diff --git a/ScanningMiner.md b/ScanningMiner.md index 90a1d60..ac2ee3b 100644 --- a/ScanningMiner.md +++ b/ScanningMiner.md @@ -1 +1,43 @@ -... \ No newline at end of file +A very efficient mining program utilizing Plethora's block scanner. + +## Requirements +* Diamond Pickaxe +* Ender Modem +* Block Scanner +* Bucket +* Ability to connect remotely (neural interface or pocket computer) +* GPS + +## Setup +``` +pastebin run uzghlbnc +package install miners +password +``` + +The turtle is meant to be accessed via VNC. +From the neural interface or pocket computer, establish trust: +``` +trust +``` + +## Mining +Place the turtle at the center of the area you would like to mine. +For best performance, set the turtle at a Y location that is a multiple of 16 (16, 32, 48, 64, etc). +Place into the turtle the diamond pickaxe, ender modem, cobblestone, and bucket. Additionally, add any blocks that you want to exclude from mining (such as stone, gravel, etc). +Run: +``` +scanningMiner +``` + +Any time the turtle restarts, the program will restart and continue mining where it left off. The startup program is usr/autorun/scanningMiner.lua. + +## Remote Access +While the miner is running, you can update the blocks to exclude. Select a block and hit 'Ignore' in the menubar. +The abort button will cause the miner to stop mining and return to the starting point. Note that the abort may not be immediate. + +## Changing mining locations +If you move the miner to a new location, remove the usr/config/scanning_miner.progress file. + +## Config file +The ignore blocks are added to usr/config/mining.dictionary. This file can be edited if needed.