied from cockpit<br>
 
(IMyShipController), actions and properties copied from cockpit<br>
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Properties: 0
 
Properties: 0
  
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== Update History ==
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Revision as of 22:45, 19 July 2015


Control Station Icon.png
Large Ship Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Control Station
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
10
 
100
 
2
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
50


Overview

The Control Station allows the player to manually fly or control a grid; It may control its movement, rotation, tools, and weapons.

Usage

The Control Station block is very simple to use. While the player may place as many as they like, only one is needed. Control Stations only take one block space, and may only be placed on large ships and stations. Control Stations function the same way as their counter parts in which they allow control over a ships systems. However, it should be noted that it does not allow for a 1st person view compared to the Cockpit or Flight Seat. When used, it only allows visibility from a 3rd person viewpoint of the ship/station.

Note
  • If 3rd person is disabled, you will not be able to use the 3rd person view with this block.

Media

a control station block within the safety of the interior of the Red default large ship
Image of the Control Station block

Tips

  • If 3rd person is disabled, you wont be able to see anything as you're forced to look at the block itself. You can still look around as if you were using the flight seat.

Known Issues

Related Items

Programming

(IMyShipController), actions and properties copied from cockpit
Actions: 4

Control thrusters On/Off
Control wheels On/Off
Handbrake On/Off
Inertia dampeners On/Off

Properties: 0

Update History

Update 01.024
  • Control station (cockpit2) introduced