In Dune: Awakening, the Handheld Resource Scanner is a great tool for exploring the world and marking important spots on your map. But some players run into an issue where the scanner doesn’t work and shows a “Not Enough Power” message. If that’s happening to you, don’t worry, it’s a common problem, and the fix is actually simple. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get the scanner, why this power issue happens, and how you can easily solve it.
How to get the Handheld Resource Scanner in Dune Awakening
The Handheld Resource Scanner is a useful Cartography Tools Utility in Dune: Awakening. It’s basically a powered-up scanner you can carry around, letting you scan the area in front of you and mark key points directly onto your map. It’s especially handy for exploring and tracking resources.
To get one, you first need to unlock its schematic. Once you have that, you’ll need to gather the required materials to actually craft it:
- 9x Iron Ingot
- 6x EMF Generator
You can craft the scanner at either a General Fabricator or a Survival Fabricator, as long as the materials are in your inventory or stored at your base.
If crafting’s not your thing, you can also buy it from other players through the Exchange, which is a player-run marketplace where prices go up or down depending on supply and demand. Alternatively, you can trade with other players directly at social hubs like Arrakeen.
So, whether you prefer crafting, buying, or bartering, there’s more than one way to get your hands on a Handheld Resource Scanner.
Not Enough Power Issue in Handheld Resource Scanner
If you’re playing Dune: Awakening and your Handheld Resource Scanner keeps giving you the “Not Enough Power” message, don’t worry, you’re not alone. This confused a lot of players at first.
The scanner needs at least 200 power to work, and that power comes from your battery pack the one you equip on your character. If you’re still using the Improvised Battery Pack (the early-game one you can craft or find easily), it only gives you 100 power, which just isn’t enough.
- Go to your Research Menu.
- Craft a better battery pack, at least a Mark 1, though a Mark 2 works even better.
- Equip the new battery, and then give it a few seconds. You’ll notice the power meter in the bottom right will start filling up.
Once your power reaches 200 or more, you’ll be able to use the scanner without any issues.
