# Radius Settings

Radius settings control how far an RS-ItemMagnet can detect and collect dropped items.

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# What Is Radius?

The collection radius determines the area around the ItemMagnet where dropped items can be detected.

Items outside the configured radius will be ignored.

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# Increasing Radius

Larger radii allow the machine to collect items from a wider area.

Benefits:

* Larger collection area
* Fewer machines required
* Better coverage for large farms

Considerations:

* More items may be scanned
* Larger collection zones may overlap

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# Decreasing Radius

Smaller radii restrict collection to nearby items.

Benefits:

* More precise collection
* Better separation between machines
* Easier farm specialization

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# Choosing the Right Radius

Small Farms:

```text
Small Radius
```

Large Farms:

```text
Medium to Large Radius
```

Industrial Automation Systems:

```text
Use the smallest radius necessary
```

to maintain predictable item routing.

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# Troubleshooting

If items are not being collected:

* Verify the item is inside the configured radius
* Verify filters allow the item
* Verify the target container has available space

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# Next Step

Continue with:

[Filters](Filters.md)