Space Engineers Beginners Guide #2: Building a Basic Miner - Expand the Base

In this Episode of the Beginner's Guide Series, we'll be covering how to build your first Basic Miner and Expand your Base.

If you're new to Space Engineers, or just want to start playing the game in a more comfortable way, this guide is for you! In this Episode we cover Basic Miner Design and how to set it up. Plus, he'll provide tips and guide on the best way to start playing the game so you can find your way around quickly!

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[mobspeak]

I swear you need a university degree to play this game.

[MrLittlepe]

Great tutorial - thanks. One bit of advice for newbies like me - if you use the piston method - make sure when you initially land that you are on fairly level ground, or making the piston work is difficult. I had to F5 several times - sometimes i would be at an angle on a slope, sometimes even upside down.

[Dagonius.]

You're doing a great job explaining this stuff. I watched vids for over a year before I bought my first computer, just to play this game. Currently I have 2500h in SE and I'm still playing my first survival world.

Tool bar:
You did mention wanting to change the order of commands and I always follow the same path:

1. "BATTERIES" Recharge ON/OFF
2. "THRUSTERS" ON/OFF
3. Connector SWITCHLOCK

This way when I want to depart I press 1, 2, 3.
When I want to dock I press 3, 2, 1. Easy. No mistakes.
I usually have "LIGHTS" on 4 and the reverse thrusters on 5, grouped as "BREAKS". Ideal for coasting as it saves a lot of fuel and is much more chill to fly longer distances.

P.S.: Pressing "P" can be dangerous. One has to know exactly when "P" is ok. Might want to address this in your next video.
Also: The Drop pod has its own GPS which can cause the pod to despawn if you die and drop in a new one. Since you ground down the larger portion of your pod, this isn't a problem. The GPS can be gotten rid of by merge-block-ing the pod to another grid...

That's enough for now. Take care fellow Space Engineers!
May Clang stay far from your ways😊

[davidhaber]

Jesus Christ. I Just started playing this Game yesterday and it Took me 5 hours building a hoover that refines my hand collected Stones xD i Wish i watched your video sooner haha. This is helping a newbe Like me a Ton Mate. Thanks a Lot for sharing your experience

[darkehartplays]

Another tip for locating ore on the planets made by Keen is that they're in an approximate grid pattern along the cardinal directions, much like the points of interest in No Man's Sky. If you find two deposits, even without a compass or the sun, you then know roughly where the rest of the deposits around your base will be.

[roundnround]

A helpful tip, you can conserve the metal grids needed for the first base/large ship cargo container by trading it out for a large ship welder/grinder (if you have the space). It is slightly less storage compared to the cargo container and has fewer conveyor access ports but for a first-time container, it is awesome!

[HungLikeScrat]

I wouldn't even know about SE if not for you! Thanks for finding a NMS replacement for me! I pre-ordered it 10 days before PS5 release.
I'm still in creative for now, building ships and rovers. I just finished my interplanetary base ship and started on a rover for it. The rover locks onto the bottom of the big ship via pistons and magnetic blocks. It's so cool. I love this game!

[frozackmgs]

I bought this game for ps5 a couple of months ago you were right 8i couldent get past the first few hours but now im watching your videos this game looks really fun thank you for the great video i just downloaded the game and got all of the addons im goining to finish watching your videos and go play the game thank you very much for the great videos

[SirVisigoth]

Another well explained episode, love the piston trick.

[raiderthetavernkeeper]

The games taking off so this will be needed!

[BattlewarPenguin]

This game is amazing, it's awesome the stuff you make and it really helps me to progress into the game further! Thank you for the awesome content!

[darkehartplays]

Another useful way to get some storage when grinding the pod in early game is to build a freight container in the ground nearby. They require the Decorative Blocks 2 DLC to be built but anyone in your faction can use them, and they're cheaper than cargo containers.

[anti-rioter-]

It took me a break. But it eventually clicked on how the ui works on console. Now I’m onto part 2. Ty for the great guides.

[cloverdog]

That's an awesome idea with the piston. I was thinking that would be a great way to extend your landing gear.

[feikodelavieter]

nice way of approaching the first miner. I currently like the 'rotating - drill from base station' approach as this gives a ton of resources very easily. and (given that you need to be a good pilot when heavy with little thrust) i'll just jet pack fly for my first cobalt load, after that life is easy.

[VinokDesign]

Nice introduction, you explained everything that is important in this video to start! Keep it up

[akukuat]

Your the best!i admit i still looking every newest available tutorial in survival.always learn new thing and trick. Sub!

[savageslattz]

Quick tip for anybody that try this like i did, Build a beacon before you try to find down the antenna/arieal on top of the drop pod.
Should you not keep the survival kit and associated blocks in the ship for life support? 3:26

[chineolee]

This and part 1 got me off to a flying start - many thanks!

[firstamendment]

I was at my wits end trying to learn this game and I wanted to let you know I appreciate how you teach awe 5 stars