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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
The conveyor block is a device that allows the transfer of items from one inventory to another through conveyor ports on all its sides. It also has no control panel or interface in which to interact with.
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The conveyor block is a device that allows the transfer of items from one inventory to another through [[Conveyor_Mechanics#Conveyor_ports|conveyor ports]]. It also has no control panel or interface in which to interact with.
:;Note * The conveyor block does not need to be powered in order to transfer items between inventories.
 
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Conveyor ports on all its sides give greater flexibility for the player when creating conveyor networks on ships and/or stations; allowing items, energy, and oxygen to be transferred to different inventories.. An example of using its multi-directional ports is below:
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The Conveyor block automatically allows items to be passed through it once it is finished being built, and the grid (ship/station) it is being placed on has [[Electricity|power]]. Conveyors are also capable of transferring [[Oxygen]] and [[Hydrogen]].
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* See [[Conveyor Mechanics]] for more information
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<li value="1">Place a conveyor block next to a conveyor port on a device such as a [[Refinery]]. Keep in mind, rotation doesn't matter as it has ports on all its sides.
 
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[[File:Conveyor03.jpg|none|thumb|175px]]
 
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<li value="2">Next, Once placed, place an [[Assembler]] with one of its conveyor ports facing towards the conveyor block.
 
:[[File:Conveyor04.jpg|none|thumb|175px]]
 
<li value="3">Now place a cargo container on another side of the conveyor block.
 
:[[File:Conveyor05.jpg|none|thumb|175px]]
 
<li value="4">The connection is now established between all 3 devices. All devices may interact with one another through the single conveyor block in the middle.
 
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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== Tips ==
 
== Tips ==
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* Small Conveyor blocks and large conveyors cannot directly connect with each other. The only way is to use a [[Medium Cargo Container]] as the junction point between them.
  
 
== Known Issues ==
 
== Known Issues ==
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* All conveyors require power to function. However, interestingly enough the conveyor blocks do not have any power consumption. So while it does need power to pass items through it, it won't actually drain any power from the grid.
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* [[Update 01.110]] - Conveyor blocks consume noticeable amounts of processing power, and therefore causing a lot of in-game lag.
  
 
== Related Items ==
 
== Related Items ==
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Revision as of 15:12, 23 January 2016


Conveyor Icon.png
Large Ship Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Conveyor
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
6
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
12
 
Dimensions (W x H x D):
1 x 1 x 1
Conveyor Icon.png
Small Ship Icon.png
Small Ship
Conveyor
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
2
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
25
 
Dimensions (W x H x D):
3 x 3 x 3

Overview

The conveyor block is a device that allows the transfer of items from one inventory to another through conveyor ports. It also has no control panel or interface in which to interact with.

Usage

The Conveyor block automatically allows items to be passed through it once it is finished being built, and the grid (ship/station) it is being placed on has power. Conveyors are also capable of transferring Oxygen and Hydrogen.

Media

A conveyor block in the middle is connected on 3 different sides alongside a big blue default ship
View of the conveyor block
View of the conveyor block for a small ship

Tips

  • Small Conveyor blocks and large conveyors cannot directly connect with each other. The only way is to use a Medium Cargo Container as the junction point between them.

Known Issues

  • All conveyors require power to function. However, interestingly enough the conveyor blocks do not have any power consumption. So while it does need power to pass items through it, it won't actually drain any power from the grid.
  • Update 01.110 - Conveyor blocks consume noticeable amounts of processing power, and therefore causing a lot of in-game lag.

Related Items

Programming

Update History

Update 01.027
  • Conveyor systems now require power (electricity) in order to function