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So I want to basically create a new type of machine that can use recipes. When searching in the entities.lua of the base game I found that there are types for that e.g. furnace or assembling machine. Where are those types defined in the basegame data and how do I go about making a new type?

From memory i'm fairly sure they are defined in the C++ side and you can't create a new type from within the lua api.

You can't make a "new type" of machine but you don't need to anyway. Instead, make new crafting categories which only specified machines can use. Use a furnace if you want it to auto-select the recipe and if the recipes only have one solid ingredient. Use an assembling machine for every other case. Their complete properties are described on the wiki.

Alright got it, I'll just do that thanks to all of you