how to use collector limpets

#4275971 - 07/05/16 12:31 AM

Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion...

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Saving money up for my Python whose main use, at least to start, is going to be mining.
Was doing some practice builds and I also looked at a couple of other builds folks had posted online.
My question is the Collector Limpets. I was thinking about a controller that can do 4 at a time. Based on how quick two worked on a cut up asteroid it would seem fine to me.

However in looking at some builds of others they have enough controllers for anywhere from 8 to 12 collection limpets out at a time.
Is this a waste? Do I really need 10 or 12 collectors out at a pop? Guess if I was mining and keeping everything that might be workable but I don't know.
If anyone has a Python build saved I wouldn't mind taking a look to see if I have the bases covered.

#4275994 - 07/05/16 02:33 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 adlabs6 Veteran
Veteran Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 Tracy Island	My Python is rigged with dual Class 3 Collectors (2 limpets each), plus a single Class 2 Prospector (single limpet). My fitting is pretty much this: https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0pftfF...Mining%20Python That 5B fuel scoop is my "flex" area. If I want to do some hauling for a CG or something, it is swapped for a cargo rack. This is rare, though. I find quad collectors are decently fast. Also, the weight of the Class 5 triple collector is just too high IMO, for just a single extra limpet (32 tons vs. only 8 tons for a Class 3 unit). So I never touch them. A typical mining trip for me starts with 60 to 80 limpets when I head out. Most are fired as Prospectors, with the Collector team out and at the ready most of the time. WARNING: This post contains opinions produced in a facility which also occasionally processes fact products.

#4276004 - 07/05/16 03:23 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 DukeIronHand Hotshot
Hotshot Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 High over the Front	Thank you sir. New build shamelessly stealing your ideas and suggestions. https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0pftnF...Mining%20Python EDIT: In response to a couple of excited PM's I don't have a magic shipyard. The prices is the above build are using the Corolis feature showing a 15% discount. Gonna be shopping at a LYR system after all! Last edited by DukeIronHand; 07/05/16 08:44 AM.

#4276369 - 07/06/16 03:11 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 adlabs6 Veteran
Veteran Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 Tracy Island	That build looks good. It may be an oversight on that build page, but I'd make sure your "Hardpoints Retracted" power usage has a baseline power setup of 50% or less. I've never had my power plant targeted, but I play it safe for the day I do, lol. WARNING: This post contains opinions produced in a facility which also occasionally processes fact products.

#4276386 - 07/06/16 04:52 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,699 NavyNuke99 One Man Wolfpack
One Man Wolfpack Hotshot Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,699 Raleigh, NC	Hmmm, I've only ever run up to 4 collector limpets at a time. I'll be curious to hear what kind of results you get though! " And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"- John F. Kennedy "NUKE-ular. It's pronounced NUKE-ular."- Homer Simpson AMD FX-8350 Vishera @ 4.0 Ghz ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 @ 1600 Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB CM Storm Series Trooper Samsung 840 series 500 GB OS/ Game drive WD Green 2TB Media Drive Thermaltake Black Widow 850W PSU

#4276407 - 07/06/16 08:42 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: adlabs6]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 DukeIronHand Hotshot
Hotshot Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 High over the Front	That build looks good. It may be an oversight on that build page, but I'd make sure your "Hardpoints Retracted" power usage has a baseline power setup of 50% or less. I've never had my power plant targeted, but I play it safe for the day I do, lol. Yes this is just a "bare bones" build to get my feet in the water at a reasonable cost. She will be upgraded, module wise, as money allows. And if try more then 4 collectors I will let you know NavyNuke. The plan is to start there. As for the enemy NPC's I am feeling pretty cocky. I did a restart for 2.1 so my combat rating is low (I will guess this is the reason) so enemy interdictions are rare. About 3 times and I have only been shot at once. Seems the interdiction mini-game got harder to beat though.

#4278850 - 07/14/16 03:54 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 adlabs6 Veteran
Veteran Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 Tracy Island	Returning to the topic of how many collectors... Tonight I upped my usual loadout of 4 collectors to 7, using dual Class 3 controllers (2 limpets each) and a single Class 5 controller (3 limpets, and D rated for the lowest mass possible at 8 tons). Collection with 7 feels like double speed over 4. But, I feel like to make the best use (avoid wasting collectors while I prospect), I need to be less selective, and take more of whatever happen I find. And I do enjoy the hunt for those elusive motherlodes! On the whole however, I suppose any "waste" is minimal considering the lower cost of the limpets. Overall the hour of mining went well, collected more than 130 tons (I started with 80 limpets), which sold for $2+ million without any missions. So, worth experimenting and knowing how this setup performs. The downside is that the 8 ton 5D controller limpet lifespan and range shorter. But for the A rated model, the mass jumps to 32 tons. My Python can jump 31LY but that is (IMO) feels like a terrible waste of mass for just 3 limpets. WARNING: This post contains opinions produced in a facility which also occasionally processes fact products.

#4278895 - 07/14/16 11:37 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 DukeIronHand Hotshot
Hotshot Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 High over the Front	Well, well funny you should post the above as I was coming to do so...in a very similar vein as my thoughts mirror yours. I currently use 4 limpets but I tend to be a little selective in mining. Your the "more limpets out began mining everything to avoid waste" thinking is spot on. So yea 4 for me is a good number for general mining. If you could gaurentee me Painite in every rock then I would up it to 6 or higher.

#4278897 - 07/14/16 11:48 AM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 DukeIronHand Hotshot
Hotshot Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 High over the Front	Oh forgot to ask. How you getting 31 LY jumps in the Python? Engineer stuff?

#4278936 - 07/14/16 01:54 PM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 adlabs6 Veteran
Veteran Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,793 Tracy Island	Yes, it's a Grade 4 FSD boost from Farseer. I'm going to wait for the "fix" before doing any more. But I happened to get lucky on the required materials, so figured why not try it. WARNING: This post contains opinions produced in a facility which also occasionally processes fact products.

#4278939 - 07/14/16 02:16 PM Re: Number of Propector Limpets? Need opinion... [Re: DukeIronHand]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 DukeIronHand Hotshot
Hotshot Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,529 High over the Front	Ohhh...I'm jealous. 31 on a Python! Yes wish they would hurry with (and in what form) this reported "fix" is going to be.

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