Moon Sweepers Controls Guide: Full PC Keybinds & Shortcuts
Complete keybinds and keyboard shortcuts list for Moon Sweepers on PC. Master dust packing, night vision, Patch 1.0.5 Move Mode, and conveyor snapping.
FAQ
How do you pack collected dust into capsules?
How do you turn on night vision or helmet lights?
How does Move Mode work in Patch 1.0.5?
How do you copy rotation and style from existing buildings?
How do you adjust conveyor belt height when building?
Mastering the keybinds in Moon Sweepers is essential for maintaining a fast cleaning pace, navigating pitch-black lunar nights, and efficiently placing complex conveyor infrastructure. While standard movement follows conventional WASD controls, several action and construction hotkeys—including the new Patch 1.0.5 building tools—are critical for advanced automation.
For early progression strategies, review our beginner guide, explore equipment upgrades in the tools guide, or see our base building guide for layout blueprints.
Complete On-Foot Keyboard & Mouse Controls
These are the default input bindings for astronaut movement, manual sweeping, and base interaction:
| Action / Command | Default Key / Input | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward / Backward | W / S |
Standard character movement across lunar dust |
| Strafe Left / Right | A / D |
Lateral suit movement |
| Sprint | Shift (Hold) |
Increases movement speed; drains suit stamina |
| Jump | Spacebar |
Low-gravity lunar leap |
| Primary Sweep / Clean | Left Mouse Button |
Engages handheld brush, broom, or suction tool |
| Pack Dust Capsule | Q |
Compresses collected canister dust into a capsule |
| Interact / Pickup | E |
Enters vehicles, operates kiosks, and picks up capsules |
| Drop Held Object | G |
Drops carried item or mineral crate directly forward |
| Toggle Helmet Light / Night Vision | N |
Activates flashlight or Night Vision Goggles |
| Inspect / Status Tab | Tab |
Opens current sol stats, battery level, and carry weight |
| Open Field Manual | H |
Opens in-game guide database and contract log |
| Toggle Building Grid Overlay | G (in build mode) |
Snaps placement projection to foundation grids |
| Toggle UI / Photo Mode | F5 |
Hides HUD elements for clean lunar photography |
Essential Building & Conveyor Belt Shortcuts (Patch 1.0.5)
When designing automated logistics, several input combinations simplify factory alignment and redesigns:
| Function | Input Combination | Practical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Build Mode | B |
Toggles the construction terminal interface |
| Rotate Structure 90° | R (in Build Menu) |
Rotates machinery clockwise before placement |
| Enter Move Mode | R (aiming at piece) |
New in 1.0.5: Pick up and relocate building for free |
| Toggle Machine Snapping | F |
New in 1.0.5: Switches between 0.5m grid snap and free placement |
| Eyedropper / Copy Style | Middle Mouse Button (Click) |
New in 1.0.5: Copies rotation and visual style from piece |
| Adjust Conveyor Height | Ctrl + Mouse Scroll |
Snaps conveyor poles up or down by 0.5-meter increments |
| Reverse Belt Direction | F (targeting belt) |
Flips belt feed direction without deconstruction |
| Snap to Foundation Edge | Alt (Hold) |
Forces structures to snap flush with foundation tiles |
| Full Refund Deconstruct | Middle Mouse Button (Hold) |
Dismantles targeted piece with 100% refund |
Vehicle Operation Controls
When boarding rovers, push sweepers, or heavy haulers, control mappings shift to automotive mechanics:
| Vehicle Command | Input | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate | W |
Drives vehicle forward |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
Applies brakes; transitions to reverse when stopped |
| Steer | A / D |
Turns steering wheels or tracks |
| Handbrake | Spacebar |
Immediate drift and parking brake |
| Toggle Sweeper Brushes | Left Mouse Button or F |
Engages vehicle cleaning mechanisms |
| Empty Hopper / Unload | Q |
Dumps collected cargo at drive-over depot bays |
| Vehicle Headlights | L |
Toggles high-beam lunar terrain illumination |
| Exit Vehicle | E |
Dismounts astronaut to on-foot mode |
Can You Rebind Keys in Moon Sweepers?
Yes. Go to Settings -> Controls -> Key Bindings from the main menu or pause screen (Esc). All movement, interaction, and building hotkeys can be rebound to custom keys or extra mouse buttons. Controller support is currently in beta, with full Xbox and PlayStation gamepad presets supported for driving and walking.
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