Suggestions to improve my mining python (New player)
Here is my mining Python build. This one is supposed to be equally capable of core and laser mining.
I suggest that the OP build doesn't have enough collector limpets and those will probably be the thing which causes delays.
3 collector limpets is fine for me, i often let them do their thing whilst im doing something else. Thats why i like the docking computer too.
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I'm still learning mining so this is a nice thread for me.
First thing I learned is to take plenty of limpets. Since I'm new to it, I'm still morphing how I mine. Atm, I like taking every tool in the shop; abrasion blaster, seismic blaster, PWA, and 2 C2 lasers. I'm not real fast so 2 C3A collector controllers is working OK but next time out I will try a 3rd to speed up collection.
GL HF Commander
First thing I learned is to take plenty of limpets. Since I'm new to it, I'm still morphing how I mine. Atm, I like taking every tool in the shop; abrasion blaster, seismic blaster, PWA, and 2 C2 lasers. I'm not real fast so 2 C3A collector controllers is working OK but next time out I will try a 3rd to speed up collection.
GL HF Commander
Yes, stock up on limpets, i carry 90 limpets out of 192 cargo space
Docking puter in a python? Pure unbridled heracy ... to be fair i always loved throttling down and letting the system take over but back in the days of its earlier iterations it was more likely to faceplant my trade cutter into the station. Ah the memories of that panic moment when you realised the docking computer was actively trying to kill you.
I don't think it makes a difference for core mining, but since I only use "A" prospector controllers anyway I cannot really confirm this.
TBH I'm not sure the prospector rating makes a difference with void opals either, although I suspect the pulse wave scanner may behave in a similar fashion (a wingmate appeared to be getting up to 18T with an A rated whereas I was struggling to get more than 14T with a lower rated one, certainly worth considering).
When you're mining, you don't need big heavy shields, neither do you need a 7a power plant. You can go down to a 5C or 4C bi-weave shield with a single booster. That will allow you more cargo space. I don't see the point of equipping the ship for both core and surface mining. All that does is compromise your ship for either activity, though that doesn't matter if you're not interested in optimising your earning rate. Don't carry weapons and don't try to fight pirates. Just run away from them.
Painite Python (T7 is better) without engineering
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...5QFMCGBzANokICMF8hRFA&bn=python painite miner
VO Python without engineering - 2 seismic chargers for the extra ammo with one switched off.
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...hBmUA5QFMCGBzANokICMF8hRFA&bn=python VO miner
Painite Python (T7 is better) without engineering
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...5QFMCGBzANokICMF8hRFA&bn=python painite miner
VO Python without engineering - 2 seismic chargers for the extra ammo with one switched off.
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...hBmUA5QFMCGBzANokICMF8hRFA&bn=python VO miner
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Maybe replace the second seismic charge with a mining laser for painite as well as core mining. I hear it's slot faster than void opals and just as profitable
If you run short of power, the modules will turn off according to your power priorities.
One seismic launcher, two abrasion blasters.
I've tested most of the viable mining ships. Python, both Kraits, etc. Loved the AspX, mainly for the great vision.
I've now found that the Orca is amazing at core mining. 642 m/s boost, great vision, 6 collector limpets, 2 prospectors. No guns, speed beats all pirates. Only 100t cargo, but that's my patience limit
. I reckon I've shaved about 15% of time from each mining trip! Winning!
I've tested most of the viable mining ships. Python, both Kraits, etc. Loved the AspX, mainly for the great vision.
I've now found that the Orca is amazing at core mining. 642 m/s boost, great vision, 6 collector limpets, 2 prospectors. No guns, speed beats all pirates. Only 100t cargo, but that's my patience limit
. I reckon I've shaved about 15% of time from each mining trip! Winning!For short DC mining trips I use an Alliance challenger, I manually scoop the frags as you lose a lot of limpets "inside" the cracked roid and the Challenger has great low speed agility, the centralised hardpoint location is great for placing the charges and blasting off the surface deposits.
With it's wide range of hardpoints you can have a decent combat capability and a great VO miner (around 100 mil/trip)
https://coriolis.io/outfit/alliance...2EDM8CmBDA5gG2SGF8hRFA&bn=Challenger DC miner
With it's wide range of hardpoints you can have a decent combat capability and a great VO miner (around 100 mil/trip)
https://coriolis.io/outfit/alliance...2EDM8CmBDA5gG2SGF8hRFA&bn=Challenger DC miner
Why 2 abrasion blasters?
I just find it easy to hit with two when moving around. Better hit rate for me. Usually mount side by side. Sometimes get two chunks with one shot. Rarely run out of distributor.
Wouldn’t bother much with weapons, either.
While your ship is much more solid than most(for a new player, anyway), it’s not something I’d want to take into a fight.
Escape should be your priority, especially when carrying valuable cargo.
While your ship is much more solid than most(for a new player, anyway), it’s not something I’d want to take into a fight.
Escape should be your priority, especially when carrying valuable cargo.