The Storage Adaptor is a deployable industrial-integration porting device in RUST and spawnable via the F1 console under electrical components. This item is currently only available on the Aux2 staging branch and is not a part of the release version of the game.
Basic functionality of the Storage Adapter
Players may deploy storage adaptors onto most storage-related receptacles in locations where they possess building privilege. The primary function of the storage adaptor is to act as an ‘add-on’ porting system for assorted boxes, furnace types, and other storage entities.
Storage Adapter compatible items
A full list of currently attachable entities is as follows.
| Storage Item | # of storage ports |
| Coffin | 1 |
| Drop Box | 1 |
| Electric Furnace | 1 |
| Fridge | 1 |
| Furnace | 1 |
| Large Furnace | 4 |
| Large Wood Box | 4 |
| Locker | 3 |
| Small Oil Refinery | 1 |
| Tool Cupboard | 2 |
| Vending Machine | 1 |
| Wood Storage Box | 1 |
Electrical Inputs
At current, the use of a Wiring Tool and electrical input is not currently required to operate the storage adaptor. This is subject to change, pending alterations made by the developer.
Industrial Interfacing
When utilizing the Pipe Tool, after attaching the device to an appropriate storage unit, the storage adaptor possesses 1 Industrial In port and a single Industrial Out port. It is helpful to think of the In port as resources in and the Out port as resources out.
Means of acquiring a Storage Adapter
Currently, the Storage Adaptor is craftable via the Work Bench Level 1, requiring 75 scrap to research directly, or 190 scrap to tech tree unlock. It may also be found in medium to high tier crates.
For more information, check out our guide on the RUST Industrial System for a full overview.
