Mineral Detector
The Mineral Detector is a craftable tool that helps the player find Raw Materials, Fragments, and certain geographic locations. It acts as a proximity detector for items with identifiable signatures.
The mineral detector can sniff out raw materials, potentially saving you hundreds of hours of searching. ― PDA.
Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tools |
| Description | Proximity detector used to locate materials, fragments, and other items with identifiable signatures. |
| Blueprint Source | Fragments |
| Acquired From | Fabricator |
| Size | 1 |
| Debug ID | metaldetector |
Fragment Information
- Item: Mineral Detector Fragment
- Location: Tech Sites, Arctic Kelp Forest, Delta Island, Shallow Twisty Bridges
- Debug ID:
metaldetectorfragment
Usage
When held, the Mineral Detector displays the current target material and a sine graph showing the player's proximity to the target. The Detector makes a repeating beep that becomes more frequent as the player gets closer to the selected material.
Target materials can be selected only from among those material types that the player is in close enough proximity to. The player cycles through these on the Detector's display with:
- RMB: Next material
- F: Previous one
Available Targets
The detector can locate the following resources and items:
- Argentite Outcrop
- Calaverite Outcrop
- Copper Ore
- Crystalline Sulfur
- Diamond
- Fragments (for incomplete blueprints)
- Galena Outcrop
- Gel Sack
- Gold
- Ion Cube
- Kyanite
- Lead
- Limestone Outcrop
- Lithium
- Magnetite
- Metal Salvage
- Nickel Ore
- Quartz
- Ruby
- Salt Deposit
- Silver Ore
- Spy Pengling Research Sites
- Table Coral
- Titanium
- Uraninite Crystal
Recipe
The blueprint for this tool is acquired by scanning the Mineral Detector found at the following locations:
- Delta Island: Inside a cargo box at the Emergency Supply Cache (-234, 31, -728).
- Emergency Supply Cache: (-584, -33, 22).
- Shallow Twisty Bridges: Floating tech site.
It is crafted in the Fabricator using the following components:
- x1 Battery
- x1 Titanium
- x1 Copper Wire
- x1 Silicone Rubber
Databank Entry
Using a complex blend of electromagnetic field transmission and beta decay detection, the mineral detector is capable of identifying nearby resources and approximating distance.
Two antennae emit an advanced pattern of waves to detect specific materials for mining. An ultra-bright display visually communicates distance to the target resource. Proximity alarms add an extra layer of information for finite spatial positioning.
Source: Unlock the Mineral Detector
Gallery
Mineral Detector Design Process - Concept Art by Evgeny Park
Mineral Detector Design Process - Concept Art by Evgeny Park
Mineral Detector Design Process - Concept Art by Evgeny Park
