Thermal Regulator Plate | Wall-Mounted Temperature Enforcement Unit

Mastering Temperature Control with the Thermal Regulator Plate

Keeping your duplicants comfortable and your machinery functioning optimally in Oxygen Not Included hinges on precise temperature management. Introducing the Thermal Regulator Plate, a ingenious backwall-mounted device designed to enforce your desired thermal conditions with silent efficiency. This mod offers a unique solution to combat overheating or freezing, ensuring a stable environment for your burgeoning colony.

How the Thermal Regulator Plate Works

The Thermal Regulator Plate is a compact, 1×1 unit that affixes seamlessly to any backwall, occupying no valuable tile space. Its primary function is to actively adjust the temperature within a 3×3 area, driving it towards a target temperature you set. Remarkably, this device operates across an extreme temperature range, from the frigid depths of space to searing heat that would typically spell disaster. It bypasses conventional insulation, affecting gases, liquids, and buildings alike, making it a comprehensive thermal enforcement unit.

Key Features and Variants

• Seamless Integration: Mounts flush on backwalls, requiring zero tile space.
• Active Temperature Correction: Drives temperatures in a 3×3 zone towards a user-defined target.
• Extreme Range: Capable of regulating temperatures from -270°C to 2999°C.
• Universal Effect: Works through solid materials and affects all elements within its radius.

For those challenging environments, a Waterproof Variant is available. This fully sealed unit is ideal for submerged areas and boasts self-sufficient internal heating and cooling, though it demands more power and refined metal. It’s easily identifiable by its distinctive pulsing glowing ring.

Power and Automation

The base Thermal Regulator Plate consumes a modest 100W, while the waterproof version requires 500W. Both variants support automation, accepting logic signals to toggle their operation, allowing for sophisticated temperature control strategies. Selecting the plate in-game automatically brings up the temperature overlay for quick analysis.

Customization Through Mod Options

This mod offers extensive customization via the in-game settings menu:

• No Power Required: For colonies prioritizing energy independence.
• Heat Exchange Rate: Adjust the speed of temperature adjustment from 1 to 500 K/s.
• Disable Automation Port: Remove the logic input if automation is not desired.
• Disable Waterlogging on Base Plate: Allows the standard plate to function in liquid environments.

With its versatile features and adjustable settings, the Thermal Regulator Plate mod provides an unparalleled level of control over your Oxygen Not Included colony’s climate.