Output issue

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Mikebe57l
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Output issue

Post by Mikebe57l »

I have a new issue: Whenever I connect an inserter (doesn't matter what kind) to a mining drill it will always output coal no matter what ore deposit it is sitting on. If I connect a storage crate, then an inserter to the miner then everything is ok.
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Re: Output issue

Post by Kyralessa »

What mods are you using?
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Re: Output issue

Post by Rseding91 »

Mining drills automatically output where the arrow is pointing. There's no need to use inserters to grab from them.
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Re: Output issue

Post by Mikebe57l »

I'm not using any mods. I am a new player and still learning the ropes and you are right that I should not put inserters directly on mining drills.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Output issue

Post by jdrexler75 »

If it's a burner drill, the inserter is taking out some of the fuel that you put in, to pass on to the next drill, so that you can chain fuel them from one supply point.
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