How do I switch off my engine?
I have seen videos of players switching off their engines and floating in space, and their screens iceing up.
I can't seem to find this, I thought it was on the (4) right hand UI, but all I can see is silent running, am I missing something?
Best Answer
It is in the right hand UI (4), but it's under modules, not functions. Use the panel tab change (Q/E), then up/down to the thrusters (W/S) and the UI select button (space?) to disable the engines/thrusters.
If you want to get the full cooling effect, you'll want to shut down more than just the engines. Probably leave only life support and power plant running... Start at the top of the list to shut down the highest power draw things.
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Answer 2
As Cmdr Freiheit has explained, use the Modules tab to shut thrusters down to float in space.
However, I don't think shutting down everything (except Power Plant as that cannot be shut down) produces the freezing effect any more, those videos you've seen are from Beta or earlier.
If you want to see the awesome freezing effect for yourself, you need the Heat Sink Launcher in later builds.
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