Machine Construction Steps

Build a machine frame from your 5 metal sheets.
Add wires.
Add a circuitboard.
Examine the machine frame and it will tell you what items you need now.
When all the parts are added, screwdriver the machine frame to finish it.

Upgrading Machines

See here how to upgrade machines so they work faster, have bigger storage size and save more materials.

Linking Machines

Certain machines need to be linked to other machines or computers in order to work properly. There's different methods for different machines:

Telecommunications machines, Telepad, Quantum Pad, Mech Bay Power Port: Using a multitool to download and upload data to link two devices which can sometimes require to open the machine's panel with a screwdriver first.
R&D machines, Turbine, Cloning Pod, DNA Scanner: Interacting with a console to find nearby machines.
Teleporter Station: Using wirecutters after opening the panel with a screwdriver.

Machines

Autolathe

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Autolathe Board 1x Micro manipulator 3x Matter bins 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Produces commonly used items such as tools, equipment, and construction material. Can be hacked to unlock more designs.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: the autolathe can hold more metal and glass. Better manipulator: lowers production costs and production time.

Ore Redemption Machine

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Ore Redemption Board 1x Micro manipulator 1x Matter bin 1x Micro-laser 1x Igniter 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Smelts minerals and awards mining points based on the amount smelted. Requires a Mining or Science ID to retrieve minerals.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: Increases ore output (35% extra per upgrade). Better manipulator: Smelts more ores per tick. Better micro-laser: Increases points generated for miners.

Recycler

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Recycler Board 1x Micro manipulator 1x Matter bin	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Grinds items into their base materials. If emagged it will also grind mobs, killing them instantly.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: Increases material storage. Better manipulator: Recovers materials more efficiently (25% per tier).

Biogenerator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Biogenerator Board 1x Matter bin 1x Piece of cable 1x Micro manipulator 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Requires a beaker to operate. Can be loaded with plants, that can be ground to generate biomass. Biomass can in turn be used to produce several organic items such as toolbelts or fertilizer.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: biogenerator is faster and gives more points. Better manipulator: reduces items costs.

Plant DNA Manipulator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Plant DNA Manipulator Board 1x Micro-laser 1x Scanning module 1x Micro manipulator 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Edits the genes of any seed inserted. Genes can be extracted from seeds, destroying them in the process, saving them on a disk, or they can be inserted on a seed, replacing the seed's own gene at no cost. Can only save a limited amount of potency (50 with base parts), but it has no limits regarding the other genes.
Upgrade effects
Better components: increases maximum amount of potency that can be saved on a disk.

Chemical Heater

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Micro-laser 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
When activated with an inserted beaker, it will heat any chemicals inside until it reaches the target temperature. It will slow down the heating as to not go over the desired temperature; if there is no consequence to overheating a chemical it is usually faster to input a very high temperature to prevent this slowdown.
Upgrade effects
Better laser: heats faster.

Chem Dispenser

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Chem Dispenser Board 2x Matter bin 1x Capacitor 1x Power cell 1x Glass 1x Micro manipulator	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Dispenses chemicals; the exact same as the ones found in Chemistry.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: greater power efficiency per unit dispensed. Better capacitor: faster recharging speed. Better power cell: larger maximum power capacity. Better manipulator: longer and more complex chemistry macros can be performed. At tier 1 manips, macros round to the nearest 5u, then 3u at tier 2, 2u at tier 3 and 1u at tier 4.

Circuit Imprinter

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Circuit Imprinter Board 1x Matter bin 1x Micro manipulator 2x Small beakers	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Creates circuits from glass and Sulphuric Acid. Needs to be linked with an R&D Console to be used.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: circuit imprinter can hold more material. Better manipulator: lower production costs.

Cloning Pod

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Clone Pod Board 2x Pieces of cable 2x Micro manipulators 2x Scanning modules 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Can grow a clone when connected with a DNA Scanner and a Cloning Console. Can be unlocked with a Genetics ID to allow early ejection (available through the right-click menu). If EMPed it has a chance of horribly destroying the clone, but a loss of power will simply eject it.
Upgrade effects
Better manipulators: clones grow faster. Better scanning modules: boosts efficiency (full grown clones have less damage, no more risk of harmful mutation, chance of random beneficial mutation, cloning pod more resistant to EMPs, enables the cloning autoprocess)

Limb Grower

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Limb Grower Board 2x Beaker 1x Micro manipulators 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
It grows new limbs using Synthflesh.
Upgrade effects
Better manipulator: lower production costs and production time.

Cryogenics Tube

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Cryotube Board 1x Piece of cable 1x Matter bin 4x Glass	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Cools down whoever is inside to sub-zero temperatures, and applies any chemical inside the inserted beaker into the patient, usually Cryoxadone, multiplying the amount. It will cause the patient to sleep while active, and won't open by itself if not set on auto-ejection. Cannot be used alone, as it requires a second person to turn on the tube.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: faster cooling of gas and patient body, increased chem multiplier, patient wakes up faster after treatment.

Cyborg Recharging Station

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Cyborg Recharger Board 2x Capacitors 1x Power cell 1x Micro manipulator	Unlock the machine Screwdriver Wrench Wirecutters Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Recharges cyborgs. Needs to be closed like a locker to work.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitors: faster recharge speed. Better power cell: faster recharge speed. Better manipulator: also repairs cyborg while recharging.

Destructive Analyzer

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Destructive Analyser Board 1x Micro manipulator 1x Scanning module 1x High-power micro-laser	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Destroys items with research value to gain research levels. See Guide_to_Research_and_Development for more information.
Upgrade effects
Better components: increased amount of materials recovered from items.

DNA Scanner

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Cloning Scanner Board 2x Pieces of cable 1x Micro manipulator 1x Scanning module 1x Glass 1x High-power micro-laser	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Can be used with two consoles: the Cloning Console and the DNA Machine. When linked to a cloning console, it will simply scan bodies for cloning. When linked to a DNA Machine, it will be able to pulse the genes of any humanoid inside, editing their DNA and irradiating them. See the Guide to genetics for more information. Can be locked down by using the console, trapping the patient inside if necessary.
Upgrade effects
Better scanning module: Enable scanning autoprocess (phasic or more) and ability to scan husks. Better manipulator: Improve the accuracy of genetic manipulations. Better laser: Reduce radiation damages from genetic manipulations.

Exosuit Fabricator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Exosuit Fabricator Board 1x Micro manipulator 2x Matter bins 1x Glass 1x High-power micro-laser	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Creates cyborg and mech parts and equipment, along with cybernetic implants once researched. Does not need an R&D Console to be used, but it needs to sync to one to unlock the higher-tier equipment through research.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: fabricator can hold more material. Better manipulator: lower production time. Better laser: lower production costs.

Freezer/Heater

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Freezer/Heater Board (Use screwdriver on board to select type) 2x Matter bin 1x Pieces of cable 2x High-power micro-laser 1x Glass	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Changes the temperature of gases connected through the pipes.
Upgrade effects
Better lasers: Freezer has lower temperatures available/Heater has higher temperatures available. Better matter bins: Faster cooling/heating.

Gas Turbine Generator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Power Turbine Board 6x Capacitors 5x Pieces of cable	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
Better capacitors: increases the turbine's productivity.

Gas Turbine Compressor

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Power Compressor Board 6x Micro manipulator 5x Pieces of cable	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
Better manipulators: increases the turbine's efficiency.

Hydroponics Tray

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Hydroponics Tray Board 2x Matter bins 1x Micro manipulator 1x Glass	Screwdriver to detach the hoses if needed. (use wrench to move the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
A tray where seeds can be planted to grow. It keeps track of the plant's growth status and health, and will warn you if the nutrition or water levels are too low or if there are pests or weeds threatening the plant.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: increases amount of water & nutrient the tray can hold.

Mech Bay Power Port

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Mech Bay Recharger Board 5x Capacitors 2x Piece of cable	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) (use multitool here to link with console) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Automatically recharges mechs in front of it.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitors: recharges mechs faster.

Microwave

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Microwave Board 2x Pieces of cable 1x Micro-laser 1x Matter bins 2x Glass	(use wrench to move the machine) Clean /Fix the microwave if needed Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Cooks food and heats reagents.
Upgrade effects
Better lasers: Faster cooking, lower chance of getting dirty from cooking unsuitable items. Better matter bins: Can fit more items at a time.

Smartfridge

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Smartfridge Board 1x Matter Bin	Screwdriver (use wrench here to move the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Stores items relative to a job. Using a bag on it will load it with the items inside the bag, which can save time.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: Greater item capacity. However, know that a smartfridge without upgrades already has a generous capacity of 1500 items.

Types of Smartfridge

To create other types of fridge, such as the chemistry smart storage, use a screwdriver on the Smartfridge Board before installing it.

Smartfridge Board settings:

Plant produce: Default smartfridge, stores plant growns and seeds.
Food: Stores food items.
Drinks: Stores drinks, named 'drink showcase'.
Slimes: Stores slime extracts, named 'smart slime extract storage'.
Chems: Stores chemicals, in bottles, beakers, pills, patches, syringes and pill bottles. Will not store empty bottles, beakers or pill bottles. Named 'smart chemical storage'.
Viruses: Can store the same items as smart chemical storage, but the fridge is named 'smart virus storage'.

P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Portable Generator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Generator Board 2x Pieces of cable 1x High-power micro-laser 1x Matter bin 1x Capacitor	(use wrench to move the machine) Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Generates power when loaded with plasma and wrenched down on a cable knot. Can be tuned to produce more power while consuming plasma faster.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: holds more plasma sheets. Better capacitor: increase power generation. Better laser: lower plasma sheet consumption rate and heat generation.

S.U.P.E.R.P.A.C.M.A.N.-type portable Generator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x S.U.P.E.R.P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Generator 2x Pieces of cable 1x High-power micro-laser 1x Matter bin 1x Capacitor	(use wrench to move the machine) Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Like the PACMAN, but uses Uranium and generates more power.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: holds more uranium sheets. Better capacitor: increase power generation. Better laser: lower uranium sheet consumption rate and heat generation.

M.R.S.P.A.C.M.A.N.-type portable Generator

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x MRSPACMAN-type Generator Board 2x Pieces of cable 1x High-power micro-laser 1x Matter bin 1x Capacitor	(use wrench to move the machine) Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Like the PACMAN, but uses Diamonds and generates even more power.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: holds more diamond sheets. Better capacitor: increase power generation. Better laser: lower diamond sheet consumption rate and heat generation.

Protolathe

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Protolathe Board 2x Small beakers 2x Micro manipulators 2x Matter bins	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Creates prototypes from various materials. Needs to be linked with an R&D Console to be used.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins: protolathe can hold more material. Better manipulators: lower production costs, faster production speed.

RnD Server

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x RnD Server Board 2x Pieces of cable 1x Scanning module	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Produces research points?
Upgrade effects
More points?

Sleeper

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Sleeper Board 1x Piece of cable 1x Matter bin 1x Micro manipulator 2x Glass	Close the sleeper Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Synthesizes and injects chemicals into patients. The chemicals are unlimited, but unless upgraded can't go above a certain limit, which usually prevents overdosing. If the patient is in critical status, it will only be able to inject Epinephrine.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bins allow the sleeper to treat more heavily damaged patients, up to a limit of -75% health. Better manipulators unlock a larger selection of chemicals. Nano manipulator adds: Oculine: Heals eye damage. Inacusiate: Heals ear damage. Pico manipulator also adds: Anti-toxin: Heals toxic damage. Can form tricordrazine with bicaridine and kelotane. Mutadone: Heals genetic disabilities/mutations. Mannitol: Heals brain damage. Pentetic Acid: Heals radiation and toxins, flushes chemicals very quickly. Femto manipulator adds: Omnizine:Heals all damages, slowly.

SMES

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x SMES Board 1x Capacitor 5x Power cells 5x Pieces of cable Building the Terminal: Screwdriver open the SMES, and use 10x Pieces of cable	Screwdriver (use wrench here to rotate the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Stores and distributes large amounts of power.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitor: increases the maximum input & output levels. Better power cells: increases the maximum charge.

Tesla Coil

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Tesla Coil Board 1x Capacitor	Wrench Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Converts tesla shocks into usable power. Needs to be placed on a wire knot to transfer the power. If the wire inside is pulsed, it will emit a tesla shock.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitor: multiplies the generated power.

Grounding Rod

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Grounding Rod Board 1x Capacitor	Wrench Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Attracts and grounds tesla bolts, preventing anything around it from being hit. Only works when wrenched down.
Upgrade effects
None.

Space Heater

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Space Heater Board 1x Capacitor 1x High-power micro-laser 3x Pieces of cable	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Heats the air around it.
Upgrade effects
Better laser: Faster cooling/heating. Better capacitor: Better power effeciency and greater heating/cooling range.

Telecommunications

Bus Mainframe

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Bus Mainframe Board 1x Piece of cable 2x Micro manipulators 1x Hyperwave filters	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Channel Server

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Telecommunication Server Board 1x Piece of cable 2x Micro manipulators 1x Hyperwave filter	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Processor Unit

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Processor Unit Board 2x Pieces of cable 3x Micro manipulators 1x Hyperwave filter 2x Subspace treatment disks 1x Subspace analyzer 1x Subspace amplifier	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Subspace Broadcaster

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Subspace Broadcaster Board 1x Pieces of cable 2x Micro manipulators 1x Ansible crystal 1x Hyperwave filter 2x High-power micro-laser	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Subspace Receiver

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Subspace Receiver Board 2x Micro manipulators 1x High-power micro-laser 1x Hyperwave filter 1x Subspace ansible	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Telecommunication Hub

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Hub Mainframe Board 2x Pieces of cable 2x Micro manipulators 2x Hyperwave filters	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Telecomunication Relay

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Relay Mainframe Board 2x Pieces of cable 2x Micro manipulators 2x Hyperwave filters	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Upgrade effects
None?

Telepad

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Telepad Board 2x Bluespace crystals 1x Piece of cable 1x Capacitor 1x Glass	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
The basic tool for telescience, can send and receive items from any location in range as long as the correct coordinates are inserted in the linked console. To link with a telescience console, use a screwdriver on the pad, use a multitool on the pad to save it into its buffer, close the pad again, then use the multitool on the console.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitor: increases telepad's maximum power.

Quantum Pad

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Quantum Pad Board 1x Bluespace crystal 1x Piece of cable 1x Capacitor 1x Micro Manipulator	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Can be linked to another quantum pad to set it as a target: when used, it will transfer everything on top of it to its target pad, after a delay, then goes on cooldown. To link pads: open the receiving pad with a screwdriver then use a multitool on it to save it on the buffer. Close it, then go to the sending pad and use the multitool on it without opening it. If you want them linked both ways, repeat the procedure with the opposite pads.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitor: reduces power cost. Better manipulator: reduces cooldown and chargeup time.

Teleporter Station

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Teleportation Station Board 2x Bluespace crystals 2x Capacitor 1x Glass	Screwdriver (use wirecutters here to link Station to Hub and Console immediately next to it) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Necessary to operate a Teleporter. Can be linked to other stations with a multitool to enable direct teleportation through Gate Mode. Otherwise it can only target Bluespace Beacons.
Upgrade effects
Better capacitors: the station can be linked with more teleporter stations.

Teleporter Hub

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Teleportation Hub Board 3x Bluespace crystals 1x Matter bin	Screwdriver Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Generates a portal to use the Teleporter. Can teleport anything not anchored.
Upgrade effects
Better matter bin: lower the risk and severity of accidents. Removes need for calibration.

Vendor

	Parts needed	Deconstruction
	1x Vendor Board (Use screwdriver to select Vendor type) 3x Refill packs (corresponding to the vendor type)	Screwdriver (use wrench here to move the machine) Crowbar Wirecutters Wrench
Vends several items. Can be hacked to unlock more items, and a few vendors also accept coins to vend special premium items.
Upgrade effects
None?