Space engineers automated mining rig tutorial.

This is a quick how to guide tutorial on how to set up a basic automated mining rig in Space engineers using event controllers.

[@lostscotsman]

Nice, neat, clearly explained and straight to the point tutorial, thank you.

[@tfk_001]

Got this in my recommended.... Important to note that after a certain radius it is advisable to have drills on both sides to avoid a klang incident. Made one about a km in diameter

[@Buttered_Charcoal]

dude you have no idea how long ive been looking for a video like this you are the goat man

[@zenhookah9296]

same !!

[@typhonplume9374]

There is actually dozens of videos on this topic.

[@carbonateofsodium]

Finally, one that's purpose is not digging a moat

[@MrSteve_]

😂😂😂

[@_Grumpy_Panda_]

If you don't need the stone, you could put filters on and have it toss all the stone out into a pit in the back somewhere, or set up a refinery specifically to smelt the stone to free up space so it runs longer, and you only get useful materials, instead of half stone, half ore.

[@StewartThompson-ib2se]

Very informative, thanks Mr Steve 👍

[@MrSteve_]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@KlipFlipz]

Outstanding, just started getting into Space Engineers. Steep learning curve but unlimited potential. 🧸

[@fredpryde8555]

thanks for the info i never thought about using event controllers

[@MrSteve_]

No problem! Happy to help.

[@shortnr]

Just a note: I think you can have a gap of one between each drill and have the same mining area, since the drills have a drill radius of two blocks (so they each carve out an additional one half block to either side).

[@SmooreMC85]

You can have up to 4 small grid blocks between small grid drills but you may want to slow it down. I usually settle on 3 spaces between each drill.

[@nicholasmeador2874]

Thank you. Very concise

[@MrSteve_]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@VirtualHolocaust]

YO! Whats that inertial tensioner do? Is that why its not all like wobbly? i use this to mine i just like do it manually tho. But i always wondered why yours didnt sway is that what the inertial tensioner does? Back when i played early access out pistons exploded generally as well as the hinges.

[@MrMusicboy91]

What do you think about hinges with the rotor with like 5 drills

[@thiccmcbutters8805]

absolute legend, thank for this. my survival runs are gonna go a lot better now!😅

[@vincewilson1]

Good one. Thank you.

[@MrSteve_]

Glad you liked it!

[@soursnarl]

Solid information

[@MrSteve_]

Thanks

[@redroyce4590]

Woah... thank you so much for making a tutorial straight to the point like this ! Also question where are you from ? Ur accent reminds of how certain people in Belgium, Flanders speak haha

[@MrSteve_]

hello, thanks for the nice comment, glad you liked it. I’m from scotland

[@MrJay_White]

do the same thing with a mess of small and large grid parts so it works with no inertia tensor.

[@boss0nomaka102]

what mod lets you manually type in the number for velocity? This bit 1:41

[@MrSteve_]

You just hold control and left click to type the number in.

[@boss0nomaka102]

thanks@@MrSteve_

[@BringBackAuntJemima]

140 hours in and I just learned that you can use the toolbars on an event controller…

[@ExperiencePlayers]

What is the right way to extend it further down? I tried to add 6 pistons and it got really wobbly and i couldnt get the settings right. Pipes for the extra space down + 2 pistons again?

[@orbitaltoilet1992]

Thats the way ive seen done in a few tutorials. Never personally tried that though.

[@SmooreMC85]

I use inertia tensor on the pistons but not the advanced rotor. I add go from large grid piston to small advanced rotor head to medium conveyor to small grid drill. The out sideways from the small drill three conveyor blocks then repeat drill conveyor etc. i just setup a Derrick with 16 drill radius like this for silver and gold.

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

I also randomly built this

[@Kaig3nesis]

I cant find one anywhere that shows how to add pistons to the rig.

[@MrSteve_]

Do you mean to extend the reach, after the initial plunge? you can place a mag plate on the side of a drill that’s next to voxel, place a couple of armour blocks coming out the voxel for the mag plate to lock onto. detach the drills from pistons, then retract the pistons, add additional pistons then place a hinge on end of pistons and a hinge part on drills and attach them.

[@Septagramable]

Why does one of the pistons go up?

[@MrSteve_]

It gives you more space to place the other pistons, and also can be used for a final plunge when the main pistons are fully extended.

[@VirtualHolocaust]

i dont get it if you are playing creative why mine?

[@MrSteve_]

you can play and build in whatever mode you like to.

[@IAmAftermath94]

It's a tutorial.. why not make it in creative?

[@VirtualHolocaust]

@@IAmAftermath94 so you generally play survival?

[@VirtualHolocaust]

@@IAmAftermath94 OH! also i found out thats how you find out how you have leaks to keep a cabon from sealing is you take it to creative and turn on the like tester from that mod.

[@colbylawson5331]

It's called having fun.