Universal MMU
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Universal MMU or UMMU for short is an add-on SDK, which allows addon developers to easily implement a crew simulation for an addon vessel. UMMU compatible vessels are capable of EVAs and crew transfer with other UMMU vessels.
UMMU was based on the crew management system for the DeltaGliderIV project. "MMU" in real life stands for Manned Maneuvering Unit.
Features
- Astronaut meshes can be customized
- Astronauts breathe O2 and can die of suffocation, crashes and high temperatures.
- The MMU is equipped with a parachute. A jetpack ("Turbopack") is also available.
- Astronauts can transfer between ships.
- All MMUs support a online help, available by pressing H.
- MMUs can grapple small objects.
- A simple modified Shuttle PB is included as example.
The Universal MMU
The Universal MMU is a generic spacesuit with enhanced maneuverability.
It has can grapple objects and move them.
Universal MMU SDK
The UMMU package comes together with a SDK, which you can find in the example contained in the documentation folder(".\Doc\UMmu_SDK\UMmu_ShuttlePB_Example"). The library "UMmuSDK.lib" is linked against the 2005 version of visual C++, which means that VC6 users need to include the VC2005 Express standard libraries instead of the VC6 standard libraries.
Interfaces in Orbiter
The UMMU has three attachment points, one parent->child for grappling objects, another parent->child for installing special backpacks, called "TurboPacks", with the identifer "TurboMmu". The third is a child->parent attachment point and has the type identifier "GRAPME".
Limitations
- Only the primary docking port (ID 0) can be used for crew transfer.
- Only one airlock.
- Astronauts can only start an EVA when the primary docking port is not used.
Distribution
You are not allowed to include the UMMU files and modules in your add-on, for avoiding version conflicts when UMMU add-ons include older files.
Also, the UMMU license demands full compatibility with the included SDK for add-ons, not permitting add-on developers to limit the functionality of UMmu. This is meant for avoiding disappointed UMMU users.
Current Addons supporting UMMU
- DeltaGliderIV
- PreludeII base, part of the DeltaGliderIV add-on package.
- DeltaGlider-XR1
- XR5 Vanguard
See also