Beacon

The Beacon is a deprecated tool that can be placed down to label a location on the compass and map. Due to being functionally replaced with map markers, using Beacons for markers is a waste of resources, as placing markers directly is free. Loading a save with previously placed Beacons converts them to map markers automatically.

It remains in the game only because it is used in the alternate recipe. Despite this, it still has an alternate recipe of its own, which can still be unlocked by scanning.

Alternate recipes analysis
The following shows different ways to produce 1 Beacon / second, or 60 / min:
 * Weighted Point is the weighted consumption rate which is calculated by: . The lower the better.
 * Energy per item can be used to measure how much power is consumed for the entire production chain. The lower the better.
 * Space refers to building space, excluding belts and pipes. The lower the better.
 * Among multiple ways to produce each of the ingredient, the recipe with the lowest WP is chosen. The exception is mentioned below:
 * Iron Plate - Default
 * Iron Rod - Default
 * Wire
 * Cable
 * Steel Ingot
 * Crystal Oscillator

Equipment
Beacons, once equipped, can be placed down to place a map marker. The marker can then be edited and removed only through the map UI.

Tips

 * With the "Iron Wire" Alternate Recipe, it is possible to make a Beacon only using iron.

History

 * Patch 0.6.0.0:
 * Removed Beacon map functionality
 * Beacons currently disappear when used and are automatically converted to a Map Marker
 * All previously placed Beacons will automatically be converted to Map Markers
 * Patch 0.2.1.8: Added the ability to set view distance for Beacons on the Compass in the Map
 * Patch 0.1.5: Can now be automated in a Manufacturer
 * Patch 0.1: Fixed Beacon names not appearing on the Compass

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