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Type: Mod
Mod category: Block, Other
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Feb 4, 2017 @ 12:45pm
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Nanobot Build and Repair System

Description
Nanobot build and repair system
for small and large ships/stations (automatic welding/grindig/cleanup system)

Features
  • This system could repair damaged, build projected and grind marked/enemy blocks within range around the system. It also could collect floating objects (components/ore/ingot). (Maximum range adjustable via setting file, default 75m large version 25m small version)

  • The system could work in two modes.
    Search Mode
    Walk
    Only block within range and connected to the grid of the BaR-System or grids connected via connector, merge blocks, pistons, motors, .. are detected (attached grids via landing gears don't count)
    Fly
    All blocks in range of the BaR-System are detected, so a fly by ship/vehicle could be repaired. The drawback of this mode is its higher electric power consumption (10kW instead of 2kW). Collecting floating objects is only availabe in this mode

  • There are three modes for Welding / Grinding priority.
    Work Mode
    Weld before grind
    Grinding won't start until all blocks are build/repaired. Use this mode e.g. for a (ship) factory where the 'connecting' blocks between projector and build grid should be removed after complete build.
    Grind before weld
    Grind will start a soon as blocks to grind are detected. Use this mode e.g. while placing new blocks and you like to remove wrong placed blocks immediately after marking them.
    Grind if weld get stuck
    Grinding will start when all blocks are build/repaired or no material is available to continue welding. Use this mode e.g. if you like to retrieve missing materials by grinding 'old' ships.

  • The working range is individually adjustable in all directions (left,right,top,bottom,forward,backward).
  • The build/repair/grind (enemy blocks) priority could be adjusted by block classes:
    AutoRepairSystem, ShipController, Thruster, Gyroscope, CargoContainer, ControllableGun (Gatling gun/turret, Missle turret), EnergyBlocks (Reactors, Solar panels, batteries), Programmable Block (Programmable- and timers blocks), Projector, Functional Block (Airvent, Motor, ..), Production Block (Arc Furnace, Refinery, ..), Doors, ArmorBlock (Armor block and all switched off blocks)
  • Ignore Color feature: If you have intentionally unwelded blocks, you could setup a color in the terminal settings of the system. Blocks colored with that color would not be repaired/build (projected blocks will be created, but not fully welded).
  • Grind Color feature: Blocks colored with that color would automaticly be grinded. See Work mode for details on weld/grind order.
  • Janitor feature: If this function is enabled the system grinds blocks in range not owned by you or your fraction. This allows cleanup the 'garbage' in its range. While grinding these 'enemy' block the same priority as repairing blocks is used, so e.g. if "ControllableGun" is the highest priority enemy weapons will grinded first. This makes the BaR-System also an effective defence system. (For server admins this function could be switched off separately).(New)Options, that control the behavior while grinding Enemy/Neutral blocks.
    Janitor grind to disable only: Grinding stops as soon the block is out of order.
    Janitor grind to hack only : Grinding stops as soon the block hacked.
  • Collect floating objects. The system could also collect any kind of floating objects in range. The priority of components, ore, ingot, stone, gravel could be separately changed/switch on/off.
  • Needed materials for build/repair are automaticly pulled out of the connected conveyor/container system and/or the internal inventory (If "Use conveyor" is set).
  • Materials from grinded inventories are automaticly pulled into the BaR-System and if the inventory of the BaR block is full, automaticly pushed into the connected containers.
  • 'Friendly' damage detection. Blocks grinded by you or a fraction member will not be repaired immediately. There is a timeout of 60[s]. This gives you the chance to grind and remove the block. If you grind it by mistake, it will be repaired after the timeout. (Works for angle grinder and ship grinder)
  • System is fully controlable via terminal
  • Queuing of missing materials, displaying system state on panels is available via scripting interface.
    An out of the box script is available, for details please see http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=867822734
  • System could be controlled also via scripting interface.
    This allows full control over the range, welding order, ignore special blocks, missing materials, ..
    A separate demo blueprint is available. It shows some of the scripting features of the block (including queuing items inside assemblers). See http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=867483764
  • Status lights showing the current state of the block:
    Top light
    Lower light
    State
    Black
    Black
    Switched off
    Green
    Yellow
    Ready and welding (or transporting)
    Green
    Blue
    Ready and grinding (or transporting)
    Red
    Yellow
    Blocks to weld but no items
    Red
    Blue
    Block to grind but inventory is full
  • System is survival and dedicated server ready
  • Mod settings could be changed via settings file. See Discussion: Block Settings
  • Basis command interface via chat
    Allows to:
    Create a world settings file inside your current world folder.
    Change the logging level.
    For details type nanobars inside in game chat

Hints:
  • Power usage (changeable via settings file)
    20W Standby (collecting information about the blocks/items to build/repair/grind/collect)
    +2kW if welder is working or 1.5kW if grinder is working
    +10kW in 'fly' mode or + 1kW in 'walk' mode if something to transport.
    (small version block always 1/3)

  • Welding and grinding speed is a little bit less than 'normal' ship welders/grinders but higher than hand welder/grinder (Default settings). But the transportation of the materials is the bottle neck of the system. So build/grind time increase with the distance between the BaR system and the welding/grinding block.
  • To improve the speed you could place the block nearer to its target(s) or use more than one block. They will work together (not necessarily on the same block, but the overall performance will better in any case)
  • It could be also a good idea to have two system overlapping each other, so in case one system gets damaged they could repair each other.
  • The system itself is totaly safe and will never harm anybody walking or sitting in range of the system. You could also work on the same block without any danger.

Have fun.
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Comments, suggestions are always welcome.
If you have trouble, please make sure to check the pinned discussion FAQs / Trouble shootings before posting.
For bugs, problems please use the pinned discussion Bug reports (it is easier to track).
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SKO85 Sep 21 @ 1:56am 
For the ones who have issues with this mod, you can try my versions:

Nanobot Build and Repair System (Maintained)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2111073562

Nanobot Build and Repair System - Original Resources
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3099489876

Nanobot Build and Repair System Queuing / Display / Scripting (Maintained)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3472701905
SKO85 Sep 21 @ 1:53am 
@Begarnir, issues are fixed in the meanwhile.
SKO85 Sep 21 @ 1:53am 
@WardenWolf, thats a feature that came in the new game update. That is why its not working in this mod. Will also never work in this version of the mod as it is not maintained. I am planning in fixing that in my version, which I maintain (2 versions of it).
Atomhirsch Sep 15 @ 11:43am 
This mod is NOT MAINTAINED !!!
Look for the one that has "maintained" in the title!
Begarnir Sep 15 @ 11:37am 
Stalker maintained mod is broken. Not stability work. original mod correctly than.
WardenWolf Sep 14 @ 2:14pm 
Thank you maintaining it, STALKER. Heads up to all, this mod does still work as-is, but unless you disable grinding and looting functionality it will cause meat drops from enemies to disappear when turned on; the meat isn't collected, it simply disappears. Only problem with this mod I've ever encountered.
scottpaynter6 Sep 14 @ 1:18am 
fix plz
S.T.A.L.K.E.R Sep 3 @ 3:39am 
Since this original mod, for which we are very grateful to the author for his hard work, has no longer been updated since 2021, SKO85 has taken over the work of updating it, so we can continue to enjoy this mod in current versions of the game. Please visit the updated mod page at https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2111073562&tscn=1756756647
I will add that the updated mod supports several languages
Sovietkotek Aug 7 @ 7:40am 
The maintained version has a larger area setting! And you can turn off the auto turn I think, I managed to do it but it's tricky.
Meya Aug 7 @ 6:08am 
This works fine for me, There is one out there with (Maintained) in it's name but I do not like that I can't turn off the thing that makes it auto turn off after 15min so I don't use it.