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| − | Camera Drones allow you to get a different perspective on the action, by complementing your ship's hull-mounted cameras and sensors | + | {{Infobox EquipStats Oolite| title = Camera Drones OXP |
| + | |image = | ||
| + | |equipName = Camera Drones (various) | ||
| + | |equipCost = 1,000₢ | ||
| + | |equipTL = 8 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | Camera Drones allow you to get a different perspective on the action, by complementing your ship's hull-mounted cameras and sensors. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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=== Fly-by camera === | === Fly-by camera === | ||
| − | This camera begins ahead of your ship, then flies alongside it to a similar distance aft. Then, the sequence begins again, rotated. Useful for checking your hull for damage. | + | This camera begins ahead of your ship, then flies alongside it to a similar distance aft. Then, the sequence begins again, rotated. Useful for checking your hull for damage. Four variations of fly-by are available. |
[[File:CameraDrone_DockingCam.png|right|200px]] | [[File:CameraDrone_DockingCam.png|right|200px]] | ||
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This camera is positioned in a fixed location near the docking port of the nearest station. Activate the camera, then turn on your docking computer and watch your ship fly in from a new perspective. | This camera is positioned in a fixed location near the docking port of the nearest station. Activate the camera, then turn on your docking computer and watch your ship fly in from a new perspective. | ||
| − | === Target | + | === Target cameras === |
| − | + | These cameras provide an approximate simulation of your current target's forward view, or two different nearby views. May give odd results if your current target is not a ship. | |
=== Extra drones? === | === Extra drones? === | ||
Camera Drones allows the definition of extra drone cameras by other OXPs. Read the readme file in the OXP download for more information. | Camera Drones allows the definition of extra drone cameras by other OXPs. Read the readme file in the OXP download for more information. | ||
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| + | == Another_Commander on Camera Drones == | ||
| + | Yeah, this is one great OXP that not many people seem to talk about. It's awesome. | ||
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| + | ... In case you are not aware, it is possible to use the external views to set the camera to any position and angle you want. Just go to any external view, press '''Caps Lock''' and as long as it is on you can use the mouse or the arrow, yaw and page up / down keys to move the camera, with '''Shift''' down if you want more accuracy. Mouse wheel can be used instead of page up and down to zoom in and out as well. This is a core feature and does not require the presence of any expansions. | ||
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| + | Now go get us some nice pics in the screenshot thread [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?p=301324#p301324 a_c (2025)] | ||
== Download == | == Download == | ||
| − | Download [ | + | Downloadable through the in-game [[Expansions Manager]] or Download [https://cim.sotl.org.uk/games/files/oolite/CameraDrones_1.4.oxz Camera Drones 1.4]. (Requires Oolite 1.80 or later) |
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | See ''Quick Fact'' below | ||
| + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?p=129977#p129977 Discussion of use of Cameras] (2011) | ||
| + | *[[TrackerCam OXP]] - similar OXP | ||
==Quick Facts== | ==Quick Facts== | ||
{{OXPLevel|0}}{{Infobox OXPb| title = Camera Drones | {{OXPLevel|0}}{{Infobox OXPb| title = Camera Drones | ||
| − | |version = 1. | + | |version = 1.4 |
| − | |release = | + | |release = 2014-06-21 |
|license = CC-BY-SA 3.0 | |license = CC-BY-SA 3.0 | ||
|features = Equipment | |features = Equipment | ||
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|author = [[User:cim|cim]] | |author = [[User:cim|cim]] | ||
|download = [[#Download|See Download]] | |download = [[#Download|See Download]] | ||
| − | |feedback = [ | + | |feedback = [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13297 Bulletin Board thread] |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Equipment]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:55, 3 July 2025
| Camera Drones OXP | |
|---|---|
| Name | Camera Drones (various) |
| Cost | 1,000₢ |
| TL Availability | 8 |
Camera Drones allow you to get a different perspective on the action, by complementing your ship's hull-mounted cameras and sensors.
Contents
Usage
While in flight, press Shift-N to cycle through your equipment to the camera drones. Then use the secondary activation key (b) to select the camera you wish to use from the installed list. When you have selected the camera, activate the equipment (n), and switch to your external view (v). To deactivate the drones, and return to your default external view, press 'n' again.
There are four available cameras:
Missile camera
The Missile Camera tracks your most recently fired missile, following it closely to its target. If you have no missiles currently in flight, this setting cannot be used, and the camera drones will be deactivated.
Fly-by camera
This camera begins ahead of your ship, then flies alongside it to a similar distance aft. Then, the sequence begins again, rotated. Useful for checking your hull for damage. Four variations of fly-by are available.
Docking camera
This camera is positioned in a fixed location near the docking port of the nearest station. Activate the camera, then turn on your docking computer and watch your ship fly in from a new perspective.
Target cameras
These cameras provide an approximate simulation of your current target's forward view, or two different nearby views. May give odd results if your current target is not a ship.
Extra drones?
Camera Drones allows the definition of extra drone cameras by other OXPs. Read the readme file in the OXP download for more information.
Another_Commander on Camera Drones
Yeah, this is one great OXP that not many people seem to talk about. It's awesome. ... In case you are not aware, it is possible to use the external views to set the camera to any position and angle you want. Just go to any external view, press Caps Lock and as long as it is on you can use the mouse or the arrow, yaw and page up / down keys to move the camera, with Shift down if you want more accuracy. Mouse wheel can be used instead of page up and down to zoom in and out as well. This is a core feature and does not require the presence of any expansions. Now go get us some nice pics in the screenshot thread a_c (2025)
Download
Downloadable through the in-game Expansions Manager or Download Camera Drones 1.4. (Requires Oolite 1.80 or later)
Links
See Quick Fact below
- Discussion of use of Cameras (2011)
- TrackerCam OXP - similar OXP
Quick Facts
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| Version | Released | License | Features | Category | Author(s) | Feedback |
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| 1.4 | 2014-06-21 | CC-BY-SA 3.0 | Equipment | Equipment OXPs | cim | Bulletin Board thread |
