Seismic Sensor
A small device that detects vibrations within a set range. Will output a different power value depending on the explosive type detected, ideal to know when your time has come.
Electrical & stations
- Detects explosions within
- 30 m
Electrical
All electricalPower calculator- Power draw
- 1
- rW
- Inputs
- Power In
- Outputs
- Power Out
Power is measured in rW (Rust Watts). Wire ports in the order shown to drive or chain this component.
Wearing it
Survival
Farming & fishing
Repair
Vehicles & mounts
Details
- Decay
- Decay starts 8 hours after it is last touched, then it takes 8 hours to reach 0 HP without a stocked Tool Cupboard.
- Grade timers
- Twig 1h, Wood 3h, Stone 5h, Sheet Metal 8h, Armored 12h
Crafting
| Blueprint | What it takes | Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 30 |
Recycling
| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
 Power Plant75% | ||
 Monument (powered)60% | ||
| Monument50% | ||
 Safe zone40% |
One item at full condition. Scrap is an average: the part after the point carries over to the next item.
Craft
| Workbench | Craft time | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|
 Level 2 | 25s | 30 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Looted from
| Container | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1-2 | |
| 0.8% | 1-3 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.3% | 1 | |
Deep Sea ScientistSame loot in: Oil Rig Scientist | 0.074% | 1 |
ScientistSame loot in: Bradley Scientist | 0.074% | 1 |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| under 0.1 | 19 Military Crate4 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig)2 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 5 Military Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig)1 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 7 Military Crate2 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate1 Elite Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Missions
1 mission| Mission | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1-2 |
Methodology
Best places to find it. Worked out from loot tables tested in game. A crate that has not been tested yet is left out, so a monument can give more than shown.
Raid cost
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Skins
Apply with the Repair Bench or Spray Can. Prices are Steam Market USD.
Loading skinsSeismic Sensor: common questions
- Where do you find Seismic Sensor?
- Craft it at workbench level 2. It drops from Locked Crate (1.3%), Elite Crate (0.8%) and Military Crate (0.4%), plus 6 more. The most from one full clear: Missile Silo (under 0.1), Large Oil Rig (under 0.1) and Oil Rig (under 0.1). Mission box: Treasure box (1.6%).
- How much HP does Seismic Sensor have?
- Seismic Sensor has 200 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Seismic Sensor?
- Seismic Sensor takes 1 rocket, 1 C4 or 1 satchel charge.
- What does Seismic Sensor cost to craft?
- Seismic Sensor crafts for 3 High Quality Metal, 1 Tech Trash.