Spreadsheet Production Planning
I use a spreadsheet for planning my production lines in Satisfactory. I do this so I don't spend time during my streams doing maths and running around checking what machines are making what, I personally don't think it makes great viewing. However due to multiple viewer requests I did an impromptu crash course on how I use the spreadsheet and how it helps make decisions.
Top 6 Tips For Building Generators In A Circle
A bit of fun captured on stream.
Calculating Freight Train Size & Buffer Theory
If you use trains to transport resources then you are going to want to make sure the train can supply enough resources to last the round trip. This video explains how to calculate this along with a working example. This video also explains the theory behind using buffers for the freight platforms.
Understanding Fluid Overflow
Fluid Overflow allows you to deal with excess fluid so it does not halt your production line when it backs up. This example demonstrates how you can overflow the Heavy Oil Residue, convert it to Petroleum Coke and then sink it.
The Top 18 Best Ways To Make Fuel
The amount of Fuel created from Crude Oil and it's by-products can vary greatly depending on what recipe combinations you use. This video is about telling a story of how many machines need to be built and how much power will be created.
Train Fluid Platforms with Fluid Buffers
Train freight platforms will cease input/output operations when a load/unload operation occurs. This video shows how to use fluid buffers with train fluid platforms to ensure your production line will always receive fluid during load/unload operations.
Calculating Fluid Train Size
If you use trains to transport fluid then you are going to want to make sure the train can supply enough fluid to last the round trip. This video explains how to calculate this along with a working example.
Freight Car Targeting
Do you have a train station with freight platforms that are designated for different purposes? I'll show you how to configure a train to target specific platforms and ignore others.
Overclocking Power Generators
Overclocking power generators is a misunderstood concept, however if you're keen to go out and get slugs for the power shards then you can reduce the amount of generators required by 50% for the same amount of power output.
ADA Voice
The ADA voice in-game is created using Google text to speech. The following instructions show you how to create your own ADA audio clips.
Build Train
A build train is central storage on wheels. It really helps when building at a remote location, you have everything you need on hand.
Game File Locations
Need to backup your save game files? Looking for screenshots?
Diluted Fuel Process
Diluted Fuel is an alternate recipe that allows you to create more packaged fuel by combining Heavy Oil Residue with Packaged Water.
Train Railway Corkscrew
A Train Railway Corkscrew is a technique for moving a train vertically in a small footprint. It's not something you see me utilise in my builds as it's not my style, however for the purposes of a tutorial series it is worth a demonstration.
Nobelisk and Rifle Cartridge Factory
Automating Nobelisk and Rifle Cartridges.
Geothermal Power
Geothermal Generators provide 200MW of FREE power per geyser you place them on.
Node Purity and Miner
A discussion about how the Mk. 4 Conveyor Belts and how the miner and node type play an important part in utilising them.
Fuel Power
Unlocking the Extended Power Infrastructure milestone in the Hub unlocks the Fuel Generator and Fuel Power recipes in the refinery.
Quartz
Quartz is a mineral in the game that is used in communication technologies, aluminum process and also alternate recipes.
Planning and Note Taking
Stopping for a moment to reflect on how the game can get complicated quickly. Taking notes can be an important step so you can stay focused on the task at hand without getting overwhelmed.
Plastic From Crude Oil
Creating plastic from crude oil is one of the most basic recipes.
Smart / Programable Splitter and Overflow
A Smart or Programmable Splitter allows you to define which output of a splitter a product can be directed. Using the overflow feature of the splitter allows for excess product to be directed somewhere like the AWESOME Sink which in turn prevents your production lines from going dormant.
Monorail Train Technology
Trains are another way of transporting resources. While trains are simple in nature, their setup can get complicated if not planned. These episodes go through both a double-ended train and a train loop configuration as well as railway placement techniques.
Manufacturer Layout
In this tutorial I demonstrate the design layout I use with Manufacturers.
Spawn Blocker
Prevent creatures from respawning using this nifty technique.
Oil Processing and Refineries
Unlocking the Oil Processing milestone gives access to the Oil Extractor and the Refinery. I'll explain how Refineries work and how they have dual inputs and outputs and how you need to manage them.
Temporary Plastic and Rubber
This guide shows you how build a temporary setup to generate plastic and rubber.
Hypertubes
Hypertubes are a transport method for the player.
Vehicle Automation
All vehicles (except for trains) can use recorded paths to allow for transportation of resources. The following series of videos demonstrate this functionality using a tractor to transport coal.
Creating A Circle
There are several ways to create circles in game, here are some videos that explain how.
Vehicles
There are many vehicles in the game which are highlighted here.
Body Equipment
These are items that change how you interact with the environment, each one has it's own special purpose.
Coal Power Tutorial
Coal power is the first time you use pipes to move fluids in the game. It is the simplest form of automated power (apart from Geothermal) however if you don't set it up correctly you can end up with power outage situations that can be frustrating to resolve.
Medical Inhaler
The medical inhaler will restore you to full health and is unlocked in the MAM.
Critical Infrastructure Power
This article is about the power required to keep the machines running that provide resources to you critical infrastructure, like water extractors and miners.
Lizard Doggo
A Lizard Doggo is an animal in the game that can be tamed, once this has been performed it will provide you with random resources.
Weapons
There are several weapons in the game that helps you kill the creatures and also clear landscape.
Space Elevator
The Space Elevator is how you unlock the technology tiers in the game.
Vertical Building - Copper Factory
Here I will demonstrate how to build vertically for a copper node making copper products.
Manual Automation
Manual Automation shows you how to use storage containers for the inputs and outputs of a machine and hence you can fill those containers with materials and parts will automatically be created, all you need to do is top up the containers occasionally.
Caterium
Caterium is an ore that you need to research in the MAM, it provides many technologies separate to the HUB milestones.
Manifold vs Load Balance
There's lots of debate between which is the better choice, Manifold or Load Balance. This article demonstrates both techniques.
Wildlife
There are lots of creatures out there, not all of them want to hurt you though.
Crashed Drop Pod Hard Drive and Loose Parts
Crashed drop pods on the map have hard drives inside them which can be researched.
Overclocking and Underclocking
Overclocking is how you can increase the production rates of the machines in game. Underclocking allows you to reduce the power consumption of machines, but at a reduced output rate.
Sulfur
Sulfur is an ore that is used in explosives, steel production and power.
Parts Per Minute (PPM)
Parts Per Minute is a key concept of the game, the buildings in the game input and output resources at a rate per minute. This also relates directly to the different conveyor belts that have different speeds.
Foundation Alignment Techniques
Foundations are pretty much well a no-brainier right? Well yes but some best practices should be adhered to that will benefit you in the long term.