Saddle - Angel-125/Pathfinder GitHub Wiki

Mass: 0.1t
Cost: 400
Research: Space Exploration
Unlock Cost: 3,200
Impact Tolerance: 40 m/sec
Max Temp: 900 K
Stored Volume: 100 L
OSE Workshop Recipe: 100 MaterialKits

Not just a foundation module for Pathfinder, the Saddle is the foundation module. Without a Saddle, your base is likely to experience the Kraken as it loads into the scene and jumps unexpectedly into the sky. As a result, it is important to bolt the Saddle properly into the ground. See below for details.

After bolting a Saddle into the ground, it's safe to attach base elements to it such as the Ponderosa and Switchback. It takes an Engineer to attach the base element; simply grab the module out of your inventory, and drag it over the Saddle.

In addition to being the foundation for your base, the Saddle has two KAS pipes for connecting vessels together. These work just like any other KAS pipe, so see the Kerbal Attachment System for details.

Setup

When setting up a new base, it’s important to properly attach a Saddle to the ground before assembling the base’s components. The following shows you how to properly set up your base so that it won’t suffer disastrous results when reloaded by the game. Here's how:

Grab A Saddle

Grab a saddle from your inventory.

Drop Saddle On Ground

Next, drop the Saddle onto the ground.

Attach Saddle To Ground

Finally, grab the Saddle by pressing the G key, place and orient it as desired, and then press X to attach the Saddle to the ground.