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Abdya: /* Unlocking Research */

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Unlocking Research

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	Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.		Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.

	Note: completed research are displayed in '''green'''. Queued research are '''blue'''. Unavailable research are '''red''', and '''orange''' indicates ~~studies~~ that can be completed because their dependencies are queued.		Note: completed research are displayed in '''green'''. Queued research are '''blue'''. Unavailable research are '''red''', and '''orange''' indicates research that can be completed because their dependencies are queued.

	A small blue "i" icon on a research item indicates that it is required to open the [[Portal]] - thus completing the game.		A small blue "i" icon on a research item indicates that it is required to open the [[Portal]] - thus completing the game.

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Unlocking Research

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	Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.		Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.

	Note: completed ~~studies~~ are displayed in '''green'''. Queued ~~studies~~ are '''blue'''. Unavailable ~~studies~~ are '''red''', and '''orange''' indicates studies that can be completed because their dependencies are queued.		Note: completed research are displayed in '''green'''. Queued research are '''blue'''. Unavailable research are '''red''', and '''orange''' indicates studies that can be completed because their dependencies are queued.

	A small blue "i" icon on a research item indicates that it is required to open the [[Portal]] - thus completing the game.		A small blue "i" icon on a research item indicates that it is required to open the [[Portal]] - thus completing the game.

Abdya: /* Unlocking Research */

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Unlocking Research

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	Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.		Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.

			Note: completed studies are displayed in '''green'''. Queued studies are '''blue'''. Unavailable studies are '''red''', and '''orange''' indicates studies that can be completed because their dependencies are queued.

			A small blue "i" icon on a research item indicates that it is required to open the [[Portal]] - thus completing the game.

	== Automatic Mining ==		== Automatic Mining ==

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	This article covers the very first steps of progression, explaining how resource extraction and machines work, and how to build a small starter factory.		This article covers the very first steps of progression, explaining how resource extraction and machines work, and how to build a small starter factory.
	New players are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with the [[Interface]] ~~article~~.		New players are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with the [[Interface]] and [[Hotkeys]] articles.

	__TOC__		__TOC__

Abdya: /* Collecting Copper Ore */

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Collecting Copper Ore

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	Both clusters and deposits can be mined using the [[Multitool]].		Both clusters and deposits can be mined using the [[Multitool]].
	However:		However ore clusters never deplete when mined manually, but surface deposits are depleted when you dig them up.
	* Ore clusters never deplete when mined manually
	* Surface deposits are depleted when you dig them up

	=== Collecting Fuel ===		=== Collecting Fuel ===

Abdya: /* Starting Production */

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Starting Production

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	Insert '''Fuel''' into the furnace to start the setup.		Insert '''Fuel''' into the furnace to start the setup.

	After the drilling progress bar fills up, the Drilling Rig will output ore directly into the Stone ~~Crate~~.		After the drilling progress bar fills up, the Drilling Rig will output ore directly into the Stone Chest.
	As long as the furnace has fuel, ore extraction will continue automatically.		As long as the furnace has fuel, ore extraction will continue automatically.

Abdya: /* Connecting the Machines */

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Connecting the Machines

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	=== Connecting the Machines ===		=== Connecting the Machines ===

	The Drilling Rig has:		The Drilling Rig has A kinetic energy input and an item output, shown as a dashed square.
	* A ~~'''~~kinetic energy input~~'''~~
	* An '''item output~~'''~~, shown as a dashed square

	Place a '''Stone ~~Crate~~''' at the item output.		Place a '''Stone Chest''' at the item output.

	Connect a '''Stirling Engine''' to the kinetic energy input.		Connect a '''Stirling Engine''' to the kinetic energy input.

Abdya: /* Next Steps (Homework) */

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Next Steps (Homework)

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 # Add '''Automatic Mining''' to the research queue.
-=== Waiting for Completion ===
+Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.
-Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.
+Open the map by pressing '''M''' and locate the nearest copper ore cluster.
-== Mining ==
+Place a '''Stone Crate''' at the item output.
-Next we want to find a place to drill for Chalcopyrite.  Press M to open your [[Interface#Map_%26_World_Generation|Map]]. If the ore names are not shown, use the Options button, and select Ore Names.  Find the nearest Chalcopyrite Ore to your home and walk over there.
+Connect a '''Stirling Engine''' to the kinetic energy input.
-Select the Drilling Rig from your inventory, but don't put it down just yet.  Check the text at the top of the screen to make sure that you are over the Chalcopyrite deposit.  Next, select your Basic Platform blocks and build a 6x6 platform. You can '''Drag''' to build an area or a line of blocks. You could build directly on the ground, but it's easier to keep things tidy on platforms.  If there's any dirt on top of the platform, the multitool can remove it.  Now place your drilling rig, checking that it's going to mine the correct ore.
+=== Starting Production ===
-On the back of the rig, there are 3 Kinetic inputs. Attach your hand generators to these (match the circles using R to rotate) and once placed, use Left Clicks to wind them up.
+Insert '''Fuel''' into the furnace to start the setup.
-On the other side of the rig, there's a square output port.  Put your Chest right in front of it, touching the rig.  Now the rig will happy mine ore for you while you are away doing other things.
+After the drilling progress bar fills up, the Drilling Rig will output ore directly into the Stone Crate.
 == Next Steps (Homework) ==
-Here's some ideas that you might want to do to move forward.
+At this point, you have a working basic factory and access to automation. Here are several directions you can take next to continue your progress:
-* Feed and Empty your copper smelter.  Use a [[Chest]] and a [[Robot Arm]] to feed ore into the smelter and take out copper plates. Use [[Conveyor]]<nowiki/>s to move items from place to place.
+==== Set up your first Circuit production ====
-* Replace the drilling rig hand generators with sterling engines. You'll need a fuel source (An [[Atmospheric Condenser]] to feed water into an [[Automatic Farm]] to feed wood into a [[Furnace]])
+This will be your first truly complex and multi-stage task, but it’s essential: research costs increase exponentially with your progress.
-* Make copper more efficient. Middle Mouse click on some Chalcopyrite ore. To the right is a series of machines that prosses the ore into different forms.  Multiple plates can be made from a single ore.
+Insert the appropriate [[Circuit]] into Computers — this will dramatically increase their computation output.
 == Closing ==
 We hope you find this guide useful.  If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to put them into the '''Talk''' page, and we'll review them.  Also, if you have any questions, we have a Discord channel here : [https://discord.com/channels/446797368839503893/500231296178585600 General Discord Channel]

Abdya: /* Waiting for Completion */

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Waiting for Completion

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	Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.		Once all required research has been queued, all that remains is to wait for the research to complete.

	~~Now fuel the new furnace, and we're ready to do some Research.~~

	Press '''J''' to access your research tree. We are going to unlock [[Automatic Mining]], but it's locked behind two other technologies. So first, research [[Basic Machines]] by clicking on it, then clicking on '''Start Research'''. Once that's complete, unlock Automation and then Automatic Mining. If the research progress stops, you've probably run out of fuel.

	== Mining ==		== Mining ==

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	At this point, you have a working basic factory and access to automation. Here are several directions you can take next to continue your progress:		At this point, you have a working basic factory and access to automation. Here are several directions you can take next to continue your progress:

	~~====~~ Automate fuel production ~~====~~		* '''Automate fuel production'''
	Coal is the most reliable option: you’ll only need one more Drilling Rig placed on a coal cluster, and it will be able to supply fuel both for itself and for other machines. Alternatively, if the nearby soil fertility allows it, you can build an [[Automatic Farm]] and supply it with water using an [[Atmospheric Condenser]].		Coal is the most reliable option: you’ll only need one more Drilling Rig placed on a coal cluster, and it will be able to supply fuel both for itself and for other machines. Alternatively, if the nearby soil fertility allows it, you can build an [[Automatic Farm]] and supply it with water using an [[Atmospheric Condenser]].

	~~====~~ Automate copper ore processing ~~====~~		* '''Automate copper ore processing'''
	Use [[Conveyor\|conveyors]] to deliver ore to Smelters; to place items onto them, use [[Robot Arm]].		Use [[Conveyor\|conveyors]] to deliver ore to Smelters; to place items onto them, use [[Robot Arm]].
	With the same Robot Arms, unload the smelters onto another conveyor and place a Chest at the end.		With the same Robot Arms, unload the smelters onto another conveyor and place a Chest at the end.
	Don’t forget to supply fuel to all furnaces!		Don’t forget to supply fuel to all furnaces!

	~~====~~ Improve ore smelting efficiency ~~====~~		* '''Improve ore smelting efficiency'''
	Middle-click (MMB) on any copper ore and check its processing recipes.		Middle-click (MMB) on any copper ore and check its processing recipes.
	Some of them allow you to produce more than one plate from a single unit of ore.		Some of them allow you to produce more than one plate from a single unit of ore.

	~~====~~ Explore the machines you’ve already unlocked ~~====~~		* '''Explore the machines you’ve already unlocked'''
	Use MMB to inspect any machine (in the Catalogue, Research tree, inventory, or after placing it in the world).		Use MMB to inspect any machine (in the Catalogue, Research tree, inventory, or after placing it in the world).
	Compare their input and output values, examine available recipes, and think about how you can use them right now.		Compare their input and output values, examine available recipes, and think about how you can use them right now.

	~~====~~ Set up your first Circuit production ~~====~~		* '''Set up your first Circuit production'''
	This will be your first truly complex and multi-stage task, but it’s essential: research costs increase exponentially with your progress.		This will be your first truly complex and multi-stage task, but it’s essential: research costs increase exponentially with your progress.
	Insert the appropriate [[Circuit]] into Computers — this will dramatically increase their computation output.		Insert the appropriate [[Circuit]] into Computers — this will dramatically increase their computation output.