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Small T-shape splitter
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:40 pm
by Zentay
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.
Re: Small T-shape splitter
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:48 pm
by MF-
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.
Re: Small T-shape splitter
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:14 am
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:
There might also be a graphical problem with the 1×1 shape, because the transported items on adjacent sides would tend to collide.
Re: Small T-shape splitter
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:47 am
by rk84
Provider chest is pretty versatile 1×1 solution
Re: Small T-shape splitter
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:56 pm
by slpwnd
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:)