OD Scanner

2013-08-20T01:35:43Z

Anonymous:

The [[OD Scanner]] (Ore Density Scanner) is a tool that helps the player determine a relative amount of valuable resources. The OD Scanner can also be inserted into a [[Miner]] to give it a mining area of 5x5. Note that this device can be crafted into an improved, but more expensive and power-hungry version, the [[OV Scanner]].

== Recipe ==

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|A1=|B1=Glowstone Dust|C1=
|A2=Electronic Circuit|B2=RE Battery (Charged)|C2=Electronic Circuit
|A3=Insulated Copper Cable|B3=Insulated Copper Cable|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
|Output=OD Scanner
}}

== Usage ==

The OD Scanner is operated by activating it in a quickslot and right clicking with it. The Scanner scans all blocks in a 5x5 square, with the player in the middle. It evaluates all the blocks below player's position. Every valuable resource block adds 1 to the density of the area. After the scan, the total Ore Density in an area is then calculated according to the following formula:

'''OreDensity''' = 1000*'''TotalDensity'''/'''TotalBlocksScanned''', where '''TotalBlocksScanned''' is the total amount of blocks below the player. In this case, it is equal to 25x scan height. The result is rounded down to the nearest integer and output on player's screen.

== Recharging ==

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|Type=MFE Transmitter
|Top=OD Scanner
}}

Every usage drains 48 [[EU]], and with the total storage of 10 000 EU, this means that the OD Scanner can be used 211 times before having to be recharged. It can be recharged in the [[BatBox]], the [[MFE Transmitter]], or the [[MFS Unit]]. Note that the OD Scanner does not drain the player's [[BatPack]]!

== HAYO ==

The OD Scanner, or Ore Density Evaluation Device, does... uhm... evaluate the total Ore Density of the ground below your feet. [[file:picture_na.png|right|link=]]

In fact, it will '''scan a small area around you and then display the ore/stone ratio''' of the scanned area.

I've got to say, I have no clue about the exact mathematical algorithm either, but someone told me '''BIGGER values mean MORE ORE''' and are therefore GOOD.

'''And Good means Profit, HAYO!'''

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Miner

2013-08-17T16:32:34Z

Anonymous:

{{Block
|image=Miner_ig.png
|invimage=Grid_Miner
|type=Machine
|gravity=No
|dirt=No
|transparent=No
|light=no
|tool=bwrench
|stackable=Yes (64)
}}

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!

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

'''Pipe:''' [[Mining Pipe]] is consumed to dig down. Returned once the miner retracts

'''Drill bit:''' [[Mining Drill]] or [[Diamond Drill]]

===Optional===
'''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]] with [[Empty Cell]] | To collect source water blocks that get in the way of mining, and to clear + store lava in a stackable container.

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

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 ejected onto the surface next to the miner. Placing a chest next to the miner will result in the ore being stored in it instead.

Once the miner has finished you can retract the pipes by removing the Drill bit. Also you may place blocks (Dirt etc.) in the pipe slot to fill in the shaft when it retracts.

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 hauling buckets of Lava 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]]

However a miner with an [[OV Scanner]] mines all ore in a massive 9x9 block area!

[[file:miner_area_large.png|link=Miner|The 9x9 blocks area]]

==Liquids==
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 ''(filled with empty cells)'' it will extract the liquids for you, storing the lava in the cells for power generation!

== Recipe ==

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|A1=Electronic Circuit |B1=Machine |C1=Electronic Circuit
|B2=Mining Pipe
|B3=Mining Pipe
|Output=Miner
}}

== Energy Costs ==
''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

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.

'''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 ==
Miners can not mine through items like torches, redstone wiring etc.

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]

== HAYO ==

This device is surely most awesome. It will do your job and doesn't even want to be paid!

The Automated Miner requires three things to run: '''Energy''', a '''Drill Bit''' and '''[[Mining Pipe]]s'''.

Put some [[Mining Pipe]]s in the top-middle slot and an energy source (of course we recommend you our '''T500-Rechargeable Energy Storation Unit''' here, as well) in the lower one or supply it directly using an Energy Transfer Cable N-x.

Now the ''Miner'' will start its operation, digging and planting [[Mining Pipe]]s below it, as well as using the (hopefully) inserted [[OD Scanner]] or [[OV Scanner]] to scan for nearby ores.
Once detected, the ''Miner'' will dig to the detected ore and harvest it. All harvested ore will then be transported through the [[Mining Pipe]] and ejected on the surface, next to the ''Miner''.

The Miner will mine all ore in an 5x5 area (with itself in the center), as far down as possible (if you have enough pipes, that is). Upon reaching inpenetrable objects (f.e. Obsidian),
the miner will stop its operation.

Once you've stripped the entire area, you can just put any sort of block into the pipe slot. The ''Miner'' will then start WITHDRAWING all laid [[Mining Pipe]]s and replace them with the filling material.
This way, you will never "consume" [[Mining Pipe]]s. If the ''Miner'' stops operating in this mod, it has withdrawn all pipes and can be recollected for placing it on a new location.

Come on, let's do this together:

'''"HOW FRIKKIN AWESOME, HAYO!!!"'''

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