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[[File:transport-belt-intro-3.jpg|300px|thumb|Transport belts | [[File:transport-belt-intro-3.jpg|300px|thumb|Transport belts are used to move iron ore from a mining drill to an inserter, which is will then place the ore into a furnace]] | ||
The Transport network consists of: | The Transport network consists of: | ||
* [[Belt transport system]] | * [[Belt transport system]] | ||
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== [[Belt transport system]] == | == [[Belt transport system]] == | ||
The [[Belt transport system]] is the main transport | The [[Belt transport system]] is the main means of transport in a base. It consists of 3 elements: | ||
* [[Transport belts]] | * [[Transport belts]] | ||
* [[Underground belts]] | * [[Underground belts]] | ||
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| {{imagelink|basic-transport-belt-to-ground|Basic underground belt}} | | {{imagelink|basic-transport-belt-to-ground|Basic underground belt}} | ||
| {{imagelink|basic-splitter|Basic splitter}} | | {{imagelink|basic-splitter|Basic splitter}} | ||
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! Item !! Max power !! Description | ! Item !! Max power !! Description | ||
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| {{imagelink|burner-inserter|Burner inserter}} || 180 W (burner) || Most basic inserter, needs | | {{imagelink|burner-inserter|Burner inserter}} || 180 W (burner) || Most basic inserter, needs fuel. | ||
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| {{imagelink|inserter|Inserter}} || 13 W || Basic electric inserter. | | {{imagelink|inserter|Inserter}} || 13 W || Basic electric inserter. | ||
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| {{imagelink|long-handed-inserter|Long handed inserter}} || 18 W || Basic inserter able to grab [[Items]] from 2 tiles distance. | | {{imagelink|long-handed-inserter|Long handed inserter}} || 18 W || Basic inserter able to grab [[Items]] from 2 tiles distance. | ||
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| {{imagelink|fast-inserter|Fast inserter}} || 30 W || | | {{imagelink|fast-inserter|Fast inserter}} || 30 W || Works at double speed. | ||
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| {{imagelink|smart-inserter|Smart inserter}} || 40 W || Able to connect to [[Circuit network]] and [[Logistic network]] | | {{imagelink|smart-inserter|Smart inserter}} || 40 W || Able to connect to [[Circuit network]] and [[Logistic network]] to specify working conditions. Can also grab specific item types only. | ||
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[[File:Transport-Belt-Storage.jpg|thumb|300px|Inserters storing extra iron ore in wooden chests.]] | [[File:Transport-Belt-Storage.jpg|thumb|300px|Inserters storing extra iron ore in wooden chests.]] | ||
Chests are used to store [[Items|items]]. [[Chests]] [[Storage/Stack]] | Chests are used to store [[Items|items]]. [[Chests]] [[Storage/Stack]] similar items together: | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Item !! Max [[Storages/Stack|stacks]] !! Description | ! Item !! Max [[Storages/Stack|stacks]] !! Description | ||
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* [[Gun turret]]s | * [[Gun turret]]s | ||
* [[Robots]] and [[Inserters]] (but only very small) | * [[Robots]] and [[Inserters]] (but only very small) | ||
* your [[Inventory]] (plus the quick bar, the weapon bar and what you have in hand). | * your [[Inventory]] (plus the quick bar, the weapon bar, and what you have in hand). | ||
== [[Storage]] == | == [[Storage]] == | ||
[[Storage]] is a concept | [[Storage]] is a concept about '''storing enormous masses of items'''. Under normal circumstances, you don't need to store many items. Especially in the beginning of the game every item counts and that means you should try to keep the distances short (belts store a serious amount of items) and don't use chests so much. Instead, you should '''keep the items in flow''', pass them as fast as possible/affordable from production step to the next step to create higher leveled items, instead of storing them. | ||
So, when speaking | So, when speaking about storages, we mean '''concepts which are needed to keep the production in flow'''. Some of them only work together with [[Logistic network]]. Most used for: | ||
* [[Railway network/Train station]] | * [[Railway network/Train station]] | ||
Revision as of 21:22, 21 December 2014
This page will be deleted and forwarded to Belt transport system.
File:Transport-belt-intro-3.jpg
Transport belts are used to move iron ore from a mining drill to an inserter, which is will then place the ore into a furnace
The Transport network consists of:
The Transport Network is the primary means of moving items from one area to another. It is an essential component of any factory in the game.
Belt transport system
The Belt transport system is the main means of transport in a base. It consists of 3 elements:
These come in 3 tiers of varying speed:
Learn more about the simulated physics of the belts, or how to optimize the flow of items.
Inserters
File:Transport-belt-two-lines-4.jpg
Inserters hard at work
Inserters will always place items on the far side of a belt, and will prefer to take items from the closest side.
| Item | Max power | Description |
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180 W (burner) | Most basic inserter, needs fuel. |
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13 W | Basic electric inserter. |
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18 W | Basic inserter able to grab Items from 2 tiles distance. |
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30 W | Works at double speed. |
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40 W | Able to connect to Circuit network and Logistic network to specify working conditions. Can also grab specific item types only. |
Chests
File:Transport-Belt-Storage.jpg
Inserters storing extra iron ore in wooden chests.
Chests are used to store items. Chests Storage/Stack similar items together:
| Item | Max stacks | Description |
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16 | Basic storage chest. |
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32 | Larger basic chest. |
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48 | Basic chest with maximum capacity of 48 stacks. |
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48 | Connectable to Circuit network. |
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48 | Used for Logistic network, Circuit network. |
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48 | Used for Logistic network, Circuit network. |
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48 | Used for Logistic network, Circuit network. |
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48 | Used for Logistic network, Circuit network. |
Other entities with stacks
As said, stacks are needed to store items. Entities with stacks are
- Burner inserter, Burner mining drill,
- Furnaces,
- Assemblies or even the
- Car or Diesel locomotive/Cargo wagon but also
- Gun turrets
- Robots and Inserters (but only very small)
- your Inventory (plus the quick bar, the weapon bar, and what you have in hand).
Storage
Storage is a concept about storing enormous masses of items. Under normal circumstances, you don't need to store many items. Especially in the beginning of the game every item counts and that means you should try to keep the distances short (belts store a serious amount of items) and don't use chests so much. Instead, you should keep the items in flow, pass them as fast as possible/affordable from production step to the next step to create higher leveled items, instead of storing them.
So, when speaking about storages, we mean concepts which are needed to keep the production in flow. Some of them only work together with Logistic network. Most used for: