Next Generation Hydraulic Launch Kit - Launch from Station
[h2]Updates[/h2]
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[] [b] 24th March 2026 / V 1.4: [/b] Decreased the file size of the 3D-model by a factor of 10 (Thanks to RobbinBob)! / Added customizable and animated starting lights / Added a new option to play an additional sound effect when the catchcar-hook drop starts / Added a catchcar-hook status indicator box next to the tension wheel / Added an animated restraints pickups model which can be placed inside stations / Catwalk Textures modified to add 3D effect (Thanks to TCD).
[] [b] 27th December 2025 / V 1.3: [/b] Changed the track 3D models to properly connect to the new track profile introduced in NoLimits version 2.6.8.0 / Corrected typos and minor sound bugs. The background hiss sound is now also played while the fins are lowered using the test panel.
[] [b] 4th December 2025 / V 1.2: [/b] Added a feature which allows the user to manually dispatch/launch the train using the 'NEXT_SEAT'-key bind (Default 'V') for the launch from station style. This option can be toggled on/off in the kit settings. The manual was updated accordingly.
[] [b] 10th November 2025 / V 1.1: [/b] Release
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[h2] Introduction [/h2]
This 'Accelerator Kit' is a recreation of Intamin's Hydraulic Launch Accelerator Coaster.
The kit was originally created by [i]TheCodeMaster[/i]. This new version has had it's code rewritten completely, its assets updated and revamped and had lots of additions to make the kit more accurate and realistic based on installations around the world.
The new kit is much more flexible, has many more features and is fully customizable via the 'Scene Object Properties' - window and despite this is still easy to use. The kit also includes features such as fog effects or emergency-stop recovery and real rollback behaviour including recovery. For this [i]NO[/i] scripting is needed if the coaster control is achieved by other third party assets such as [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1552221913&searchtext=locig+block+builder]'Custom Block Logic Builder' [/url] from [i]TheKadani[/i].
The kit comes with two launch style variations: Launch zone style (Eg. Top Thrill Dragster, Kingda Ka) and station launch style (Eg. Xcelerator, Stealth, Desert Race). This version is the launch from STATION style. The launch from TRACK can be found [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3603282731] here[/url].
You can look at the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3603300382]'ACCELERATOR KIT Demo Park'[/url] made by [i]IntaAccelerator[/i] and [i]Systron[/i] to see how the 'Accelerator Kit' has to be set up properly. In this park you will find example coasters for 'Launch Zone' style in scripted and NON-scripted mode as well as a coaster using the 'Station Launch' style in scripted mode. You will also find a elaborate manual inside the kit folder (See text below).
Furthermore you can find a tutorial video on how to use the kit here: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl-BIVCchaU] Video Tutorial[/url]
[h2]All Features[/h2]
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[]Fully animated 3D-model including pulley and cables animations.
[] Two launch style variations: Launch zone style (Eg. Top Thrill Dragster, Kingda Ka) and station launch style (Eg. Xcelerator, Stealth, Desert Race).
[] Fully automated emergency stop recovery.
[] Fully automated random rollbacks and recovery.
[] Customizable colours for the catchcar, supports and track-pieces including two colour patterns and separate track strip colours.
[] Customizable launch sequence with adjustable waiting times and sound effects which are triggered at various states of the launch sequence.
[] Different changeable modes of brake-fins movements during the launch sequence.
[] Realistic catchcar behaviour and a catchcar camera which follows the catchcar. The behaviour the catchcar is also fully customizable.
[] Realistic sound design and a sound library with sounds from real world coasters from which the user can choose freely. Set the sound of the catchcar-hook drop as well as the sound for the raising and lowering of the brake-fins as you like.
[] Customizable fog animations at the pulleys.
[] Auto placing of supports including footers taking the terrain height into account.
[] Additional ride control panels to force the coaster into a rollback and to test the brake-fins and the catchcar movement.
[] Additional customizable catwalks including catwalk lamps. All auto placed by the script.
[] Automated check of weather limits before each launch.
[] NO scripting is needed! To enable all features the coaster has to be in scripting-mode but this can be achieved by using third party assets such as [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1552221913&searchtext=locig+block+builder]'Custom Block Logic Builder' [/url] from [i]TheKadani[/i]. The 'Accelerator Kit' should be compatible with many other block script generator since it uses the same logic and states as 'BLockHelper.nlvm'.
[] It is possible to include the 'Accelerator Kit' easy into your own coaster control scripts as well.
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[h2]Installation[/h2]
To install the 'Accelerator Kit' you have to unpack the NL2PKG-file of the downloaded park. In the extracted park folder you will find the the folder 'NextGenerationHydraulicLaunchKit_Station'. Copy the complete folder into the base folder of your personal park. In the next step you simply have to place the NL2SCO-file you find inside the kit-folder inside your park. Then you can set up the 'Accelerator Kit' using 'Scene Object Properties' - window and following the manual.
[h2]Manual[/h2]
In the two folders 'NextGenerationHydraulicLaunchKit_Track' or 'NextGenerationHydraulicLaunchKit_Station' you fill find the file 'Manual.pdf'. This file is an elaborate manual for the 'Accelerator Kit' explaining in detail how it should be used and what settings are available.
[h2]Important Notes[/h2]
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[]The reset-buttons of the coasters are NOT working since I can not detect the reset-buttons via the scripts. So if something goes wrong please restart the park.
[] For the rollback/EMS recovery for the station please read the manual. This process is advance and a bit unstable if the user does something wrong.
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Coaster in the 5th preview pic: 'Xcelerator' by [i]Ahkro_[/i] & [i]Premier_Thrills[/i].