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BB's Auto Drill Rig V7A Atmos

This is a modified demo unit for Kristofs Lazy Drill Script. But this one is really a fully functional set/start/forget automatic drilling rig. No, its not very elegant, it is a function over form design. Yes, this works fine in Survival, but must be pasted in using creative tools. (no way to projector build this beast in survival).

Don't worry about how long it takes for each downward cycle or all cycles. You will not be online long enough for it to complete. I have ran the rig for 16 hours straight and not had it fail. I believe that the avoidance of depending on timers allows for extended operation without things going Clang. Just set it where you want it, and go on about playing your game.

The script does a fantastic job of recovering after a save/reload. Although obviously the operation cycle starts over, so it would be in your best interest to move the rig to a new location when reloading a saved game.

Yes, there are mods used. Only the Cargo Teleporter Mod is actually essential to this unit. Since the rig spins and drills down, getting ore out is kind of hard. i tinkered with a top extra rotor free spinning to feed an off-loading conveyor, but i really like the cargo teleporter mod. Edit the block name of each teleporter to reflect the destination cargo container for ore/stone to go to. Feel free to do what ever you like though. The rig uses the 4X drill mod, although not required, i used this drill to keep the mass on the drill arm down. you can assemble a drill head of your choice. The other mods listed are not actually required. Just replace with alternates like standard reactors, atmospheric engines, etc. If you play with a hostile environment, i highly recommend the defense shield mod. or your drill rig will likely be destroyed by the asteroids, NPC, or some other game event.

Yes, i like mods, so get over it.. lol

This is a flying version for use on planets. NO, this is not a gracefully flying ship. You will need to enable creative tools, paste it in as close as you can to the target location, fly very very slowly and carefully into final position, and finally lock the gear. Don't forget to unlock the RotorLock before exiting the cockpit. that is locked while moving.
or Clang will happen...Then just follow Kristof's instructions on the LCD.

This was made for my own use, using the other Demo listed on Kristof's workshop item as a starting base. All credit goes to those authors.

the Cargo Teleporter and the All-Important drilling script are listed as a required mods/scripts, the rest optional, but recommended. those are listed below.

Ship Drill Multiplied 2x and 4x times
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=825619412.sbm

More Pistons
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1719832915.sbm

[FIXED] Edge Be Gone! (Cleaner Armor No Edges)
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1300118006.sbm

Powerful Atmospheric Thrusters
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1531849609.sbm

High Torque Rotors
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1204940974.sbm

Powerful Reactors
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1531851658.sbm

[EWE] Edens Wrath Engineering
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1759275190.sbm

EWE-Plugin Defense Shields
http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1853540488.sbm