LogisticSection::filters should work on constant combinators

MeteorSwarm · Post by **MeteorSwarm** » Thu Jul 09, 2026 5:20 am

At the moment, LogisticSection::filters does not return any values or change any values when applied to a constant combinator. This means that LogisticSection::set_slot() is the only method of writing data to the output of a constant combinator, which performs poorly when done over for many signals. This makes Muluna's telescope combinator perform worse than I suspect is necessary. If LogisticSection::filters can not be made accessible to constant combinator circuit sections, another method of assigning large numbers of signals to a constant combinator should be added.

The below performance trace shows the on_tick behavior of Muluna's telescope. get_telescope_combinator_signals gathers information of space platforms orbiting the planet the telescope is on, and each gray box to the right of it is a separate call of LogisticSection::get_slot().