====== Electric Gold Pan ======

The Electric Gold Pan automates [[gold_pan|Gold Pan]] style processing. It is a powered way to turn pan-compatible materials into their random outputs without standing there and right-clicking them by hand.

===== How to use it =====

  - Connect the machine to a powered [[energy_and_electricity|Energy and Electricity]] network.
  - Put a compatible panning ingredient into the input, such as Gravel or Soul Sand.
  - Leave room in the output slots for the generated drops.
  - Collect the output once the machine finishes processing.

===== Behavior =====

  * The machine uses the same recipe pool shown for Gold Pan processing in the in-game guide.
  * Outputs are still random, so large batches give more reliable averages than tiny ones.
  * Faster tiers can process multiple inputs more quickly, which makes them much better for bulk panning.
  * If the output is full, the machine stops instead of wasting ingredients.

===== Module support =====

  * The Electric Gold Pan supports all four [[machine_modules|Machine Modules]]: Speed, Efficiency, Capacity, and Productivity.
  * Speed-heavy setups shine here once your network is stable, because panning gains the most from long bulk batches.

===== Tiers =====

^ Tier ^ Speed ^ Power Usage ^
| Electric Gold Pan (I) | 1x | 2 W |
| Electric Gold Pan (II) | 3x | 4 W |
| Electric Gold Pan (III) | 10x | 14 W |

===== Tips =====

  * This is a strong upgrade when you are tired of manual Gravel and Soul Sand processing.
  * Pair it with upstream block collection and downstream ore-processing machines if you want a full resource line.