Exosolar's and Babs' Clear Visor Scanner and Surveyor and Custom Color Binoc Panels

⭐ ⭐ (566 endorsements) 📥 19,919 downloads 📌 v6.45 📅 8/16/2019
🟡 Updated this year

By Exosolar and Babscoole · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/17/2026 📅 Created: 8/16/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ AMUMSS — AMUMSS (script compiler) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 37 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

What is this Mod?

This mod removes screen-cluttering filters and frames from the visor Surveyor, Scanner, and Scan Sweep views.  Please be aware that I need to redo the text background shading still.  Currently, that will be vanilla, so ignore that bit in the screenshots.  :)

Custom Color Panels, which will add colored background panels, making it easier to see the data in bright light conditions.  Choices of color are Black, Blue, Green, Red, Pink, Yellow, and Orange.  Only place ONE folder in GAMEDATA\MODS.  If using the Lua, prompt for color choice will be given when the Lua is run through AMUMSS.  How to use AMUMSS at No Man's Sky Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com).  Designed to be used with Clear Visor Scanner and Surveyor.

Philosophy

The stock visor graphics are.... terrible, in my opinion and hard to see through.

Known Side-Effects

None.

Modified Files

(Exosolar's Clear Scanner and Surveyor)

TEXTURES\LUT\FILTERS\BINOCULARS. DDS

TEXTURES\UI\HUD\BINOCULARS. DDS

TEXTURES\LUT\FILTERS\SURVEYING1. DDS

TEXTURES\UI\HUD\SURVEYING. DDS

TEXTURES\LUT\FILTERS\MISSIONSURVEY. DDS

TEXTURES\UI\HUD\BINOCULARMISSION. DDS

(Custom Color Panels)

UI\HUD\BINOCULARS\HUDBINOCSLEFTPANEL. MBIN

UI\HUD\BINOCULARS\HUDBINOCSRIGHTPANEL. MBIN

Exosolar's Other Mods

About Available Versions

This is a pure TEXTURE mod, as such, it is highly resistent to being broken by NMS updates. Any older mod that is no longer compatible with the current version of No Man's Sky will be demoted to the "Old Files" subsection, but will remain available for download. If I have missed one, please tell me.

This means that any mod files which are not hidden or demoted to the "Old Files" area can be expected to work.

MBINCompiler versions exactly match the version of No Man's Sky that was current when the MBINCompiler was made. In other words, MBINCompiler version = NMS version. This fact can be used to figure out which Legacy mods work with which Legacy versions of No Man's Sky.

Installation

Extract ONLY ONE mod folder to GAMEDATA\MODS from the archive

Credits and Special Thanks!

Hello Games for making the wonderful, vast, and fun game, No Man's Sky!

monkeyman192 for the MBINCompiler and his continued efforts to keep it up-to-date

Tub0Crisco for the No Man'

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This visual mod removes the screen-cluttering filters and frames from the visor Surveyor, Scanner, and Scan Sweep views in No Man's Sky, offering a cleaner interface. It also includes optional custom color panels for personalization. With 563 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a less obstructed view.

✨ Key Features

Removes screen-cluttering filters and frames from the visor Surveyor, Scanner, and Scan Sweep views.
Optional Custom Color Panels available for personalization.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 563 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads—clearly a hit.
  • Cleans up the visor UI so you can actually see what you're scanning without visual noise.
  • Optional color panels let you tweak the look to your taste.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated May 2026—might not be compatible with future game patches.
  • Only affects visor views; if you wanted other UI changes, this won't help.
🎯 Is This For You?
For No Man's Sky explorers who find the visor filters and frames distracting and want a cleaner scanning experience. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your original files before replacing them, just in case.
  • If you use a mod manager, you can preview the color options before installing.
  • Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other UI mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
Exosolar and Babscoole
Version
6.45
Downloads
19,919
Endorsements
566
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
8/16/2019
Updated
8/17/2026

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