Basic Assembler
| Basic Assembler | |
|---|---|
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| Function: | A basic assembler to produce a limited selection of components. Req... |
| DLC? | Vanilla |
| Fits large grid | |
| Mass: | 2208.0 kg |
| Hitpoints: | 9700 |
| PCU: | 40 |
| Size: | 1x1x1 |
| Time to Build: | 40 sec |
| Data Controls: | [purge] (?)) |
The Basic Assembler is the early game version of the 
Assembler. You use Assemblers in Survival mode in order to make components for construction, or to disassmeble components for recycling.
Usage
In early game, you typically use the Basic Assembler together with the 
Survival Kit and the Basic Refinery.
Either of these blocks can output the ingots that the Basic Assembler needs as input.
- Either fill the Basic Assembler with materials (such as ingots), or conveyor its ports to a (Basic) Refinery or Survival Kit.
- Open the Production screen in the Terminal.
- Choose one of two modes and queue up items from the list.
- Assembler — craft items
- Disassembler — recycle items
Find details in the Production article.
What's the difference between a Basic and a full Assembler?
The Basic Assembler does not have preconfigured blueprints to queue up all components for specific large and small grid blocks.
In the category of components, the Basic Assembler cannot produce the following mid- to end-game components:
In the category of Ammunition, a Basic Assembler cannot create any mid- or endgame ammo (it produces only S-10, S-20A, MR-20, MR-50A magazines and Gatling Ammo Boxes).
In the category of Character Tools, it cannot create Proficient and Elite tools.
In the category of Character Weapons, it cannot create Elite pistols and rifles and rocket launchers.
The upgraded block which can produce those item is the Assembler that you should work towards next.
Power
Ensure the Basic Assembler has enough power: It has a minimum required power input of 1.00 kW (idling), and a maximum power requirement of 280 kW.
Construction
The Basic Assembler is a 1x1x1 large grid block. It's among the first blocks you build in early game.
You typically combine it with a Basic Refinery and with either 
Solar Panels or 
Wind Turbines on your first base.
Recipe
 Basic Assembler | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component | Large Ship/Station Required | Large Ship/Station Optional | Small Ship Required | Small Ship Optional |
 Steel Plate | 60 | 20 | — | — |
 Motor | 10 | — | — | — |
 Display | 4 | — | — | — |
 Construction Comp. | 40 | — | — | — |
 Computer | 80 | — | — | — |
Projector
Sensor
Automaton Sensor
Sound Block
Timer Block
Programmable Block
Control Panel
Control Panel Pedestal
Button Panel
Vertical Button Panel
Sci-Fi One-Button Terminal
Sci-Fi Four-Button Panel
Sci-Fi Control Panel
Inset Button Panel
Button Panel Pedestal
Bridge Button Panel
Custom Turret Controller
Action Relay
AI Basic
AI Recorder
AI Flight
AI Defensive
AI Offensive
Event Controller
Large Cargo Container
Medium Cargo Container
Small Cargo Container
Modular Cargo Container
Store
Contracts Block
Connector/Ejector
Small Connector/Ejector
Collector
Conveyor Sorter
Small Conveyor Sorter
Conveyor Frame
Conveyor Converter
