To unlock the Soil Centrifuge in Astroneer, you need to research it in the Research Chamber using Bytes. Once unlocked, build it at your base using Compound and Aluminum. Then, place Soil canisters on its input slots, and it will convert Soil into various resources like Compound, Resin, and Organic material.
Unlocking the Soil Centrifuge
To unlock and utilize the Soil Centrifuge in the game Astroneer, there are specific steps you need to follow. Firstly, the Soil Centrifuge can be unlocked from the Catalog, where it is listed under the Medium Fabricator category. In order to access the Catalog, you must interact with the Research Chamber and complete the researchables available to you. Researching different items and technologies will earn you Bytes, the in-game currency necessary for unlocking new blueprints.
Once you have accumulated enough Bytes to unlock the Soil Centrifuge blueprint, you can access the Catalog and unlock it. The Soil Centrifuge requires 750 Bytes to unlock, so make sure you have gathered a sufficient amount through researching various items and resources before attempting to unlock it.
Building and Using the Soil Centrifuge
After unlocking the Soil Centrifuge blueprint, you can now build it using your Backpack or the Printer. To build it from your Backpack, open the Backpack menu and locate the Small Printer tab. Under the Small Printer tab, you will find the option to craft the Soil Centrifuge using the required resources. Alternatively, if you are using the Large Printer, you can access the Soil Centrifuge blueprint there and craft it using the necessary resources.
Once you have successfully built the Soil Centrifuge, you can place it on the desired location on the surface of the planet or inside your base. Interact with the Soil Centrifuge to open its control panel and begin using it. The Soil Centrifuge is a valuable tool that allows you to convert soil into various resources that can be used for crafting and construction.
Using the Soil Centrifuge to Obtain Resources
When using the Soil Centrifuge, you will notice that it has two input slots and two output slots. The input slots are where you can place canisters filled with soil, while the output slots will contain the converted resources once the centrifuge process is complete. Simply place the canisters filled with soil in the input slots and select the desired resource you want to obtain from the list of options available in the centrifuge menu.
After selecting the resource you wish to produce, the Soil Centrifuge will begin processing the soil and convert it into the chosen resource. The time taken for the processing to complete will vary depending on the resource being produced. Once the process is finished, you can collect the output resources from the output slots of the Soil Centrifuge and use them for crafting or other purposes in the game.
Optimizing the Use of the Soil Centrifuge
To optimize the use of the Soil Centrifuge in Astroneer, it is essential to gather large quantities of soil that can be processed into resources efficiently. You can use your Terrain Tool to collect soil from the surrounding environment and fill up canisters to maximize the output of the Soil Centrifuge. Additionally, strategically placing multiple Soil Centrifuges in your base can streamline the resource production process and increase efficiency.
Furthermore, prioritizing the production of essential resources using the Soil Centrifuge can help you progress faster in the game and tackle more challenging tasks. By understanding the resource requirements for your current objectives, you can make informed decisions on which resources to produce using the Soil Centrifuge, ensuring that you always have a steady supply of materials for your exploration and construction endeavors in Astroneer.