Tutorial:Circuit network cookbook - Revision history

Untitled7: /* Lights */

2026-09-11T19:16:01Z

Lights

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-=== Lamp showing chest content condition ===
+=== Single lamp on condition ===
-This is one of the simplest possible use of circuit-network. A [[lamp]] is lit depending on the number of goods (in this example empty barrels) in a chest.
+This is one of the simplest possible use of circuit-network. A single [[lamp]] is turned on or off, depending on the number of goods (in this example empty barrels) in a chest.
 ==== Setting up circuit connection ====
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-[[File:ConditionalLights.png|border|left|430px]]
+[[File:Circuit network cookbook lamp as counter.png|border|left|430px]]
-=== Conditional Lights ===
+=== Multiple lamps as counts ===
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-* In this circuit we connect a series of [[lamp]]s to a [[storage tank]].
+This is an extension of using a single lamp on a condition, where multiple lamps operate on the same signal with increasingly higher thresholds
 * By setting different conditions on each lamp we can build an indicator strip.
-* The Enabled condition of the first lamp is '''Petroleum gas > 100'''.
+* The Enabled condition of the first lamp is <code>L</code>''' ≥ 1'''.
-* The others light up when gas is greater than 200, 300, 400 and 500 respectively.
+* The others light up when gas is greater than or equal to 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
-In this setup you can connect the storage tank to the lamps directly.
+This also works to display things that don't come in integer intervals. For example, a storage tank's contents could be read in 5k intervals at 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k and full 25k.
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 ##  Select the "Use colors" check box on the lamp.
 ## Set the condition to the pink signal, and what value you want (i.e. > 100)
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Bilka: Removed combinator sign because it no longer works because combinator icons in alt mode are reordered to inventory order

2026-05-29T12:52:29Z

Removed combinator sign because it no longer works because combinator icons in alt mode are reordered to inventory order

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	=== Colored Lights ===		=== Colored Lights ===
	<div style="margin-left:440px;">		<div style="margin-left:440px;">
	While after 2.0, a [[lamp]]'s color can be changed in its ~~gui~~, it can also be connected to a circuit network for various purposes. To allow the circuit network to modify its color, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.		While after 2.0, a [[lamp]]'s color can be changed in its GUI, it can also be connected to a circuit network for various purposes. To allow the circuit network to modify its color, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.
	Instead of directly connecting the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:		Instead of directly connecting the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:
	# Add the arithmetic combinator.		# Add the arithmetic combinator.
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	* In this example we have generated a signal of 50 Laser turrets and 200 Piercing round magazine.		* In this example we have generated a signal of 50 Laser turrets and 200 Piercing round magazine.
	* Constant combinators are not of much use on their own but we shall use them later.		* Constant combinators are not of much use on their own but we shall use them later.
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	~~[[File:ThisASign.png\|border\|left\|430px]]~~

	~~=== Constant Combinator Signs (Words) (Pointless as of 2.0) ===~~
	~~<div style="margin-left:440px;">~~
	* You can use [[constant combinator]]s to make signs, just set the letter signals in the combinator, each combinator can display 2 characters side by side.
	* Note that to see these letters, Alt-mode must be on and the Interface setting “Show combinator settings in “Alt-Mode”” must also be enabled.
	* As of the 2.0 update, these signs have become obsolete due to the addition of [[Display_panel\|Display panels]], as text on display panels is always visible.
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Glek: Restore the belt latch chunk which I accidentally somehow deleted. Oops, sorry!

2026-04-03T04:15:50Z

Restore the belt latch chunk which I accidentally somehow deleted. Oops, sorry!

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			[[File:BeltLatch.png\|border\|left\|430px]]

			=== Belt only latch ===
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			* To make it work, '''3''' pieces of raw wood must be placed on the inside lane of the belt.
			* It will have higher latency than the combinator version, but in most situations you will not notice the difference.
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	=== Toggle Latch ===		=== Toggle Latch ===

Glek: Added a simple, 2.0-compatible toggle latch design.

2026-04-03T04:12:49Z

Added a simple, 2.0-compatible toggle latch design.

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	~~[[File:BeltLatch.png\|border\|left\|430px]]~~		=== Toggle Latch ===

	~~=== Belt only~~ latch ~~===~~		[[File:ToggleLatch2.0.png\|thumb\|left\|430px\|The wiring setup for the toggle latch.]]
	~~<div style="margin-~~left:~~440px;">~~		[[File:ToggleLatch2.0_Settings.png\|thumb\|left\|430px\|The decider combinator settings.]]
	* To make it work, '''3''' pieces of ~~raw wood must be placed~~ on the ~~inside lane~~ of the ~~belt~~.		[[File:ToggleLatch2.0_InputSettings.png\|thumb\|left\|430px\|The required inputs.]]
	* It will have higher latency than the ~~combinator version, but in most situations you will not notice the difference~~.
	~~</div>~~		A variant of a SR latch that toggles between two states on receiving the leading edge of the given input signals.

			Both input signals are required to cause the latch to toggle.
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Speedytapir: /* Reading Belt Design */

2026-03-06T16:58:02Z

Reading Belt Design

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	* Six belts in a row are connected with Red wire and set to '''Read belts contents''' and '''Hold'''		* Six belts in a row are connected with Red wire and set to '''Read belts contents''' and '''Hold'''
	* Note: Instead of using six belts all set to '''hold''', ~~they~~ can be set to '''Hold (all belts)''' for simplicity		* Note: Instead of using six belts all set to '''hold''', only one can be used, and set to '''Hold (all belts)''' for simplicity
	* This [[red wire]] is then connected to the inserters that insert onto the belt.		* This [[red wire]] is then connected to the inserters that insert onto the belt.
	* Read hand contents is unselected for all inserters.		* Read hand contents is unselected for all inserters.

Speedytapir: /* Reading Belt Design */

2026-03-06T16:57:26Z

Reading Belt Design

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	* Six belts in a row are connected with Red wire and set to '''Read belts contents''' and '''Hold'''		* Six belts in a row are connected with Red wire and set to '''Read belts contents''' and '''Hold'''
			* Note: Instead of using six belts all set to '''hold''', they can be set to '''Hold (all belts)''' for simplicity
	* This [[red wire]] is then connected to the inserters that insert onto the belt.		* This [[red wire]] is then connected to the inserters that insert onto the belt.
	* Read hand contents is unselected for all inserters.		* Read hand contents is unselected for all inserters.
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	* The first inserter is enabled when '''Automation science pack = 0'''		* The first inserter is enabled when '''Automation science pack = 0'''
	* The other inserters are set similarly for the other science packs.		* The other inserters are set similarly for the other science packs.
			* When using '''Hold (all belts)''', the amount required for enabling the inserters varies, but 30 is a good number.
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Speedytapir: /* Constant Combinator Signs (Words) */

2026-03-06T16:53:43Z

Constant Combinator Signs (Words)

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	[[File:ThisASign.png\|border\|left\|430px]]		[[File:ThisASign.png\|border\|left\|430px]]

	=== Constant Combinator Signs (Words) ===		=== Constant Combinator Signs (Words) (Pointless as of 2.0) ===
	<div style="margin-left:440px;">		<div style="margin-left:440px;">
	* You can use [[constant combinator]]s to make signs, just set the letter signals in the combinator, each combinator can display 2 characters side by side.		* You can use [[constant combinator]]s to make signs, just set the letter signals in the combinator, each combinator can display 2 characters side by side.

Speedytapir: /* Colored Lights */

2026-03-06T16:51:43Z

Colored Lights

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	=== Colored Lights ===		=== Colored Lights ===
	<div style="margin-left:440px;">		<div style="margin-left:440px;">
	While after 2.0, a [[lamp]]'s color can be changed in its gui, it can also be connected to a circuit network for various purposes. To ~~light a [[lamp]] with a~~ color ~~rather than white~~, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.		While after 2.0, a [[lamp]]'s color can be changed in its gui, it can also be connected to a circuit network for various purposes. To allow the circuit network to modify its color, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.
	Instead of directly connecting the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:		Instead of directly connecting the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:
	# Add the arithmetic combinator.		# Add the arithmetic combinator.

Speedytapir: /* Colored Lights */

2026-03-06T16:50:49Z

Colored Lights

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	=== Colored Lights ===		=== Colored Lights ===
	<div style="margin-left:440px;">		<div style="margin-left:440px;">
	To light a [[lamp]] with a color rather than white, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.		While after 2.0, a [[lamp]]'s color can be changed in its gui, it can also be connected to a circuit network for various purposes. To light a [[lamp]] with a color rather than white, you need an intermediate device like an [[arithmetic combinator]] that can send a color signal.
	Instead of directly ~~connect~~ the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:		Instead of directly connecting the [[lamp]] and the [[Storage tank]] you need:
	# Add the arithmetic combinator.		# Add the arithmetic combinator.
	# Connect the [[storage tank]] with the input of the arithmetic combinator.		# Connect the [[storage tank]] with the input of the arithmetic combinator.

BeholderBelow: /* Lamp showing chest content condition */ minor grammar edits (“lamp is light” to “lamp is lit,” “container” to “contains”)

2026-02-01T13:12:02Z

Lamp showing chest content condition: minor grammar edits (“lamp is light” to “lamp is lit,” “container” to “contains”)

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	=== Lamp showing chest content condition ===		=== Lamp showing chest content condition ===

	This is one of the simplest possible use of circuit-network. A [[lamp]] is ~~light~~ depending on the number of goods (in this example empty barrels) in a chest.		This is one of the simplest possible use of circuit-network. A [[lamp]] is lit depending on the number of goods (in this example empty barrels) in a chest.

	==== Setting up circuit connection ====		==== Setting up circuit connection ====
	<div style="margin-left:440px;">		<div style="margin-left:440px;">
	* The lamp is connected to the chest.		* The lamp is connected to the chest.
	* The lamp is set to light if the chest ~~contain~~ less than 10 empty barrels.		* The lamp is set to light if the chest contains less than 10 empty barrels.

	==== To set the light condition ====		==== To set the light condition ====