Scanner
By StarRupture Data Team · Patch-checked against in-game values
Scanner is a resources entry with 1 craft route, mainly in Assembler. It supports 2 downstream chains, including Bioprinter and Molecular Scalpel. Use this page to compare recipe inputs, required buildings, and throughput before expanding your factory lines.
Crafting is available through 1 route with Assembler as the primary workbench. It is consumed by 2 downstream chains such as Bioprinter and Molecular Scalpel. Validate building count, power draw, and byproduct flow before scaling.
Stack Size
100
Recipes
1
Used In
2
How to Craft
Used In (2)
Production Notes
Primary throughput comes from Assembler, with peak single-route output around 6 per minute. Common upstream feeds include Lens, Generator, and Stabilizer, so buffer coverage and transport stability matter more than raw machine count.
Current demand spans 2 downstream chains, including Bioprinter and Molecular Scalpel. Use calculator presets to align targets, supporting machines, and power budget before expanding new branches.
Optimization Checklist
Scale in stages: secure input flow first, lock throughput in Assembler, then expand output modules. Expanding too early usually shifts bottlenecks from crafting speed to transport and grid stability.
Rate changes can ripple across multiple downstream products. Re-check ingredient buffers, machine uptime, and line utilization after each adjustment to catch hidden deficits early.
- Set a clear target rate before adding machines, then size input buffers to absorb short-term supply variance.
- Benchmark output in Assembler and monitor power draw per additional machine.
- Track upstream dependencies (Lens, Generator, and Stabilizer) and keep a fallback route for the highest-risk material.
- Validate downstream demand from Bioprinter and Molecular Scalpel so expansion stays demand-driven.
Quick Actions
Chain References
Jump from Scanner into the machine, input materials, and downstream products most likely to affect your next planning decision.
Primary building
AssemblerCommon inputs
Used in
Properties
Tip: This item is used in 2 different recipes. Check the calculator to plan your production chain.
Scanner Planning FAQ
How do you make Scanner in StarRupture?
Scanner is produced through 1 recipe, with Assembler acting as the main production building in this dataset. Start from the listed inputs, confirm per-minute throughput, then open the calculator preset before scaling the chain.
What is Scanner used for in StarRupture?
Scanner currently feeds 2 downstream recipes, including Bioprinter and Molecular Scalpel. Review those outputs before raising target throughput so demand stays aligned with production.
What should you check before scaling Scanner?
Validate input flow from Lens, Generator, and Stabilizer, confirm machine uptime, and compare expected versus actual output before duplicating the line. Stable buffers matter more than raw machine count when this item feeds larger chains.