Small T-shape splitter

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Small T-shape splitter

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I would like to have a splitter with the following characteristics:

Connects to 1 input belt
Connects to 2 output belts
Occupies the same space as 1x1 transport belt
T-shape (see attachment)

This is mainly because I rarely use both inputs on the current splitter and would prefer a more compact version.
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Re: Small T-shape splitter

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The devs said that they want low amount of components which can be used in many ways.
(That is good for tutorial length)

If you want one, write a mod or ask one to do it.
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Re: Small T-shape splitter

Post by wrtlprnft »

MF- wrote:If you want one, write a mod or ask one to do it.
I think that's not possible right now, because as far as I can tell from entities.lua, the number and position of the inputs and outputs is hardcoded.

I was trying to design a splitter with the following arrangement, as I think that would be the most versatile:

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There might also be a graphical problem with the 1×1 shape, because the transported items on adjacent sides would tend to collide.
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Re: Small T-shape splitter

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Provider chest is pretty versatile 1×1 solution :P
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Re: Small T-shape splitter

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wrtlprnft wrote:There might also be a graphical problem with the 1×1 shape, because the transported items on adjacent sides would tend to collide.
This was one of the factors in favor of current splitter:)
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