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Harvester H2 mk 2

Semi-automatic harvester that gather ice and convert it into H2. Powered by a H2 Engine. The automation (event controllers and a sensor) handles most aspects but user needs to set sensible speeds/limits on the moving parts.

How to use:
1. Extend piston to it's full length. You can add more pistons to increase it's reach, but use similar settings.
2. Use the hinge to lower it until the drill rests on the surface. Set the hinge minimum angle to that value.
3. Adjust hinge speed to a very slow positive value (0.01 or similar) so that it works toward it's maximum angle, which should be already set to a safe value (85 degrees or so). Torque should be kept low, about 1/10 of it's default value so that it doesn't break itself.
4. Adjust piston speed to a very low negative value (0.001 or similar) so that it retracts very slowly. It's strength should be kept low as well (around 5000 N). If you add more pistons, you will have to take that into account so that the sum of their speeds are more or less the same as above.
5. On the button panel, press the 3rd button to turn on automation (event controllers). The machine should start soonish (it was already full when I made the blueprint).

Note: Any vehicle that docks will likely get filled with a lot of ice, unless you made precautions. If you wish to avoid that, turn off "Use Conveyor System" on the drill.