Advanced Scanner
Advanced Scanner: upgraded IC2 Experimental machine that records complex items into Crystal Memory patterns for the Replicator at higher EU cost.
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Description
The Advanced Scanner is an IndustrialCraft 2 Experimental machine block that records complex items into Crystal Memory patterns for use in a Replicator. The Advanced Scanner is the upgraded sibling of the basic Scanner, accepting items the standard model rejects and finishing scans noticeably faster, in exchange for higher EU draw per scan. Place the Advanced Scanner on a solid surface, wire it to an LV or MV source via an Energy Cable, and open its GUI with right-click. Insert the source item into the scan slot, drop a blank Crystal Memory into the storage slot, and the Advanced Scanner consumes EU until it produces a filled pattern. That pattern is then loaded into a Replicator, which combines it with UU-Matter from a Mass Fabricator to duplicate the original item. The Advanced Scanner is a core step in the IC2 Experimental late-game UU-Matter pipeline.
Guide
How to use the Advanced Scanner in IndustrialCraft 2 Experimental
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Place and power the block
Set the Advanced Scanner on a solid block and connect an Energy Cable from an LV or MV source such as an MFE or transformer. The machine will not start a scan without EU input.
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Open the GUI
Right-click the Advanced Scanner to open its interface. You will see a scan slot for the source item, a slot for the Crystal Memory pattern, and an EU buffer bar.
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Insert the item to copy
Drop the item you want to replicate into the scan slot. The Advanced Scanner accepts complex IC2 items that the basic Scanner refuses, including many tools and machine parts.
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Add a blank Crystal Memory
Place an empty Crystal Memory pattern into the storage slot. The Advanced Scanner will consume EU and progressively fill the pattern with the item's data.
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Use the pattern in a Replicator
Move the filled Crystal Memory to a Replicator wired to an MFE-class energy source and a Mass Fabricator UU-Matter feed to begin duplicating the scanned item.
Tip
The Advanced Scanner draws notably more EU per scan than the basic Scanner. Pair it with a charged MFE or higher so the buffer never empties mid-scan and corrupts long pattern jobs.
How to craft this block
Ingredients:
Gold
x2
Energy Crystal
x1
Glowstone Dust
x2
Advanced Circuit
x1
Gold Cable
x2
Scanner
x1
Gold
x2
Energy Crystal
x1
Glowstone Dust
x2
Advanced Circuit
x1
Gold Cable
x2
Scanner
x1
Crafting
Advanced Scanner
1
Frequently asked questions
What does the Advanced Scanner do in IC2 Experimental?
The Advanced Scanner reads an item placed inside it and writes its data onto a Crystal Memory pattern. That pattern is then fed into a Replicator to duplicate the original item using UU-Matter.
How is the Advanced Scanner different from the basic Scanner?
The Advanced Scanner accepts complex items that the basic Scanner refuses and finishes scans faster, but it consumes notably more EU per scan and needs at least a stable LV/MV supply.
What energy tier does the Advanced Scanner need?
The Advanced Scanner accepts LV input, and an MV-class buffer such as an MFE is recommended so the EU buffer does not run dry during long scans.
What items go into the Advanced Scanner?
Two stacks: the source item you want to copy in the scan slot, and a blank Crystal Memory pattern in the storage slot to receive the scan data.
Can the Advanced Scanner produce items on its own?
No. The Advanced Scanner only creates filled Crystal Memory patterns. Actual duplication happens in a Replicator that consumes UU-Matter from a Mass Fabricator.
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