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The Automated Miner is the lazy man's answer to mining.
The automated '''Miner''' is the lazy man's answer to mining.


Why spend all that time down in dangerous caves when with a little EU, and a few bits and pieces, when you can mine ore from the surface!
Why spend all that time down in dangerous caves when, with a little EU, and a few bits and pieces, you can mine ore from the surface!?


== Recipe ==
== Recipe ==
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See: [http://crafting-guide.com/item/miner Crafting Guide]


==Requirements==
== Requirements ==
To run the Automated Miner requires 3 things, with several optional highly recommended things:
Running the Miner requires 3 things:


'''Energy:''' From a cable or portable sources (NOT including Tier II or Tier III energy devices.) Batpacks work. It will only accept 32EU/p
*'''Energy''' from a cable or portable sources. It will only accept 32EU/p
*'''[[Mining Pipe]]''' is consumed to dig down, but will be returned if the drill is removed.
*A '''{{Gin|Mining Drill}}''' or '''{{Gin|Diamond Drill}}'''


'''Pipe:''' [[Mining Pipe]] is consumed to dig down. Returned once the miner retracts
=== Optional ===
*An '''{{Gin|OD Scanner}}''' or '''{{Gin|OV Scanner}}''', so that it branches off to the sides to mine blocks, instead of just boring a shaft directly down.
*A '''{{Gin|Pump}}''' to collect lava and water blocks that get in the way of mining.


'''Drill bit:''' [[Mining Drill]] or [[Diamond Drill]]
These are optional, but ''highly recommended''.


===Optional===
== Operation ==
'''Scanner:''' [[OD Scanner]] or [[OV Scanner]] | So that it branches off to the sides to mine blocks, instead of just boring a shaft directly down.


'''Pump:''' [[Pump]] | To collect source water blocks that get in the way of mining, and to clear + store lava in a tank.
[[File:Miner_GUI.png|250px|thumb|right|The GUI of the Miner containing a [[Diamond Drill]], [[Mining Pipe]], an [[OV Scanner]], and an [[Ejector Upgrade]].]]


==Operation==
To use the Miner, insert a Drill Bit into the top-left, a Scanner in the bottom-left and Mining Pipes into the middle-left.


[[File:Miner_GUI.png|250px|thumb|right|The GUI of the Miner. It contains a [[Diamond Drill]], [[Mining Pipe]], [[OV Scanner]], and [[Ejector Upgrade]].]]
The Miner will consume the pipes to dig down extracting ore it finds in its scan range. ''(See Scanning Range section)''


To use the miner insert a Drill Bit into the top-left, a Scanner in the bottom-left and your Mining Pipes into the middle-left.
Any ore found will be brought up and stored in the inventory of the Miner. Placing an {{Gin|Ejector Upgrade}} in the top right slot will make the Miner eject the ores and cobblestone into whatever inventory the Ejector Upgrade is set to eject to.


The miner will consume the pipes to dig down extracting ore it finds in its scan range''(See Scanning Range section)''.
Once the Miner has finished, you can retract the pipes by removing the Drill bit.


Any ore found will be brought up and stored in the inventory of the Miner. Placing an [[Ejector Upgrade]] in the top right slot will make the Miner eject the ores and cobblestone into whatever inventory the Ejector Upgrade is set to eject to.
An easy method of efficiently mining with the Miner is to dig down to the upper level of the strata containing the ore you are seeking. Dig through a tunnel until you find a scan result you are happy with and set up the Miner. For power, consider using a {{Gin|Geothermal Generator}}, as you are likely to be relatively deep and pumping Lava from a {{Gin|Pump}} adjacent to the Miner is an energy efficient means to power the Miner.


Once the miner has finished you can retract the pipes by removing the Drill bit.
== Scanning Range ==
 
A miner with an {{Gin|OD Scanner}} mines all ore in a 5x5 block area around it.
An easy method of efficiently mining with the Automated Miner is to dig down to the upper level of the strata containing the ore you are seeking. Dig through a tunnel until you find a scan result you are happy with and set up the Miner. For power, consider using a [[Geothermal Generator]], as you are likely to be relatively deep and pumping Lava from a [[Pump]] adjacent to the Miner is an energy efficient means to power the Miner.
 
==Scanning range==
A miner with an [[OD Scanner]] mines all ore in a 5x5 block area around it.


[[file:miner_area.png|link=Miner|The 5x5 blocks area]]
[[file:miner_area.png|link=Miner|The 5x5 blocks area]]


However a miner with an [[OV Scanner]] mines all ore in a massive 13x13 block area!
However, a miner with an {{Gin|OV Scanner}} mines all ore in a massive 13x13 block area!


==Liquids==
== Liquids ==
If the miner hits water or lava while tunneling it will stop unless they are cleared.
If the Miner hits water or lava while tunneling it will stop unless they are cleared.


Alternatively if you place a [[Pump]] next to the miner, it will extract the liquids for you, storing the lava in the tank and discarding the water.
Placing a {{Gin|Pump}} next to the Miner will automatically extract liquids, storing the lava in the tank and discarding the water.


== Energy Costs ==
== Energy Costs ==
''Rough'' power costs for one operation:
''Rough'' power costs for one operation:
*'''Mining Drill:''' ~450-470 EU
*'''Diamond Drill:''' ~880-900 EU
*'''OD Scanner:''' ~65-75 EU
*'''OV Scanner:''' ~165-190 EU


'''Mining Drill:''' ~450-470 EU
So the cost to drill down 1 level with a Mining Drill + OD Scanner is ~460+~70 = ~530 EU


'''Diamond Drill:''' ~880-900 EU
And the cost to drill down 1 level with a Diamond Drill + OD Scanner is ~890+~70 = ~960 EU
 
'''OD Scanner:''' ~65-75 EU
 
'''OV Scanner:''' ~165-190 EU
 
So the cost to drill down 1 level with a Mining Drill + OD Scanner is ~460+~70 = 530
 
And the cost to drill down 1 level with a Diamond Drill + OD Scanner is ~890+~70 = 960
 
Diamond Drills are far more expensive but far faster. ~4 times as fast.


The Diamond Drill is far more expensive but around four times faster.


'''EU/Tick:'''
'''EU/Tick:'''
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== Other Notes ==
== Other Notes ==
Miners can not mine through items like torches, redstone wiring etc.
*Miners can not mine through items like torches, redstone wiring, etc.
 
*In the 2.X Experimental version of IndustrialCraft there is an {{Gin|Advanced Miner}} with two modes: blacklist and whitelist. It can accept up to [[Tier System|High Voltage (512 EU/t)]], and does not need Mining Pipe or a Mining Drill.
In the 2.X Experimental version of Industrialcraft there is an [[Advanced Miner]] with two modes, Blacklist and Whitelist, and it can accept up to High Voltage (512 EU/t), and does not need mining pipe or a mining drill.
*Sought after blocks are controlled in the .minecraft/config/IC2.cfg file on the line start with '''valuableOres=''', if you want to add blocks from other mods the list is a comma separated set of blocks following this pattern: blockID-Damage:ScannerValue, ; when the damage value is not specified all possible values match. [http://forum.industrial-craft.net/index.php?page=Thread&postID=30013 Example]
 
Sought after blocks are controlled in the .minecraft/config/IC2.cfg file on the line start with '''valuableOres=''', if you want to add blocks from other mods the list is a comma separated set of blocks following this pattern: blockID-Damage:ScannerValue, ; when the damage value is not specified all possible values match. [http://forum.industrial-craft.net/index.php?page=Thread&postID=30013 Example]

Revision as of 13:07, 24 March 2017

Miner
Miner ig.png
Grid Miner.png
Properties
Type Machine
Tool Grid Wrench.png




Stackable Yes (64)





Tier


Next tier Grid Advanced Miner.png Advanced Miner
Energy Consumption
Max EU Input 32 EU/t (LV)
EU Use 2-3 EU/t
Increases depending on drill and or scanner
EU Storage 1000 EU
Technical Details
UU Cost {{{uu_cost}}}
First appearance Early IC1
ID IC2:blockMachine@7


The automated Miner is the lazy man's answer to mining.

Why spend all that time down in dangerous caves when, with a little EU, and a few bits and pieces, you can mine ore from the surface!?

Recipe[edit]


Grid Electronic Circuit.png


Grid Chest.png
Grid Machine.png
Grid Mining Pipe.png


Grid Electronic Circuit.png


Grid Miner.png


Requirements[edit]

Running the Miner requires 3 things:

  • Energy from a cable or portable sources. It will only accept 32EU/p
  • Mining Pipe is consumed to dig down, but will be returned if the drill is removed.
  • A Grid Mining Drill.png Mining Drill or Grid Diamond Drill.png Diamond Drill

Optional[edit]

  • An Grid OD Scanner.png OD Scanner or Grid OV Scanner.png OV Scanner, so that it branches off to the sides to mine blocks, instead of just boring a shaft directly down.
  • A Grid Pump.png Pump to collect lava and water blocks that get in the way of mining.

These are optional, but highly recommended.

Operation[edit]

The GUI of the Miner containing a Diamond Drill, Mining Pipe, an OV Scanner, and an Ejector Upgrade.

To use the Miner, insert a Drill Bit into the top-left, a Scanner in the bottom-left and Mining Pipes into the middle-left.

The Miner will consume the pipes to dig down extracting ore it finds in its scan range. (See Scanning Range section)

Any ore found will be brought up and stored in the inventory of the Miner. Placing an Grid Ejector Upgrade.png Ejector Upgrade in the top right slot will make the Miner eject the ores and cobblestone into whatever inventory the Ejector Upgrade is set to eject to.

Once the Miner has finished, you can retract the pipes by removing the Drill bit.

An easy method of efficiently mining with the Miner is to dig down to the upper level of the strata containing the ore you are seeking. Dig through a tunnel until you find a scan result you are happy with and set up the Miner. For power, consider using a Grid Geothermal Generator.png Geothermal Generator, as you are likely to be relatively deep and pumping Lava from a Grid Pump.png Pump adjacent to the Miner is an energy efficient means to power the Miner.

Scanning Range[edit]

A miner with an Grid OD Scanner.png OD Scanner mines all ore in a 5x5 block area around it.

The 5x5 blocks area

However, a miner with an Grid OV Scanner.png OV Scanner mines all ore in a massive 13x13 block area!

Liquids[edit]

If the Miner hits water or lava while tunneling it will stop unless they are cleared.

Placing a Grid Pump.png Pump next to the Miner will automatically extract liquids, storing the lava in the tank and discarding the water.

Energy Costs[edit]

Rough power costs for one operation:

  • Mining Drill: ~450-470 EU
  • Diamond Drill: ~880-900 EU
  • OD Scanner: ~65-75 EU
  • OV Scanner: ~165-190 EU

So the cost to drill down 1 level with a Mining Drill + OD Scanner is ~460+~70 = ~530 EU

And the cost to drill down 1 level with a Diamond Drill + OD Scanner is ~890+~70 = ~960 EU

The Diamond Drill is far more expensive but around four times faster.

EU/Tick:

A miner with a Mining Drill and OD Scanner will use ~2-3 EU/t.

A miner with a Diamond Drill and OV Scanner will use ~20-24 EU/t due to the higher cost per tool and faster mining speed.

Other Notes[edit]

  • Miners can not mine through items like torches, redstone wiring, etc.
  • In the 2.X Experimental version of IndustrialCraft there is an Grid Advanced Miner.png Advanced Miner with two modes: blacklist and whitelist. It can accept up to High Voltage (512 EU/t), and does not need Mining Pipe or a Mining Drill.
  • Sought after blocks are controlled in the .minecraft/config/IC2.cfg file on the line start with valuableOres=, if you want to add blocks from other mods the list is a comma separated set of blocks following this pattern: blockID-Damage:ScannerValue, ; when the damage value is not specified all possible values match. Example



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