Radar - Revision history

Bilka: remove random bolding

2026-08-17T13:17:45Z

remove random bolding

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	== Exploration coverage ==		== Exploration coverage ==

	Radars also periodically scan chunks in a much bigger range of 29x29. The radar charts one distant chunk every time the sector scanning progress bar fills. This takes 33.333 seconds if the radar is receiving full power. The bar can be seen in the mouse-over panel. Once a chunk is scanned, it is revealed for ~~'''~~10 seconds~~'''~~. The last known state of the chunk will be visible on the player's map as a dim image that cannot be zoomed into. This allows the radars to slowly reveal the terrain, resources, and [[enemies]] in a large area.		Radars also periodically scan chunks in a much bigger range of 29x29. The radar charts one distant chunk every time the sector scanning progress bar fills. This takes 33.333 seconds if the radar is receiving full power. The bar can be seen in the mouse-over panel. Once a chunk is scanned, it is revealed for 10 seconds. The last known state of the chunk will be visible on the player's map as a dim image that cannot be zoomed into. This allows the radars to slowly reveal the terrain, resources, and [[enemies]] in a large area.

	The radars will scan the unexplored (black) chunks first. They will prioritize the top-left chunk, then follow clockwise. If all chunks are revealed, they will re-scan the longest-ago revealed chunk. The actual chunk is picked when the scan is complete, so multiple radars can work in tandem to scan the area faster. Since the radar draws 300 kW of power and a scan takes 33.333 seconds, it takes 300 kW * 33.333 seconds = 10 MJ of energy to scan one chunk. Supplying less power will slow exploration down accordingly. With a total number of 792 chunks (29×29 − 7×7), it takes one radar ~~'''~~7 hours 20 minutes~~'''~~ to complete one full scan cycle without interference.		The radars will scan the unexplored (black) chunks first. They will prioritize the top-left chunk, then follow clockwise. If all chunks are revealed, they will re-scan the longest-ago revealed chunk. The actual chunk is picked when the scan is complete, so multiple radars can work in tandem to scan the area faster. Since the radar draws 300 kW of power and a scan takes 33.333 seconds, it takes 300 kW * 33.333 seconds = 10 MJ of energy to scan one chunk. Supplying less power will slow exploration down accordingly. With a total number of 792 chunks (29×29 − 7×7), it takes one radar 7 hours 20 minutes to complete one full scan cycle without interference.

	Keep in mind that only the last known state of the chunk is shown on the map. For example, if expansions are enabled, it is possible for the enemies to create a new nest in a previously scanned chunk; it won't be visible until the chunk is revealed again (by a radar re-scan or otherwise). This is true regardless of how the chunk was revealed, but is most noticeable with radars.		Keep in mind that only the last known state of the chunk is shown on the map. For example, if expansions are enabled, it is possible for the enemies to create a new nest in a previously scanned chunk; it won't be visible until the chunk is revealed again (by a radar re-scan or otherwise). This is true regardless of how the chunk was revealed, but is most noticeable with radars.

Nvscalling: 2.1.7 changes

2026-08-08T13:02:00Z

2.1.7 changes

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	== Circuit network ==		== Circuit network ==
			A radar can send wireless signals to other radars. With regard to circuit connection, a radar has two modes of operation: Surface and Universe.

	~~Every~~ radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on ~~that~~ surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the ~~surface~~. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles, because the radar does not have a GUI.		A Surface mode radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other Surface mode radar on the same surface. Any circuit signal sent into such a radar is output from every other such radar. On each surface, one can think of there being two surface-wide networks for radars, namely red and green.

			A Universe mode radar is connected to every other radar with the same channel anywhere in the universe.

			When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles, because the radar does not have a GUI.

	== Quality ==		== Quality ==
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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|2.1.7\|
			* Added "universe" mode of operation to radar circuit connections for transfer of cross-surface signals.
			}}

	{{history\|2.0.7\|		{{history\|2.0.7\|
	* All radars on a surface are now connected to a single circuit network.		* All radars on a surface are now connected to a single circuit network.

Eugenekay: Typofix

2026-07-18T15:23:45Z

Typofix

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	[[Player]]s, [[roboport]]s, and [[spidertron]]s similarly chart an area of 5x5 chunks (160x160 tiles) around them, so radars are not necessary in the areas with roboport coverage.		[[Player]]s, [[roboport]]s, and [[spidertron]]s similarly chart an area of 5x5 chunks (160x160 tiles) around them, so radars are not necessary in the areas with roboport coverage.

	=== Vehicles and ~~remove~~ control ===		=== Vehicles and remote control ===

	[[Car]]s and [[tank]]s remain visible in the fog of war as white triangles with red border. Their position will be up-to-date.		[[Car]]s and [[tank]]s remain visible in the fog of war as white triangles with red border. Their position will be up-to-date.

Kelenius: Rewrite/rearrange to condense and remove duplicate info, correct outdated info, add some info about quality

2026-06-06T19:19:04Z

Rewrite/rearrange to condense and remove duplicate info, correct outdated info, add some info about quality

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Bilka: removed unrelated pollution note

2026-03-09T16:58:44Z

removed unrelated pollution note

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	The radar reveals the map for the force it belongs to.		The radar reveals the map for the force it belongs to.

	It can be used to provide a small area of remote vision on the map; it also allows periodic scanning of distant chunks around it~~. The radar has a high [[Electric system\|power]] demand (300kW) so a radar indirectly contributes to [[pollution]] when powered by [[boiler]]s and [[Steam engine\|steam engines]]~~. A radar can be continuously powered by eight [[solar panel]]s and six [[accumulator]]s. Seven solar panels and five accumulators is the most efficient; it gives the radar full power all but a short time in the morning, but never dips below the 20% power threshold for nearby scanning.		It can be used to provide a small area of remote vision on the map; it also allows periodic scanning of distant chunks around it. A radar can be continuously powered by eight [[solar panel]]s and six [[accumulator]]s. Seven solar panels and five accumulators is the most efficient; it gives the radar full power all but a short time in the morning, but never dips below the 20% power threshold for nearby scanning.

	Despite being categorized as a military building, the radar will not be attacked by [[enemies]] unless it blocks their path to another target, which means that radars can be safely placed in biter-infested areas without needing to be defended. The radar will show enemy lifeforms and structures, as well as [[Railway#Trains\|trains]], [[Car\|cars]], and other [[player]]s in the scanned area.		Despite being categorized as a military building, the radar will not be attacked by [[enemies]] unless it blocks their path to another target, which means that radars can be safely placed in biter-infested areas without needing to be defended. The radar will show enemy lifeforms and structures, as well as [[Railway#Trains\|trains]], [[Car\|cars]], and other [[player]]s in the scanned area.

Bilka: moved circuit network above charting

2026-02-06T11:58:07Z

moved circuit network above charting

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	The [[roboport]] also charts a 5×5 area.		The [[roboport]] also charts a 5×5 area.

			=== Remote control ===

			[[Tank]]s and [[spidertron]]s cannot be entered when out of radar range, but can still be controlled and exited.

	== Long range survey scanning ==		== Long range survey scanning ==
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	[[File:Radar_coverage.png\|thumb\|500px\|none\|The coverage area of a radar and the player.]]		[[File:Radar_coverage.png\|thumb\|500px\|none\|The coverage area of a radar and the player.]]

			== Circuit network ==

			Every radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles, because the radar does not have a GUI.

	== Charting ==		== Charting ==
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	Vehicles are shown as a circle, with an arrow pointing in the direction that they're facing.		Vehicles are shown as a circle, with an arrow pointing in the direction that they're facing.

	~~=== Remote control ===~~

	~~[[Tank]]s and [[spidertron]]s cannot be entered when out of radar range, but can still be controlled and exited.~~

	=== Invisible (black) parts of the map ===		=== Invisible (black) parts of the map ===

	The [[Map_generator#Invisible_chunks_.28fog_of_war.29\|map generator]] creates a "border" of invisible chunks around each chunk, that becomes active at some time. Active chunks are those that become charted or those that are active because the pollution spreads onto them.		The [[Map_generator#Invisible_chunks_.28fog_of_war.29\|map generator]] creates a "border" of invisible chunks around each chunk, that becomes active at some time. Active chunks are those that become charted or those that are active because the pollution spreads onto them.

	~~== Circuit network ==~~

	Every radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles, because the radar does not have a GUI.

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: typo

2025-07-08T19:20:46Z

typo

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	At 20% power the radar will pulse about every 4 seconds which will still keep the nearby area continuously lit on the map, but will provide reduced detail. 20% power can be achieved by a single [[solar panel]], or by using one isolating accumulator for every 5 radars.		At 20% power the radar will pulse about every 4 seconds which will still keep the nearby area continuously lit on the map, but will provide reduced detail. 20% power can be achieved by a single [[solar panel]], or by using one isolating accumulator for every 5 radars.

	The [[~~Roboport~~]] also charts a ~~5x5~~ area.		The [[roboport]] also charts a 5×5 area.

	== Long range survey scanning ==		== Long range survey scanning ==

Uuugggg: /* Nearby pulse scanning */

2025-05-27T21:49:29Z

Nearby pulse scanning

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	At 20% power the radar will pulse about every 4 seconds which will still keep the nearby area continuously lit on the map, but will provide reduced detail. 20% power can be achieved by a single [[solar panel]], or by using one isolating accumulator for every 5 radars.		At 20% power the radar will pulse about every 4 seconds which will still keep the nearby area continuously lit on the map, but will provide reduced detail. 20% power can be achieved by a single [[solar panel]], or by using one isolating accumulator for every 5 radars.

			The [[Roboport]] also charts a 5x5 area.

	== Long range survey scanning ==		== Long range survey scanning ==

Bilka: words

2025-02-05T12:03:35Z

words

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	=== Remote control ===		=== Remote control ===

	[[Tank~~\|Tanks~~]] and [[~~Spidertron\|Spidertrons~~]] cannot be entered when out of radar range, but can still be controlled and exited.		[[Tank]]s and [[spidertron]]s cannot be entered when out of radar range, but can still be controlled and exited.

	=== Invisible (black) parts of the map ===		=== Invisible (black) parts of the map ===
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	== Circuit network ==		== Circuit network ==

	Every radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles~~. There is no GUI~~ because ~~it's always on, and~~ not ~~configurable~~.		Every radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles, because the radar does not have a GUI.

	== History ==		== History ==

Octo: /* Circuit network */ Add link to Circuit network

2025-01-21T13:53:44Z

Circuit network: Add link to Circuit network

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	== Circuit network ==		== Circuit network ==

	Every radar has a circuit network connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles. There is no GUI because it's always on, and not configurable.		Every radar has a [[circuit network]] connection to every other radar on that surface. Any circuit signal sent into a radar is output from every other radar on the surface. When the radar loses power, it loses its circuit connection. The output signal can only be seen in connected objects like electric poles. There is no GUI because it's always on, and not configurable.

	== History ==		== History ==