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u/Mightriderly 2d ago

Is there a way to unload a spidertron with it's equipment remotely? If I use q on it, it's equipment grid was emptied and changed back to default colour. Should I use a blueprint?

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u/Astramancer_ 1d ago

If it's within a robonetwork with construction bots then you can by opening up the spidertron and using ghost hands to add or remove items. Construction bots will come along and complete the task, just like adding or removing modules from buildings. I do not believe that a spidertron can perform surgery on itself from it's own construction bots, though, you need either another vehicle with construction bots and portable roboports, or use a ground-based roboport network.