Sturm58 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Hi guys, I have a system that pumps LOX to my rocket but the pump is up all the time and I would like it to work only when the rocket is docked/waiting for more LOX. Is there any automation that can check if the rocket is in dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectorzx Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 No. I used a timer in my last colony to solve that problem, you have to make the calculation of how many time the pump have to be active to full the rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemie Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Sturm58 said: Hi guys, I have a system that pumps LOX to my rocket but the pump is up all the time and I would like it to work only when the rocket is docked/waiting for more LOX. Is there any automation that can check if the rocket is in dock? just have it recirc with a bridge that gives priority to return flow. pump will only pump when it needs to. I have the return go through the lox to cool it down from any small gain in the pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackcasual Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Good use for the memory automation circuit. The S/R output goes to the pump. use the automation signal from a space scanner detecting the rocket landing to the "S" input. Use a liquid element detector looking for your fuel passing the input (indicating its full) to hit the "R" input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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