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Kit (Autominer Small)

## Kit (Autominer Small)

:::infobox
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Created With | [Electronics Printer](/wiki/electronics-printer) **Mk2** |
| Cost | 15g [Copper](/wiki/copper), 100g [Steel](/wiki/steel), 50g [Electrum](/wiki/electrum), 15g [Invar](/wiki/invar) |

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## Autominer (Small)

:::infobox
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Power Usage | 200W |
| Placed With | [Kit (Autominer Small)](/wiki/kit-autominer-small) |

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### Deconstruction Steps

| Step | Tool | Recovered Item |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wrench](/wiki/wrench) | [Kit (Autominer Small)](/wiki/kit-autominer-small) |


## Description

The [Recurso](/wiki/recurso) SquareDig autominer is a structure that when built will mine a vertical 2x2 shaft until it hits bedrock. The autominer can be connected with a chute system, and is controllable by a logic network. Note that the autominer outputs more [ore](/wiki/ore) than than a conventional [Mining Drill](/wiki/mining-drill) over the same area.

## Building States

| State # | Tool | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Welding Torch](/wiki/welding-torch) | 3 x [Electronic Parts](/wiki/electronic-parts) |
| 2 | [Welding Torch](/wiki/welding-torch) | 3 x [Iron Sheets](/wiki/iron-sheets) |
| 3 | [Welding Torch](/wiki/welding-torch) | 4 x [Steel Sheets](/wiki/steel-sheets) |

## Operation

The unit is a platform with no power source and it is simply going to dump it's output. You will likely need a few completed frames, a power generator, wire to connect it and something like a hole to catch the ore.

## Notes

Ices mined this way will melt if the atmosphere around the miner is warm. Volatiles will catch fire on Mars during the day but won't on Europa because of the temperature difference.
It would be best to redirect the miner's output with chutes to an enclosed space and use an active vent to pump the gas inside a portable tank