Where can I find a Detailed Surface Scanner in Elite Dangerous?
It looks like I could make some more money exploring if I use a Detailed Surface Scanner. However, I have no idea where I can find one. I've looked at many of the starports I've stopped at, but have had no luck.
Is there a trick to finding a place that sells one?
Best Answer
As others have mentioned, the wiki lists locations that sell the detailed surface scanner. I offer another, more generic solution, in the form of EDDB.
EDDB is the Swiss Army Knife to any commander.
For instance, to find the detailed surface scanner nearest to your location, click on the "Stations" tab.
In the field "Stations sells Modules" type "Det" and it should auto-complete to the detailed surface scanner.
Next, enter the system (not the station) where you find yourself into the "Reference System" box. Example: I am currently at Ohm station in LHS 20, so I enter "LHS 20" for my reference system.
Tip: It lists in between brackets the station names that are in that system. Check your current station is in that list. If not, then you may have mistyped your system. Some systems have very cryptic, coded designations that closely match other systems and so can easily be mistyped.
Finally click the "Find Stations" button and wait for the results to come back. The results are sorted on distance (shortest to longest) from your system and will include the station name where you need to dock or land. It does not list the price however.
Use the same website for finding other parts.
You can also use EDDB for trading and other purposes, but now we're veering OT. If interested in these other services, hit your favourite search engine.
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Galaxy map, view by economy type, look for the nearest high tech system. Rinse and repeat until you have what you want. I'm not sure if system populatin has an effect on the availability of ship equipment or not.
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