Automated Mining Drills

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,172 endorsements) 📥 66,839 downloads 📌 v2.0.0 📅 8/15/2021
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Drewdus42 · Crafting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/20/2024 📅 Created: 8/15/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #23 of 63 Crafting mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This Mod has been Rewritten so as not to need Producer Framework Mod or Json Assets.

It now only needs Content Patcher.

Hoping this removes some issues for many players experiencing issues from Json Assets.

If you are updating to 2. 0 from a 1. 0 version:

Try to pick up and destroy the old drills before updating.

Otherwise you may have the old drills show up as errors.

Sometimes there is an issue trying to pick them up if there is an output in them.

You should be able to hit them with an upgraded hoe from over 1 tile away.

I think using bombs on them also works.

Worst case: reinstall the latest Old Version 1. 4. 0  to remove them.

Please Report any bugs you find or edge cases that aren't behaving as expected

WORKS with AUTOMATE

Version 2. 0. 0

- Rewrite

-Adjusted Radioactive and Prismatic Drill output times (see above)

- Removed JA and PFM Dependencies

- Only Dependency is Content Patcher

Version 1. 4

Large Re-balance Update

Changed recipes of all Drills and levels at which they unlock.

Version 1. 3. 1

Swapped colors of OmniGeode and Iron Drills

Version 1. 3. 0

Added 2 new drills

Reblancing and fixed Descriptions

Version 1. 2. 0

Removed Hyper Gro Producer (being put in a different mod)

Here: Manure Industries

Mining Drills can only now be placed outdoors

Version 1. 1. 1

Fixes crash for non-english users by removing Localization Support

(I hope to fix Localization in the Future)

Version 1. 1. 0

First Update, Updated the Art some more and Re-Balanced the outputs, now takes a week to get a prismatic shard, iridium and radioactive ores also take a (in-game) few hours to produce

Version 1. 0. 0

First Release

Check out my other Mod:

Manure Industries

Adds compost bins to the Barns and Coops to produce; Retating soil, Fertilizer, and Speed gro

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Automated Mining Drills is a crafting mod that unlocks resource mining drills as you level up your Mining Skill. It has 1,172 endorsements and 66,839 downloads, last updated in June 2024. This mod adds automation to resource gathering, making it a popular choice for players who want to streamline their mining operations.

✨ Key Features

Unlocks Resource Mining Drills as you level up your Mining Skill.
Adds automated mining capabilities to the game.
Integrates with the existing Mining Skill progression system.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,172 endorsements.
  • High download count (66,839) shows strong demand.
  • Adds a useful automation layer to mining, saving time.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in June 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game version.
  • Requires progression in Mining Skill, so early-game players won't benefit immediately.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to automate resource gathering and have invested in the Mining Skill. Ideal for those who enjoy quality-of-life improvements and automation mods. Skip if you prefer manual mining or want a mod that works from the start.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have the latest game version to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Level up your Mining Skill to unlock the drills as intended.
  • Check the mod's page for any optional patches or dependencies.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Drewdus42
Version
2.0.0
Downloads
66,839
Endorsements
1,172
Category
Crafting
Created
8/15/2021
Updated
6/20/2024

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