What to know

  • Collecting the Pile of Electronic Components is required for the Tech Expert quest.​
  • The item is located on a yellow bus near Ground Zero highway.​
  • Hostile enemies will guard the area, so prepare for combat on the way.​
  • Delivering the pile to Jeff unlocks advanced crafting and new quest lines.​

Escape From Duckov tasks you with scavenging and surviving in a chaotic, duck-infested world. One key early quest is fetching a Pile of Electronic Components for Jeff, a character who helps advance your base and unlock better upgrades. This simple fetch quest is also your introduction to tougher enemy encounters, item extraction, and the basics of resource management.

What is the Pile of Electronic Components

The Pile of Electronic Components is a bundle of circuit boards, wires, and electrical scrap, the kind of tech debris scavengers dream of. In gameplay terms, it’s a quest item and crafting resource that plays a vital role in your early progression.

You’ll need to collect it for Jeff’s “Tech Expert” quest, but it’s also useful for building or upgrading advanced workstations and tech benches within your bunker. These upgrades improve crafting efficiency, unlock new recipes, and give your base a much-needed edge in survival operations.

Location of the Pile of Electronic Components

Your main goal is to visit Ground Zero and specifically seek out a yellow bus on the highway by the Road Camp. This area is marked on your map and serves as a combat zone full of enemies. The pile is not a random drop and always spawns at this fixed location on (or near) the yellow bus, making it accessible if you follow the usual route.

How to get the Pile of Electronic Components

You’ll need to fight through waves of hostile NPCs patrolling near the bus. Bring enough healing items and ammunition, as these encounters can be tough for under-geared players.

Once you’ve cleared the area, look for a clearly indicated spot (often a glowing circle or highlighted area) on the bus where you can pick up the Pile of Electronic Components using the default action key (usually “F”).​

What comes after the Tech Expert Quest

Finishing the Tech Expert quest leads to quests such as Basic Construction IV, Upgrade Workbench, and Infrastructure Part 2. These further expand your capabilities for crafting and base-building, letting you enhance equipment and survive more challenging expeditions.​

Getting your pile and advancing

Obtaining the Pile of Electronic Components is a rewarding early milestone in Escape From Duckov, setting you on the path to advanced crafting and better upgrades. Be well-prepared for resistance and focus on a clean extraction for the best results.