Solarpunk Trading: Unlocking and Using Blueprints
In brief
In Solarpunk, trading is essential to progress and explore new islands. This guide explains how to unlock the Tradebot by repairing your airship, use the trading system, and leverage blueprints at the Research Table to unlock technologies and automate your tasks.
In Solarpunk, trading is a driving force for progression and discovering new islands. This article aims to guide you through the process of unlocking the Tradebot, using blueprints, and much more.
Unlocking the Tradebot
To access the Tradebot in Solarpunk, you must first repair your airship. It first needs a dock, then its parts, which you'll find on the starting island. Once the ship is repaired, you can steer your ship toward the blue icon on the map to dock. Then head into the cabin to unlock the Tradebot.
The trading system
When you access the Tradebot, it will offer you a list of items that you can exchange for rewards, tailored to your progress. Each item serves a specific purpose in unlocking the next element or upgrades.

Note
Keep in mind that you won't be able to submit a specific item until you've exchanged all the previous items on the list.
Using blueprints
Blueprints are at the heart of Solarpunk, as they can help you unlock technologies and automate tasks. To use blueprints, you must submit them to the Research Table located near the Tradebot.
To upgrade the Research Table and unlock further elements, you'll need specific items in addition to the blueprints.
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Key takeaways
- First repair your airship by finding a dock and its parts on the starting island to access the Tradebot
- The Tradebot offers item trades suited to your progression, but you must follow the order of the list
- Blueprints are at the heart of the game and allow you to unlock new technologies at the Research Table
- You can only submit a specific item if you've already traded all the previous items on the list
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