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Sandustry Copper & Power Bricks Complete Guide

Stuck trying to build Tier 3 electrical machinery? Learn where to locate hidden subterranean Copper Ore veins, how to power the Induction Smelter, and how to cast Power Bricks to build your first high-voltage electrical grid.

Depth: Deep LayerSmelter Temp: EXTREMERecipe: 1 Liquid Copper + 1 Mold = 1 Power Brick
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Where is Copper in Sandustry? (Deep Underground Layers)

The single most common mistake new players make is searching for Copper Ore on the surface desert terrain. Copper Ore NEVER spawns above ground.

// DEPTH DISTRIBUTION
  • Surface to Layer -20: Dirt, Sand, Stone, Surface Water.
  • Deep Layers: Dense Copper Ore Veins & Scoria Cinder.
  • Layer -90+: Prismite Crystal Cavities & Void Caverns.
// VISUAL IDENTIFICATION

Copper pixels display a distinctive reddish-bronze shimmering metallic texture embedded inside solid subterranean stone walls. Hit them with your shovel or place a mechanical Mining Drill against the node to extract raw ore chunks.

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Operating the Induction Smelter (Extreme Thermal Chamber)

Raw Copper Ore cannot be used directly in crafting. It must be melted in an Induction Smelter. Unlike basic processing machines, the Smelter requires an active external heat source:

METHOD A: FLAMETHROWER

Direct Directional Thermal Injection

Aim a Thermal Flamethrower directly at the base of the Smelter. This generates an intense heat cone to liquefy Copper Ore as soon as it arrives on the conveyor belt.

METHOD B: LAVA BED CRUCIBLE

Zero-Fuel Passive Geothermal Bed

Ignite Scoria Cinder with a flame torch to create a permanent Lava pool, then position the Smelter directly above the lava for permanent, zero-fuel continuous operation.

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Casting Power Bricks with the Copper Mold

Once Copper Ore melts into glowing orange Liquid Copper (Density 180), attach a Copper Mold to the output spout. The mold shapes the molten metal into solid Power Bricks as it cools:

1x Raw Copper Ore (Density 210)➔ [Smelter: Extreme Heat] ➔1x Liquid Copper (Density 180)➔ [Copper Mold] ➔1x Power Brick (Solid)

Pro Tip: Power Bricks are solid and can be transported along standard high-speed conveyor belts. Build a vertical elevator with a Material Launcher to lift Power Bricks back to your surface assembly hub.

// FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Copper & Power Bricks FAQ

Q:Where do I find Copper Ore in Sandustry?

Copper Ore NEVER spawns on the surface terrain. You must dig deep underground past the surface dirt and stone crust into deep subterranean caverns. Look for distinct reddish-bronze metallic pixel clusters embedded in dark cavern walls.

Q:Why is my Smelter not melting Copper Ore?

The Induction Smelter requires a high-temperature continuous thermal input of extreme heat. You must aim a Thermal Flamethrower directly at the Smelter intake or seat the Smelter on top of a permanent Lava pool (created by igniting Scoria Cinder).

Q:How do I attach the Copper Mold to create Power Bricks?

Place the Copper Mold directly adjacent to the liquid outflow spout of the Induction Smelter. As molten Liquid Copper pours into the mold, it solidifies into Power Bricks at a 1:1 conversion ratio.

Q:What are Power Bricks used for in Sandustry?

Power Bricks are the core industrial component required to build Tier 3, 4, 5, and 6 electrical machines, including Condensers, Snowmakers, Energy Siphons, and Advanced Circuit Boards.

Q:How do I transport copper from deep underground to the surface?

Use a series of vertical Material Launchers placed inside vertical drop shafts (each Launcher lifts a short distance; chain them for tall columns) or establish an ascending Steam Elevator column to float copper pixels smoothly up to your surface processing hub.

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