Squirrel Wheel

Harnessing Pip Power: Introducing the Squirrel Wheel Mod for Oxygen Not Included

Tired of your duplicants being the sole source of power on your asteroid? Discover a novel way to generate electricity with the Squirrel Wheel mod, a charming addition to your Oxygen Not Included experience. This mod introduces a unique building that allows your adorable, yet surprisingly energetic, Pips to contribute to your colony’s power needs.

An Energetic Contribution

The Squirrel Wheel building provides a fun and functional purpose for your Pip population. By providing them with this specialized wheel, you can convert their natural exuberance into a steady stream of bonus electricity. It’s a win-win: your Pips get a stimulating activity, and your colony benefits from a supplementary power source. Simply research the “Ranching” technology to unlock this innovative building.

Key Features and Mechanics

The Squirrel Wheel mod isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a carefully balanced addition to your base management. Here’s what you need to know:

• Resource Cost: Constructing a Squirrel Wheel requires 200 kg of Metal Ore and 1 kg of any non-mutant Seed.
• Power Output: The wheel can generate up to 250 Watts of power, making it a valuable addition for smaller power needs or supplemental generation.
• Heat Generation: Be mindful that the activity also produces 1 kDTU/s of heat, so strategic placement is advised.
• Pip Motivation: A Pip’s efficiency in the wheel is influenced by their metabolism and fullness. Tamed Pips tend to generate more power than their wild counterparts.
• Pip Benefits: While running, Pips receive a +1 Happiness buff and a +100 Metabolism boost, encouraging overall well-being.
• Behavioral Quirks: Pips will only use the wheel if they are not hungry or glum. They may also pause their running to attend to other “squirrel business,” such as eating or tending to seeds.
• Exclusions: Baby Pips, known as Pipsqueaks, are too young to operate the Squirrel Wheel.

Customization for Your Colony

The Squirrel Wheel mod offers extensive configuration options, allowing you to tailor its performance to your specific gameplay style. Accessible through the main menu under “Mods,” you can adjust parameters such as power generation limits, heat output, happiness and metabolism bonuses, and the radius and search frequency for Pips seeking to use the wheel.

Enhance your duplicants’ lives and your colony’s efficiency by integrating the Squirrel Wheel into your Oxygen Not Included base. It’s a delightful and practical way to add a new dimension to your power generation strategy!