Automation and logistics
Object Scanner
The Object Scanner is handheld equipment that searches for a selected item.
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Object Scanner acquisition
Use the Equipment Workshop after unlocking the Object Scanner recipe. Equip the finished Scanner, select an item to search for, and follow its audio cues as you move.
FIND THE ACTUAL LOCATION
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Filter a resource, then select a marker or location below for its purity, elevation and coordinates. The map is hosted here.
Standard resource types and purity · Game-data snapshot 1.2.3.1. Randomized worlds differ. Nearby markers may be separated by cliffs or caves.
127 Iron Ore locations
● Impure: amber● Normal: cyan● Pure: lime◆ Well outlet■ Well core
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Before you go
- Object Scanner recipe unlocked
- 4 Reinforced Iron Plates, 20 Wire, and 50 Screws
Farming steps
- Unlock the Object Scanner recipe through progression.
- Gather 4 Reinforced Iron Plates, 20 Wire, and 50 Screws.
- Open the Equipment Workshop and select Object Scanner.
- Complete the manual craft and equip the Scanner.
- Select a target item, then move in the direction indicated by the beeps and watch for changes in their rate.
- The Scanner reports relative proximity and direction; use its cues while exploring the area.
- The Scanner is an ingredient in the Nobelisk Detonator recipe, so keep one available if you want to make that equipment.
- You can make Wire and Screws in Constructors and Reinforced Iron Plates in an Assembler.
Repeat, collect and use
Use the Scanner again by selecting the target you want to locate. Craft another only when you need a spare or one for a Nobelisk Detonator.
Common mistakes
- Looking for an Object Scanner deposit or trying to manufacture it in a factory machine.
- Expecting its beeps to show an exact position instead of directional and proximity cues.
When to stop or switch
Stop scanning when you have found the target you were searching for.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.