Power Usage Help

Engadine · Mar 10, 2015

Hi,

I've just added a KWS to my Cobra and it has the following load out: -

http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=502,5Rr5Rr7sh7sh0mI3wA,316Q6Q6Q5K4s4s5A,0720727Ro2UI03w4xo

All appears OK in the Elite Shipyard.

However, in game usage is at 107%

Has anyone got any ideas on how I can get it back in under 100% without loosing too much bite?

Obviously at the moment as soon as the hard points are deployed I grind to a halt

Thanks & Regards

teaurn · Mar 10, 2015

Set priorities in right side panel for Modules like this:

Fuel Scoop and Frameshift Drive to priority 3 (these will then turn off when you deploy hardpoints)

And if that doesn't sort it, also do the Cargo hatch to 3 - don't worry, it won't drop your cargo, you just can't cargo scoop with it off...

When you retract hardpoints they will come on again.

SO, if you need to bug out quick, remember to retract hardpoints before hitting FSD!

Hope that helps.

Engadine · Mar 10, 2015

teaurn said:
Set priorities in right side panel for Modules like this:

Fuel Scoop and Frameshift Drive to priority 3 (these will then turn off when you deploy hardpoints)

And if that doesn't sort it, also do the Cargo hatch to 3 - don't worry, it won't drop your cargo, you just can't cargo scoop with it off...

When you retract hardpoints they will come on again.

SO, if you need to bug out quick, remember to retract hardpoints before hitting FSD!

Hope that helps.

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, certainly good to keep in mind, but still had the warning regarding power although I didn't stall.

I'll have a re-think about the config.

Regards

Evyl Minkey · Mar 10, 2015

You still get the warning but you should find everything works. Its just that you wont be able to scoop or jump with your hardpoints deployed. Which you cant do anyway.

Faybs · Mar 10, 2015

Evyl Minkey said:
You still get the warning but you should find everything works. Its just that you wont be able to scoop or jump with your hardpoints deployed. Which you cant do anyway.

Is it possible to disable that warning? it's kindof annoying when you already know you're over your power budget.

teaurn · Mar 10, 2015

Your config is fine now, and no, you can't turn off the warning, unless you can find it in the voice settings somewhere.

Think of it as a gentle reminder that you have mastered the art of module management!

Krepose Gavayne · Mar 10, 2015

teaurn said:
And if that doesn't sort it, also do the Cargo hatch to 3 - don't worry, it won't drop your cargo, you just can't cargo scoop with it off...

I'm glad you mentioned this as I also have been playing with the module priorities, trying to get the best KWS I can whilst exceeding 100% power. I would not have bothered looking at this module as the very name of the Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller made me presume that I'd lose my cargo.

teaurn · Mar 10, 2015

Krepose Gavayne said:
I'm glad you mentioned this as I also have been playing with the module priorities, trying to get the best KWS I can whilst exceeding 100% power. I would not have bothered looking at this module as the very name of the Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller made me presume that I'd lose my cargo.

No worries, glad to help

Lyker · Mar 11, 2015

teaurn said:
Set priorities in right side panel for Modules like this:

Fuel Scoop and Frameshift Drive to priority 3 (these will then turn off when you deploy hardpoints)

And if that doesn't sort it, also do the Cargo hatch to 3 - don't worry, it won't drop your cargo, you just can't cargo scoop with it off...

When you retract hardpoints they will come on again.

SO, if you need to bug out quick, remember to retract hardpoints before hitting FSD!

Hope that helps.

I have been thinking about this. Is there really any downside doing this on all your ships?
FSD cant be used when hardpoints out anyway.