Self Powered Drone Port
Drones in Update 4 are a great way to transport resources across the map. However what if you wanted to transport from a remote location that does not have any power?
Easy, just use packaged fuel delivered to a drone port at that location and you can unpack it and use it to power fuel generators which in turn will power the drone ports and miners/extractors/packagers.
This video shows you how to do exactly this from the new Impure Uranium node added to the top of the mountain at the highest point of the map.
Foundation Holes AKA Walkway Snapping
In Update 4, the undocumented functionality of walkway snapping was implemented. Walkway snapping allows for many foundation alignment techniques such as "foundation holes", "pillar corners", "inner walls for quarter pipes".
Update 4 Dumping Ground
Update 4 summary information, so much stuff in Update 4 to cover. I don't want this article to be a duplication of the patch notes but here's a run down of the more notable features.
Satisfactory Calculator Interactive Map Tutorial Series
Welcome to a tutorial series on the Satisfactory calculator Interactive Map (SCIM). The first couple of videos will teach you the basics of SCIM and then I will go through a specific build of a compacted coal generator setup that will be turned into blueprints. The overall goal is to demonstrate blueprint functionality, this can take some a bit to wrap your head around and hence why I start off with the basics.
Further videos are being added to demonstrate different functionalities, such as pivoting a foundation.
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.