Mechanical Lens

Type	AccessoryCrafting material
Tooltip	Grants improved wire vision
Rarity
Buy	1 GC
Sell	20 SC
Research	1 required

Desktop/Console/Mobile-Only Content: This information applies only to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.

Not to be confused with Mechanical Eye.

Inventory UI visibility icons

Mechanical Display visibility icon

Actuator visibility icon

Wire visibility icons

The Mechanical Lens is an informational accessory which will reveal placed wires and actuators. Each color of wire can be shown at maximum brightness, regular, or faded, which is configurable on the left side of the screen. The Mechanical Lens is purchased from the Mechanic for 1 GC.

Crafting

Used in

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
The Grand Design(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Multicolor Wrench(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Mechanical Lens(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Mechanical Ruler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Wire60	Tinkerer's Workshop

Notes

Unlike most accessories, informational accessories such as the Mechanical Lens do not need to be equipped in an accessory slot. The Mechanical Lens may be carried in the player's inventory without loss of functionality, unless equipped to a social slot. Additionally, the info it provides will be shared with nearby players of the same team in multiplayer. Keep in mind modifiers will no longer apply to the player when not equipped.
Having a Mechanical Lens in your inventory while exploring the Dungeon, Jungle Temple, or deep underground caverns will reveal wires and show you where dangerous traps are located. Carrying a Wire Cutter will allow you to disable the traps. The Grand Design will combine these features.