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{| | == Overview == | ||
| {{imagelink|basic-splitter|Basic splitter}} || {{imagelink|fast-splitter|Fast splitter}} || {{imagelink|express-splitter|Express splitter}} | | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
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! scope="col" | belt-type | |||
! scope="col" | factor speed | |||
! scope="col" | speed (tiles/sec) | |||
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| {{imagelink|basic-splitter|Basic splitter}} || 1 || 1.875 | |||
|- | |||
| {{imagelink|fast-splitter|Fast splitter}} || 2 || 3.75 | |||
|- | |||
| {{imagelink|express-splitter|Express splitter}} || 3 || 5.625 | |||
|} | |} | ||
See also [[Transport Belt/Physics]] to dig deeper. | |||
== Behavior == | == Behavior == | ||
The behavior of splitters looks simple at first glance. But they are not that simple. Splitters have an astonishing amount of uses. | |||
* splitters have two input-belt-sides and two output-belt-sides on which you can connect any [[transport belt]] or [[underground belt]] | * splitters have two input-belt-sides and two output-belt-sides on which you can connect any [[transport belt]] or [[underground belt]] | ||
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** if two output-belts are connected, then every input-item is put alternated on one of the two output-belts. Or in other words: it is guaranteed, that the inputed items are output in a ratio of 50% on each belt. | ** if two output-belts are connected, then every input-item is put alternated on one of the two output-belts. Or in other words: it is guaranteed, that the inputed items are output in a ratio of 50% on each belt. | ||
** if one of the output [[belts lane]]s are full, then it tries to output on the other output belt. This is useful to fill belts. | ** if one of the output [[belts lane]]s are full, then it tries to output on the other output belt. This is useful to fill belts. | ||
* '''Joining''' [[File:T&T Belt04.jpg|thumb| | * '''Joining''' [[File:T&T Belt04.jpg|thumb|200px|Feeding from side is only a good use, if you want to make a queue - e. g. for mines, some output-buffer]] [[File:T&T Belt03.jpg|thumb|200px|Better: The capacity of the output belt is fully used]] | ||
** splitters can be used to join two belts into one. This has a much higher throughput than only side-inserting. | ** splitters can be used to join two belts into one. This has a much higher throughput than only side-inserting. | ||
** as with splitting, the belt lanes aren't mixed up. | ** as with splitting, the belt lanes aren't mixed up. | ||
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== Special behavior == | == Special behavior == | ||
* [[Splitter/Priority]]: when '''both input belts are at full capacity''', then the splitter '''prefers the left input''', or in other words: the right input is only taken to fill gaps in the left input. This can be used to priorize an item-source, for example a storage. [[File:T&T Belt08.jpg|thumb|200px]] | * [[Splitter/Priority]]: when '''both input belts are at full capacity''', then the splitter '''prefers the left input''', or in other words: the right input is only taken to fill gaps in the left input. This can be used to priorize an item-source, for example a storage. [[File:T&T Belt08.jpg|thumb|200px|Left side: A splitter cascade to let only the unused items into the storage. Center: A simple storage. Right side: The splitter prefers taking the input of the upper (left) belt, so the input from the storage is lower priority.]] | ||
* [[Splitter/When is a faster splitter needed?]]: a basic splitter can keep up with the input of one fast belt, if the two output belts are connected and empty. | * [[Splitter/When is a faster splitter needed?]]: a basic splitter can keep up with the input of one fast belt, if the two output belts are connected and empty. | ||
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** [[Splitter/Cascading]]: Use Cascading to fill storages only, when not needed otherwise | ** [[Splitter/Cascading]]: Use Cascading to fill storages only, when not needed otherwise | ||
* [[Splitter/Belt Lanes]]: from one belt lane to the other. | * [[Splitter/Belt Lanes]]: from one belt lane to the other. | ||
* [[Splitter/Joining]]: more explained or instead of [[Transport Belt/Side-insert | * [[Splitter/Joining]]: more explained or instead of [[Transport Belt/Side-insert]] | ||
When you feed a belt from the side, the throughput is limited. With v0.7 this has been improved much, but it is also simply the fact, that you feed only onside of a belt. | When you feed a belt from the side, the throughput is limited. With v0.7 this has been improved much, but it is also simply the fact, that you feed only onside of a belt. | ||
* [[Splitter/Constructions]]: Examples of using. | * [[Splitter/Constructions]]: Examples of using. | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 19 December 2013
Overview
| belt-type | factor speed | speed (tiles/sec) |
|---|---|---|
 |
1 | 1.875 |
| |
2 | 3.75 |
| |
3 | 5.625 |
See also Transport Belt/Physics to dig deeper.
Behavior
The behavior of splitters looks simple at first glance. But they are not that simple. Splitters have an astonishing amount of uses.
- splitters have two input-belt-sides and two output-belt-sides on which you can connect any transport belt or underground belt
- splitters don't shuffle the lanes on the belts; items on the left input belt lane don't change the side to the right lane (and vice versa).
- Splitting
- if two output-belts are connected, then every input-item is put alternated on one of the two output-belts. Or in other words: it is guaranteed, that the inputed items are output in a ratio of 50% on each belt.
- if one of the output belts lanes are full, then it tries to output on the other output belt. This is useful to fill belts.
- Joining File:T&T Belt04.jpgFeeding from side is only a good use, if you want to make a queue - e. g. for mines, some output-bufferFile:T&T Belt03.jpgBetter: The capacity of the output belt is fully used
- splitters can be used to join two belts into one. This has a much higher throughput than only side-inserting.
- as with splitting, the belt lanes aren't mixed up.
- Use faster splitter if you want to feed into a faster belt, because otherwise your splitter is the bottleneck!
Special behavior
- Splitter/Priority: when both input belts are at full capacity, then the splitter prefers the left input, or in other words: the right input is only taken to fill gaps in the left input. This can be used to priorize an item-source, for example a storage. File:T&T Belt08.jpgLeft side: A splitter cascade to let only the unused items into the storage. Center: A simple storage. Right side: The splitter prefers taking the input of the upper (left) belt, so the input from the storage is lower priority.
- Splitter/When is a faster splitter needed?: a basic splitter can keep up with the input of one fast belt, if the two output belts are connected and empty.
Other Usages
- Splitter/Ratios: Use splitter to achive special ratios on the outputs
- Splitter/Cascading: Use Cascading to fill storages only, when not needed otherwise
- Splitter/Belt Lanes: from one belt lane to the other.
- Splitter/Joining: more explained or instead of Transport Belt/Side-insert
When you feed a belt from the side, the throughput is limited. With v0.7 this has been improved much, but it is also simply the fact, that you feed only onside of a belt.
- Splitter/Constructions: Examples of using.