Roboport - Revision history

Syx: Clarified robot behaviour where multiple roboports are connected.

2026-03-16T14:36:05Z

Clarified robot behaviour where multiple roboports are connected.

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	The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures. These areas can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.		The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures. These areas can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.

	* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can ~~move~~.		* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can operate.
	* The larger <span style="color:#66FF66">green</span> square represents the extent of the construction network where only construction robots can ~~move~~.		* The larger <span style="color:#66FF66">green</span> square represents the extent of the construction network where only construction robots can operate.

	Robots placed into the air from the [[Player\|player's]] inventory inside of a roboport's coverage will seek out the nearest roboport to charge and rest.		Robots placed into the air from the [[Player\|player's]] inventory inside of a roboport's coverage will seek out the nearest roboport to charge and rest.

	Two or more roboports can connect to form a [[logistic network]], if the borders of the orange logistic areas touch. This is shown by a dotted line running between the two ports. An example of this can be seen on the bottom-right. Non-connected roboports will not share robots.		Two or more roboports can connect to form a [[logistic network]], if the borders of the orange logistic areas touch. This is shown by a dotted line running between the two ports. An example of this can be seen on the bottom-right. Non-connected roboports will not share robots. Where multiple roboports are connected, to form a wide ranging logistics network, robots will travel in a direct path between source and destination points, even if this involves leaving the orange / green range of the roboports.

	Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.		Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.

Alfonse: Added details about roboport requests.

2025-08-28T17:02:29Z

Added details about roboport requests.

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	If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.		If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.

	~~It's possible to request idle robots from other roboports by configuring corresponding requests in the roboport GUI. This way it's possible to request one type or~~ [[~~quality~~]]~~{{SA}} of robot, then remove them from the roboport with a filtered inserter, to gradually clean a logistics network from this type of robot.~~		[[File:roboport_gui.png\|thumb\|250px\|none\|Roboport GUI]]

	[[~~File:roboport_gui~~.~~png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~250px\|none\|Roboport GUI~~]]		It's possible to request idle robots from other roboports by configuring corresponding requests in the roboport GUI. This way it's possible to request one type or [[quality]]{{SA}} of robot, then remove them from the roboport with a filtered inserter, to gradually clean a logistics network from this type of robot. Unlike [[logistic network#Setting logistic requests\|logistic requests]], these requests can only set a minimum number of robots to have in the roboport. They cannot set a limit to the number of robots desired.

			Like [[logistic network#Logistics groups\|logistics groups]], roboport requests can be named. Request groups that use the same name will request the same number of robots, and changes to the named group will be propagated to other roboports. However, request groups and logistics groups do not share the same space of names. A request group with the same name as a logistics group does not refer to the same set of requests.

	== Power usage ==		== Power usage ==

Bilka: formatting

2025-07-11T20:33:38Z

formatting

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	Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.		Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.

	[[Quality]]{{SA}} does not affect the size of the roboport's construction or logistics areas.		[[Quality]]{{SA}} does ''not'' affect the size of the roboport's construction or logistics areas.

	[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]		[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]

Alfonse: Moved quality note.

2025-06-22T18:43:41Z

Moved quality note.

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	{{:Infobox:Roboport}}		{{:Infobox:Roboport}}
	The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures~~. The size of these areas in unaffected by a roboport's quality~~. These areas can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.		The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures. These areas can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.

	* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can move.		* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can move.
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	Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.		Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.

			[[Quality]]{{SA}} does not affect the size of the roboport's construction or logistics areas.

	[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]		[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]

Cuyama at 01:10, 22 June 2025

2025-06-22T01:10:31Z

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	{{:Infobox:Roboport}}		{{:Infobox:Roboport}}
	The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures. ~~This~~ can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.		The '''roboport''' is the resting place for all [[construction robot]]s and [[logistic robot]]s. It emits an area of 50×50 tiles, in which logistic robots can interact with logistic network entities, such as [[storage chest]]s, or [[requester chest]]s. Additionally, a 110×110 tile area is created for construction robots to repair, construct or remove structures. The size of these areas in unaffected by a roboport's quality. These areas can be seen by hovering the mouse on a roboport, or logistics chest which is inside the logistic zone.

	* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can move.		* The smaller <span style="color:#F98A1D">orange</span> square represents the reach of the logistics network where both logistics and construction robots can move.

Bilka: US English

2025-05-29T09:52:19Z

US English

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	== Interaction with personal roboports ==		== Interaction with personal roboports ==
	An entity with an equipment grid (usually a [[character]] wearing ~~armour~~ that grants one, but also a [[tank]] or [[spidertron]]) equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] can act as a mobile roboport. This mobile roboport uses the associated entity's own inventory rather than the local logistic network for robot, item and repair pack storage. The network it creates is separate from the static network; it doesn't share robots or items with other networks.		An entity with an equipment grid (usually a [[character]] wearing armor that grants one, but also a [[tank]] or [[spidertron]]) equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] can act as a mobile roboport. This mobile roboport uses the associated entity's own inventory rather than the local logistic network for robot, item and repair pack storage. The network it creates is separate from the static network; it doesn't share robots or items with other networks.

	Since it only has one inventory, a personal robot network has no use for logistic robots. It has no associated [[logistic network]]; the entity's logistic requests and trash slots instead form part of whatever logistic network the entity is standing in, and are serviced by that network's robots. However, its construction robots will cooperate with other networks in getting construction tasks achieved as quickly as possible.		Since it only has one inventory, a personal robot network has no use for logistic robots. It has no associated [[logistic network]]; the entity's logistic requests and trash slots instead form part of whatever logistic network the entity is standing in, and are serviced by that network's robots. However, its construction robots will cooperate with other networks in getting construction tasks achieved as quickly as possible.

Bilka: word

2025-04-25T19:09:27Z

word

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	== Storage ==		== Storage ==
	A roboport contains 7 [[Stack\|slots]] reserved for 50 [[robots]] of the same type, and another 7 for [[repair pack]]s. Robots and repair packs can be inserted into the roboport with an [[inserter]]. Furthermore, robots (but not repair packs) can be removed from the roboport with an inserter. Repair packs inside a roboport are available for all robots and requester chests inside the logistic zone of that roboport. Construction bots, when provided with repair packs, will automatically repair all damaged structures inside of a roboport's coverage area.		A roboport contains 7 [[Stack\|slots]], each reserved for 50 [[robots]] of the same type, and another 7 for [[repair pack]]s. Robots and repair packs can be inserted into the roboport with an [[inserter]]. Furthermore, robots (but not repair packs) can be removed from the roboport with an inserter. Repair packs inside a roboport are available for all robots and requester chests inside the logistic zone of that roboport. Construction bots, when provided with repair packs, will automatically repair all damaged structures inside of a roboport's coverage area.

	If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.		If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.

Thrawcheld: more on how personal roboports interact with the static robot network (also tanks can have them now)

2025-03-10T01:46:33Z

more on how personal roboports interact with the static robot network (also tanks can have them now)

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	Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.		Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.

	~~Players or [[spidertron]] equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] in their armor can act as a mobile roboport themselves, if they have any robots in their inventory.~~

	[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]		[[File:roboport_connection.jpg\|300×300px\|thumb\|Two roboports connecting to form a logistic network. Notice the yellow dotted line indicating a successful bond.]]
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	Robots will not enter a roboport to rest unless they have full charge. Robots with low/no charge can still fly, but will move extremely slowly.		Robots will not enter a roboport to rest unless they have full charge. Robots with low/no charge can still fly, but will move extremely slowly.

			== Interaction with personal roboports ==
			An entity with an equipment grid (usually a [[character]] wearing armour that grants one, but also a [[tank]] or [[spidertron]]) equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] can act as a mobile roboport. This mobile roboport uses the associated entity's own inventory rather than the local logistic network for robot, item and repair pack storage. The network it creates is separate from the static network; it doesn't share robots or items with other networks.

			Since it only has one inventory, a personal robot network has no use for logistic robots. It has no associated [[logistic network]]; the entity's logistic requests and trash slots instead form part of whatever logistic network the entity is standing in, and are serviced by that network's robots. However, its construction robots will cooperate with other networks in getting construction tasks achieved as quickly as possible.

	== History ==		== History ==

Tertius3: added radar and request functionality

2025-02-08T19:38:21Z

added radar and request functionality

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	Two or more roboports can connect to form a [[logistic network]], if the borders of the orange logistic areas touch. This is shown by a dotted line running between the two ports. An example of this can be seen on the bottom-right. Non-connected roboports will not share robots.		Two or more roboports can connect to form a [[logistic network]], if the borders of the orange logistic areas touch. This is shown by a dotted line running between the two ports. An example of this can be seen on the bottom-right. Non-connected roboports will not share robots.

			Similar to the stationary [[radar]]'s nearby scanning, a roboport constantly reveals an area of 5×5 chunks, centered on the chunk the roboport occupies.

	Players or [[spidertron]] equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] in their armor can act as a mobile roboport themselves, if they have any robots in their inventory.		Players or [[spidertron]] equipped with a [[personal roboport]] or [[personal roboport MK2]] in their armor can act as a mobile roboport themselves, if they have any robots in their inventory.
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	If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.		If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.

			It's possible to request idle robots from other roboports by configuring corresponding requests in the roboport GUI. This way it's possible to request one type or [[quality]]{{SA}} of robot, then remove them from the roboport with a filtered inserter, to gradually clean a logistics network from this type of robot.

	[[File:roboport_gui.png\|thumb\|250px\|none\|Roboport GUI]]		[[File:roboport_gui.png\|thumb\|250px\|none\|Roboport GUI]]

Mskvaer: /* Storage */ # of robots/slot

2025-02-01T16:32:12Z

Storage: # of robots/slot

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	== Storage ==		== Storage ==
	A roboport contains 7 [[Stack\|slots]] reserved for [[robots]], and another 7 for [[repair pack]]s. Robots and repair packs can be inserted into the roboport with an [[inserter]]. Furthermore, robots (but not repair packs) can be removed from the roboport with an inserter. Repair packs inside a roboport are available for all robots and requester chests inside the logistic zone of that roboport. Construction bots, when provided with repair packs, will automatically repair all damaged structures inside of a roboport's coverage area.		A roboport contains 7 [[Stack\|slots]] reserved for 50 [[robots]] of the same type, and another 7 for [[repair pack]]s. Robots and repair packs can be inserted into the roboport with an [[inserter]]. Furthermore, robots (but not repair packs) can be removed from the roboport with an inserter. Repair packs inside a roboport are available for all robots and requester chests inside the logistic zone of that roboport. Construction bots, when provided with repair packs, will automatically repair all damaged structures inside of a roboport's coverage area.

	If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.		If a roboport is full of robots, robots attempting to rest will find a different roboport, if one is available.