Powering Your Teleporter in No Man’s Sky: A Comprehensive Guide
The base teleporter is a cornerstone of efficient exploration and base management in No Man’s Sky. It allows for instant travel between your bases, space stations, and other discovered locations. However, this convenience hinges on having a reliable power source. So, how do you power the base teleporter in No Man’s Sky? The short answer is that you need to provide it with 20Kp (kilopower) of energy. This is achieved through various methods, which we’ll explore in detail below. The most common and basic methods involve using either Biofuel Reactors or Solar Panels with Batteries, but advanced methods like Electromagnetic Generators can also be employed.
Basic Power Solutions: Biofuel Reactor and Solar Panels
Biofuel Reactors
A Biofuel Reactor is your most accessible power option, especially in the early game. It’s relatively simple to construct and requires only common resources to fuel. Here’s how it works:
- Construction: You’ll find the blueprint for the Biofuel Reactor in the Technology > Power & Industry > Power menu. It requires common materials to build.
- Fuel: Biofuel Reactors use carbon or oxygen as fuel. Simply place these resources into the reactor’s fuel slot to generate power.
- Teleporter Power: To directly power a teleporter, connect the reactor to the teleporter using a power wire. This is done by selecting the wire tool in your build menu, clicking on the reactor output, then on the teleporter input.
- Limitations: Biofuel reactors need constant refueling, making them less convenient for long-term solutions. They are an excellent early-game method and for short-term power needs.
Solar Panels and Batteries
For a more sustainable approach, Solar Panels coupled with Batteries are a great option. Here’s the process:
- Construction: You will need to unlock the Solar Panels and Batteries from the base computer archive in the construction research menu. Once unlocked, you’ll find them in Technology > Power & Industry > Power.
- Placement: Place your solar panels in an area that receives a good amount of sunlight. Connect them to your batteries with power wires.
- Energy Storage: Batteries store excess power generated by the solar panels during the day. This stored power is then used to run your base during nighttime or periods of low sunlight.
- Teleporter Power: Connect the batteries to the teleporter with power wires. Ensure the batteries have enough charge to supply the teleporter’s power needs (20Kp).
- Setup: Ideally, place a number of solar panels to exceed the power needs of your base. Excess energy can charge the batteries. One battery stores the power output of one solar panel during the day, and releases the same amount during the night cycle.
- Benefits: This method provides a hands-off solution as long as the batteries are charged. It is ideal for longer periods where you do not want to constantly add fuel to a reactor.
Advanced Power Solutions: Electromagnetic Generators
For a reliable, hands-off power solution, Electromagnetic Generators are the best option. This method requires the survey device and an understanding of how to search for planetary power spots. Here’s what you need to know:
- Surveying: Use the survey device on your multi-tool to scan the planet for electromagnetic power hotspots. These appear as colored icons on your visor.
- Base Placement: Build your base in close proximity to an electromagnetic power hotspot. The closer, the better.
- Generator Placement: Construct an electromagnetic generator on top of the power hotspot. The generator will state which base it is connected to before being placed, it will only send energy to the base it was placed in.
- Power Connection: Connect your electromagnetic generator to your teleporter with power wires.
- Benefits: Electromagnetic generators provide a constant and reliable power supply without needing to be refueled, making them ideal for bases with heavy power consumption.
Additional Considerations for Teleporter Power
- Power Consumption: The base teleporter consumes a consistent 20Kp of power when in use. Make sure your power source can provide at least this amount.
- Wiring: The correct wiring of power sources is critical. Be sure that power outputs are connected to the power input of the teleporter and other base systems. Use the wiring tool and ensure the wires are yellow, which signifies they are connected correctly and carrying power.
- Power Inverters: You can use a power inverter to control when power flows to the teleporter, using a switch or even automatic systems, saving on power usage when the teleporter is not in use.
- Freighter Teleporters: Note that teleporters built on your freighter do not require an external power source and they can be used freely to travel to any space station or any teleporter in your network.
By understanding these methods, you can keep your teleporters powered and ensure you have free movement across the universe of No Man’s Sky.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a proximity switch to control power to my teleporter?
Yes, a proximity switch can be used to activate the teleporter only when you’re nearby. This is done by connecting the switch to your power network. This helps save power when not in use.
2. How do I charge a portable teleporter?
Portable teleporters are charged using a Basic Energy Cube slot or similar charging device, not directly powered by your base. The distance you can travel depends on how charged it is.
3. How many batteries do I need for a solar panel setup?
Ideally, you should have one battery for each solar panel. This way, each solar panel’s energy generated during the day is fully stored and available at night.
4. Can I have multiple electromagnetic generators at one base?
Yes, you can have multiple electromagnetic generators connected to the same hotspot and the same base, but this is not generally needed unless your power usage is unusually high.
5. Can I run power from one base to another?
Yes. If you have a hotspot within range of another base, you can place an electromagnetic generator, making sure it’s connected to the second base, and then use wires to power this new base using the source.
6. What is the best power source for my base in No Man’s Sky?
The Electromagnetic Generator is generally considered the best power source due to its constant and reliable power output without requiring refueling.
7. Can you build a base underwater?
Yes, you can build a base underwater. The basic power solutions are exactly the same as building a base on land, however, electromagnetic hotspots do not spawn underwater.
8. How much power does a teleporter consume?
A base teleporter consumes a fixed 20Kp (kilopower) when active.
9. What happens if my teleporter runs out of power?
If your teleporter runs out of power, it will become inactive and you won’t be able to use it to travel until power is restored.
10. Can I place a teleporter on my freighter?
Yes, you can now build teleporters on your freighter. These do not require a power source. They connect you directly to the space stations and other teleporters in your network.
11. Why aren’t my short range teleporters working?
Short-range teleporters must be deployed in pairs within the same base to function correctly. They are only useful for moving around your own base.
12. What does the power inverter do?
A power inverter in No Man’s Sky works as an on/off switch. It sends power through the output socket only when the control socket is not powered. If the control socket is powered, the power is cut off.
13. Can two people build on the same base?
Yes, in No Man’s Sky, multiple players can contribute to the same base. All players working on the base need to be in the same session and part of the same group or game.
14. What is the maximum distance you can extend a base?
You can generally build out to about 1000u from your base computer. Building near the edge of the base area allows for it to be extended further.
15. What is a factory override unit used for?
A factory override unit is used to gain access to planetary fabricator facilities. It can be used to divert the facilities to new product recipes or to learn new recipes yourself.
This guide should provide you with all the information you need to effectively power your teleporters in No Man’s Sky, allowing you to fully explore and enjoy everything the game has to offer!