- Repeated Excavation Island mining runs
- Players who already have Plasma Drill access and battery supply
- Controlled drilling with onboard storage
Workshop blueprint / MIN-02
Mining Vehicle - Stable Tool Contact
A low six-wheel mining carrier that keeps a Plasma Drill visible, controls head pressure, and protects steering while hauling recovered material.
Advanced60–90 minutes1–2 mechanicsVersion 1.0
- You have not unlocked the Plasma Drill recipe
- Battery production cannot support the trip
- A handheld or stationary tool can reach the same target safely
Workshop baseline
Use these dimensions and targets for the first working version. They are a practical starting layout, not a fixed in-game preset; adjust them only after the baseline passes its tests.
Plan the craftable parts →- 01Footprint
- 14 × 24 blocks
- 02Wheel layout
- 6 wheels / front steering
- 03Tool travel
- 2 Pistons, short controlled stroke
- 04Tool power
- Battery supply
- 05Cargo
- 1 Large Chest or open collection bay
- 06Travel state
- Head raised and locked
02 / Prepare the bench
Part manifest
The quantities below describe one baseline build. Optional parts are marked so you can prove the working system before spending on lighting, storage, or automation.
PartQtyJob in this buildPriority
Direct crafting cost
This total multiplies each listed part by its preferred Craftbot or Mechanic Station recipe. Processed materials and block recipes are shown as direct inputs instead of being expanded into every earlier production step.
- Craftable part types
- 10/10
- Station time
- 7m
- Input types
- 11
96 neededMetal Block Level 2
Craftbot10 batches · 1m 40sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 200Ember × 40Water × 10
6 neededWheel
Craftbot6 batches · 1m 30sAvailable from the start
Wood Block Level 1 × 120Metal Block Level 1 × 30Beeswax × 18
8 neededBearing
Craftbot8 batches · 40sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 8
1 neededDriver's Seat Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 2Circuit Board × 1Cotton × 10
1 neededGas Engine Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 5Circuit Board × 1Crude Oil × 5
1 neededPlasma Drill Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 1mWarehouse progression
Metal Block Level 2 × 100Component Kit × 10Circuit Board × 10
2 neededPiston Level 1
Craftbot2 batches · 20sQuest or Farmer task
Metal Block Level 2 × 20Component Kit × 2Circuit Board × 2
1 neededController Level 1
Craftbot1 batch · 10sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 5Component Kit × 1Circuit Board × 5Glue × 1
1 neededLarge Chest
Craftbot1 batch · 30sGrowlab reward
Metal Block Level 2 × 20Circuit Board × 5Glue × 5
2 neededSwitch
Craftbot2 batches · 10sAvailable from the start
Metal Block Level 1 × 2Circuit Board × 2
04 / Build in testable systems
Construction sequence
Do not place the next system until the checkpoint under the current stage is true. That keeps steering, motion, power, and storage failures separate.
01
Prove the loaded carrier
Build a stable six-wheel chassis before the drill is attached.
- Place the steering axle far enough forward to support the future head.
- Mount the seat, engine, and storage low inside the wheelbase.
- Use temporary blocks equal to the planned head mass during the road test.
02
Build the drill module separately
Create a short, rigid head with a known neutral position.
- Mount the Plasma Drill where the driver can see the contact point.
- Use two aligned Pistons rather than a long unsupported arm.
- Add physical stops so retraction cannot pull the drill into the chassis.
03
Separate the controls
Prevent travel inputs from activating the mining head.
- Use one Switch for the drill and another for head movement or lock state.
- Connect the Controller only to the Pistons or positioning bearings.
- Mark the fully retracted travel state.
04
Run a controlled contact test
Apply tool pressure without unloading the steering axle.
- Approach square to a safe target at low vehicle power.
- Advance the head in short steps.
- Reverse immediately if the vehicle begins climbing or the steering wheels lighten.
Workshop tools
Each tool below has a specific job in this build. Finish that job, then move to the next stage instead of wiring and tuning everything at once.
Frame build and field recovery
↗Lift
Supports the chassis while the heavy tool head is balanced.
Commissioning
↗Connect Tool
Separates vehicle drive, head positioning, and drill power.
Module installation
↗Weld Tool
Attaches the tested drill module to the carrier without rebuilding it.
Before the first mining run
↗Paint Tool
Marks travel position, work position, and emergency stop.
Connection map
Read each row from input to output. Name or color the physical controls to match this map before closing the bodywork.
Driver's SeatCarrier drive
→Gas EngineLow travel power
ControllerHead position
→PistonsShort synchronized travel
Tool SwitchMining power
→Plasma DrillIndependent toggle
Travel SwitchHead lock
→ControllerRetracted position
07 / Commission the build
Test bench
Run these checks with the normal load fitted. If one fails, make the listed physical change and repeat that same test before changing another variable.
TestPass conditionIf it fails
Weighted steering
Front wheels steer with simulated head mass
Move the front axle forward or shift storage rearward
Contact test
Head advances without lifting the chassis
Lower the contact line and shorten Piston travel
Emergency reverse
Vehicle backs away with the head partially extended
Add clearance and a direct manual retract control
Scenario variants
Change the proven baseline for the route or job you actually have. Every upgrade adds a tradeoff, so repeat the test bench afterward.
Remove the vehicle drive and anchor a guided drill frame
Safer contact but no mobile collection
Separate driving and drill controls
Better visibility, requires coordination
Add protected battery and output storage
Heavier return trip
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