Space Engineers: Building and Naming Blocks for the Ultimate Automated Drill Rig | Part 1

Welcome back, Space Engineers! 🚀
In this episode, we're diving into the build process of our ultimate automated drill rig. This is Part 1, where we focus on constructing and naming all the essential blocks for our rig. Whether you're new to Space Engineers or a seasoned pro, this guide will help you set up your own automated mining operation.
🔧 What You'll See in This Episode:
Detailed block placement and construction
Naming blocks for easy scripting
Tips and tricks for efficient building
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Laying your foundation
01:05 - Ores and Ingots Storage
02:04 - Production Blocks
04:15 - Building the central pillar
06:41 - Building the solar tower
12:46 - Building the width pistons
15:06 - Building the depth pistons
16:01 - Adding the Drills
16:55 - Safety system adding welders
19:31 - Naming your blocks and groups
31:29 - Key Tip: Group/Block renaming and its effects
33:18 - Naming your timer blocks
37:38 - Naming your Event Controllers
39:25 - The secret sauce
🛠️ Next Episode:
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll dive into the programming side to make this drill rig fully operational!
⚠️ Note:
Uploads are currently slow due to my work commitments, recent illness, and my trusty but aging recording/editing PC. Additionally, I’m in the process of moving house soon, which might cause further delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Your support keeps me going!
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Thank you for watching and happy engineering!
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[@abaloth]

Nicely structured and detailed instruction video on your design. From chapters, a sprinkle of humor and explanation to why you have done certain things how you did them. Nicely Done. I think double stacking solar panels has been patched out recently ?. usually i double stack my solar panels so they touch each other, and that used to work well. however last time i tried i got 0 power from the solar panels on the back side. So you might want to double check if your double stacking works how you set it up now.

[@sh3rmangaming]

Yeah unfortunately i noticed this when i got to the programing part double stacking doesnt work anymore. i had planned on putting a note but it sliped my mind i will add a note to the video after work today. i haven't done it for a while as i use LWTS for tiered systems but wanted this to be something anyone could follow and use regardless of whether they have the ability to use mods or not.

[@dylanvh9465]

Ilike, imma try this! I always mine with autmated drones, it's time to try something new!

[@sh3rmangaming]

Yeah I normally do automated drones my self as well but this time I am going to attempt to make smaller drone versions of this rig

[@ericseidel4940]

Nice rig, but the result : a giant pot hole is not easy to use. I still don't understand why everyone is drilling verticaly. Suggestion : why not locate yourself on a lake, and drill HORIZONTALY against a mountain or a hill ? Instead of a rotating drill assy, use a horisontal swipe movment, moving a pile of drills. The result will be a nice square cave with a rounded end. Nice to protect you and a ship/rover for example.

[@sh3rmangaming]

Thanks for the suggestion, @ericseidel4940! That's an interesting idea. In the 'Let's Automate' series, we'll be building an inchworm rig that will weld the floor, ceiling, and walls as it goes. While the giant hole can be challenging to build in, it makes for a unique and interesting base. We'll do a tutorial on both the inchworm rig and the base once we're happy with them. Stay tuned to the 'Let's Automate' series to see the progress and have some input. I'll be taking a lot more ideas from the comments over there. 😊