This is a guide to every mechanic of space ship building in starfield, covering what the stats mean, how to pick the best options, hidden stats for weapons, Best options in various slots and how to make things aesthetically pleasing.
DPS EXCEL SHEET:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16n7v2u/ultimate_guide_to_ship_weapons_with_dps/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dud8L8FQwQ8IpsJnjFyE4vgoQm1wrlHRVtoyY8L8bR4/edit#gid=0
Pictures of all HAB interiors/build guide:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/16azmzp/all_ship_hab_interiors_and_unique_hab_locations/
Mod for having every piece at 1 technician: https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/721
Mod for having time slow when moving power:
https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/1939
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Dont use upgrade menu
4:10 Manufacturers/Aesthetics
14:12 Connecting Objects Easily
16:00 Direct Attach Method
17:00 Mount types
19:20 Unique parts/Headquarters
21:50 Unattached Modules Error
23:20 Starting a ship build, Layout
24:40 Staircase for 2 story ship
26:18 HAB VARIANTS & HOW TO GET
31:40 FORCE DOOR SPAWNS
37:15 Crew Capacity explained
39:55 Cockpits
43:13 Landing Bays
45:45 Dockers
51:55 Functional Modules
52:50 Reactors & Class
1:00:10 Grav Drives
1:03:05 Engines
1:09:46 Shields
1:13:15 Weapons
1:15:00 Best weapon type
1:17:00 !MAGAZINE VS SINGLE FIRE WEAPONS!
1:18:16 POWER DOESNT MATTER FOR GOOD GUNS
1:23:30 Turrets
1:28:50 Best Ballistic
1:30:38 Shotgun
1:31:00 Lasers
1:33:40 Missiles
1:37:00 EM Weapons
1:40:45 Particle Beams
1:44:30 Cargo/Fuel
1:48:38 Shielded Cargo
1:50:45 Equipment
1:52:25 Mounting Plates
1:53:45 The Spice
1:54:00 Structural Pieces & Aesthetics
2:00:00 Landing Gear
2:02:25 Finishing The Build
2:07:25 Build Limit
2:08:23 Paint
2:10:55 Interior Tour
2:13:12 Crew Skills
2:19:00 Weapon Power Display