To find the atmospheric condenser in Astroneer, first research it in the research chamber. Then, craft it using aluminum and tungsten at the medium printer. Once built, place it on your base and power it with energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines. Connect it to storage to collect gases efficiently.
Finding the Atmospheric Condenser
In Astroneer, the atmospheric condenser is a crucial tool for producing gases on different planets. To find the atmospheric condenser, you must first unlock it through the research catalog. The atmospheric condenser is unlocked with 2,500 Bytes. This means that you will need to collect research samples and analyze them in a research chamber until you accumulate 2,500 Bytes to unlock the atmospheric condenser blueprint.
Building the Atmospheric Condenser
Once you have unlocked the atmospheric condenser, you will need to gather the necessary resources to build it. The atmospheric condenser requires the following resources: 1 plastic, 1 glass, and 1 iron. You can obtain these resources by smelting different ores and refining them at the chemistry lab. Plastic is made from refining compound and carbon, glass is made from smelting quartz, and iron is smelted from laterite.
Using the Atmospheric Condenser
After you have built the atmospheric condenser, you can place it on your base or on a vehicle platform. The atmospheric condenser works by extracting gases from the atmosphere of the planet you are on. To use the atmospheric condenser, you need to power it with a power source such as solar panels or wind turbines.
When the atmospheric condenser is powered, it will begin to extract gases from the atmosphere. You can choose which gas to extract by selecting it from the menu on the atmospheric condenser. The atmospheric condenser can produce gases such as methane, nitrogen, and argon depending on the planet's atmosphere.
Collecting and Storing Gases
Once the atmospheric condenser has extracted the gas, it will store it in its internal reservoir. You can collect the gas by attaching a canister to the atmospheric condenser. This will fill the canister with the extracted gas, which you can then use for various purposes such as crafting or fueling machines.
It's essential to have storage units like storages, silos, or gas canisters to store the gases efficiently. By storing the gases, you can transport them to other planets or use them for crafting resources that require specific gases.
Uses of Gases
The gases produced by the atmospheric condenser have various uses in Astroneer. Methane can be used as fuel for generators or vehicles, nitrogen can be used to increase atmospheric pressure in habitats, and argon can be used in crafting certain items in the chemistry lab. Each gas has its unique properties and applications, so it's essential to understand how to collect and use them effectively.
By mastering the atmospheric condenser in Astroneer, you can harness the gases present in the atmospheres of different planets to further expand your base, explore new territories, and unlock advanced technologies. Learning to find, build, and use the atmospheric condenser is a significant step in your journey as an astronaut in Astroneer.