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by Bobbymoe
Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?




You use a green/red wire, just connect it from the chest to the inserter and set the enable condition to be item-typ <= desired-ammount - inserter-stack-size


I have multiple items in the chest so I don't think I can set a desired amount for all of them with just one inserter/chest


Oh you ...
by Bobbymoe
Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?

IsaacOscar wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:56 am You use a green/red wire, just connect it from the chest to the inserter and set the enable condition to be item-typ <= desired-ammount - inserter-stack-size
I have multiple items in the chest so I don't think I can set a desired amount for all of them with just one inserter/chest
by Bobbymoe
Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:34 am
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?
Replies: 6
Views: 601

How do I stop inserters from putting items in a buffer chest when it's no longer requesting them?

Hello,

I'm trying to make an outpost resupply train for my defensive walls. I already figured out how to make sure the train doesn't show up unless it's needed, but I can't figure out how to stop the inserter from putting the supplies in the buffer chest when it is no longer requesting it. Any help ...
by Bobbymoe
Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: Can I clear the scrap left behind by destroyed buildings?
Replies: 8
Views: 1245

Re: Can I clear the scrap left behind by destroyed buildings?


"Blow it up" - interesting idea to deconstruct an unwanted factory. Usually, you just hold right-click to pick up built stuff back into your inventory. So early in the game it's a waste to destroy valuable factory components in my opinion.

However, the destroyed buildings will just disappear over ...
by Bobbymoe
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: Can I clear the scrap left behind by destroyed buildings?
Replies: 8
Views: 1245

Can I clear the scrap left behind by destroyed buildings?

I just started a new Space Age base after not playing for two years and I decided to use grenades to clear out a portion of my base that was full of spaghetti to make room for a proper main bus. Does anyone know how to clear the scrap from the buildings I blew up, I know I can place something on top ...

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